Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 1 2month secondment role, to provide strategic leadership and operational co-ordination to the Neurodevelopmental (ND) Pathways in Pennine Care CAMHS. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and coordinating provision of a specialist assessment service to children and young people with a suspected neurodiverse presentation. The focus of this role is to ensure the delivery of objectives aligned with the Greater Manchester Neurodevelopmental Transformation programme of work including the - Implementation of the use of the GM ND Triage Tool - Active participation with the development of locality ND Triage multi-agency panels -A programme of work to review children and young people currently waiting for assessment -Review and development of neurodevelopmental assessment pathways to ensure there is improved access to assessment for children and young people when needed - Management and oversight of current waiting list for ND assessment The post holder will support the CAMHS service lead and associate director in the review, implementation and delivery of service, ensuring integration with corporate strategy and CAMHS and ND local and national priorities. If you are motivated and passionate around achieving outcomes for cyp and their families and and focused on achieving priorities, implementing and embedding change then this is the perfect opportunity for you. Main duties of the job To act as the lead manager for the implementation and development for Pennine care neuro developmental service, service plans. The post holder is also expected to promote and maintain partnerships and interface with other professionals and agencies that work within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Framework. Please refer to the Job Description which outlines all duties that are required About us We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including: Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff. Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance Access to Continued Professional Development Involvement in improvement and research activities Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of an assessment and treatment pathway from the point of referral through to discharge supported by clinical leads. This will involve close liaison with GPs, Paediatricians, adult services, other community CAMHS teams and partner agencies including education, social care and VCSEs ensuring ease of access and support for children and young people at each stage in the pathway.The post holder will support the CAMHS service lead and associate director in the review, implementation and delivery of service, ensuring integration with corporate strategy and CAMHS and ND local and national priorities. The postholder will be responsible for providing regular updates on service delivery as required by internal governance and also external reporting responsibilities. The postholder will also be representing CAMHS at GM meetings alongside local strategic andservice development meetings. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of an assessment and treatment pathway from the point of referral through to discharge supported by clinical leads. This will involve close liaison with GPs, Paediatricians, adult services, other community CAMHS teams and partner agencies including education, social care and VCSEs ensuring ease of access and support for children and young people at each stage in the pathway.The post holder will support the CAMHS service lead and associate director in the review, implementation and delivery of service, ensuring integration with corporate strategy and CAMHS and ND local and national priorities. The postholder will be responsible for providing regular updates on service delivery as required by internal governance and also external reporting responsibilities. The postholder will also be representing CAMHS at GM meetings alongside local strategic andservice development meetings. Person Specification EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS Essential First level registration (RMN or equivalent) and current registration OR relevant management degree/equivalent qualification Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Short courses and experience equivalent to Master's level Desirable Master's degree in relevant subject Experience Essential Experience of project management Experience of business planning Experience in developing and managing change initiatives Experience of effective leadership of meetings, allocating roles and action planning Experience in supervision of staff Experience of leading a multidisciplinary team Desirable Demonstrable experience of managing and/ or developing Neurodevelopmental Treatment and Assessment Pathways Experience of leading development of a new service Experience of co production Knowledge Essential High-level knowledge of child safeguarding Working knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act Knowledge and understanding of key national guidance and policy for Mental Health Services and Neurodevelopmental services and pathways for children and young adults Knowledge and understanding of relevant DOH strategies e.g. NSF, Children's Act, Change for Children and New ways of working Able to demonstrate an in depth understanding of Clinical governance and quality requirements and the ability to implement and evaluate systems of governance Skills Essential Ability to build confidence with local stakeholders Ability to lead motivate and empower others to reach organisational goals Ability to work across Directorate and organisational boundaries Commitment to developing services for CYP Ability to drive forward change work related circumstances Essential Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies Appointments subject to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure Person Specification EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS Essential First level registration (RMN or equivalent) and current registration OR relevant management degree/equivalent qualification Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Short courses and experience equivalent to Master's level Desirable Master's degree in relevant subject Experience Essential Experience of project management Experience of business planning Experience in developing and managing change initiatives Experience of effective leadership of meetings, allocating roles and action planning Experience in supervision of staff Experience of leading a multidisciplinary team Desirable Demonstrable experience of managing and/ or developing Neurodevelopmental Treatment and Assessment Pathways Experience of leading development of a new service Experience of co production Knowledge Essential High-level knowledge of child safeguarding Working knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act Knowledge and understanding of key national guidance and policy for Mental Health Services and Neurodevelopmental services and pathways for children and young adults Knowledge and understanding of relevant DOH strategies e.g. NSF, Children's Act, Change for Children and New ways of working Able to demonstrate an in depth understanding of Clinical governance and quality requirements and the ability to implement and evaluate systems of governance Skills Essential Ability to build confidence with local stakeholders Ability to lead motivate and empower others to reach organisational goals Ability to work across Directorate and organisational boundaries Commitment to developing services for CYP Ability to drive forward change work related circumstances Essential Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies Appointments subject to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Pennine Care NHS FT Address TRUST HEADQUARTERS 225 OLD STREET ASHTON OL6 7SR Employer's website