Job overview
The post holder will provide clinical leadership and direction for all practitioners in maintaining clinical and non-clinical standards of care and in implementing quality service improvements including ensuring that Care Quality Commission (CQC) essential standards are met.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide the leadership, operational co-ordination and management for the Older People Mental Health Inpatient Wards and Community Services in Bury. This will involve working closely with the borough Associate Director and partner agencies to ensure the delivery and development of high-quality services within the borough.
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To take responsibility for the operational management and leadership of the Older
People inpatient wards and Community Services within the designated borough
• To provide leadership that ensures local service development and service delivery in designated areas of responsibility reflects national policy, priorities and best practice
• To act as a source of clinical advice and expertise in relation to the care of older adults with mental health needs
• Work with the borough Associate Director to agree a performance assessment framework and monitoring process for operational services
• To lead and assist in the continuous improvement of services through
development and change management
• To contribute to the planning, implementation and monitoring of the borough service plans
• To be responsible for ensuring that the services within the designated areas of responsibility deliver high quality, safe and supportive care to service users and their families
• To be responsible for ensuring that all staff operate within mental health legislation
• To be responsible for contributing to care pathways and protocols with referring agencies and commissioners to address policy guidance and standards
• To be responsible for the management and control of designated budgets ensuring the effective use of finances and staffing resources
• To be responsible for identifying financial pressures, cost improvements and effective use of resources within designated area of responsibility
• To ensure that all staff area aware of policies, procedures and protocols and work within their framework at all times
• To appropriately manage HR related matters in conjunction with the Ward/Team
Managers and HR support taking remedial action where necessary in accordance with policy
• To manage complex professional/clinical competency and capability issues and take responsibility for the implementation of any resultant actions for the individual or service
• Work with the borough Quality Governance Lead and Associate Director to develop and implement a governance framework within designated services
• To lead on the recruitment, selection, induction and retention of staff within the designated area of responsibility
• Review skill mix and team profiles in line with development models of care and the workforce strategic agenda
• To analyse data from Trust IT systems to inform and improve service delivery
• To manage and participate in the bronze / borough on call rota
• To be responsible for effectively escalating key issues as appropriate whilst also ensuring effective use of the scare inpatient resources and supporting optimal patient flow
Strategic Development
• Integrate health / social care professionals within the defined model with single line management in line with mental health structures
• The post holder will provide clinical leadership and direction for all practitioners in maintaining clinical and non-clinical standards of care and in implementing quality service improvements including ensuring that Care Quality Commission (CQC) essential standards are met.
• Represent mental health services for Older Adult Inpatient and Community Services at key strategic development forums as requested or directed
• Contribute to the development of a range of services for Older adults with mental health problems alongside other professionals and voluntary independent sector agencies
• Develop effective working relationships with other local stakeholders to contribute to the development of older adult services
• Ensure active representation on the borough management team, governance groups, expand to other groups
Clinical:
• Ensure compliance with all CPA requirements across the inpatient wards and home treatment teams
• To be responsible for ensuring that staff are adequately trained to utilise and manage the clinical data recording system (Paris)
• Promote the Mental Health Act Code of Practice and ensure compliance with the
Mental Health Act requirements
• Review practice regularly and implement any necessary changes in line with evidence based practice
• Take responsibility to maintain the standards of the ward environment using PLACE, Health & Safety, and infection control standards
Clinical Governance:
• To be responsible for ensuring that service users and carers are actively involved in the most appropriate way with individual care planning and service
development
• To provide leadership which enables staff within designated area of responsibility to exercise judgement within a framework of accountability
• To ensure the development of a performance culture which meets best practice and contract standards
• To ensure that operational, service and trust policies and procedures are understood, implemented, adhered to and regularly reviewed
• Chair and investigate Post incident reviews, team management reviewed and complaints as required.
• Support borough Quality Governance Lead ensuring that lessons learned and actions are implemented following IMR’s and complaint investigations
• To initiate, particulate in, support and contribute to research development and audit within designated areas of responsibility
• Provide effective communication within designated services regarding all areas of governance
• Identify processes and implement them to generate a learning environment
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Qualified and registered RMN Post graduate training relevant to mental health / leadership / management Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable criteria
* Educated to masters level (or equivalent) in relevant area Management / leadership qualification Other relevant clinical qualification Project management experience or qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
* Demonstrable significant experience as a senior clinical practitioner in mental health Management and / or leadership of mental health services Clinical experience in a range of mental health settings Delivering service/practice innovation, development and change Budgetary management Supervision of staff and students Participation in local and regional professional forums Experience of managing integrated teams Experience of multi-agency working Experience of managing change, developing business cases and service plan developments
Desirable criteria
* Formal research experience
Experience
Essential criteria
* Demonstrable significant experience as a senior clinical practitioner in mental health Management and / or leadership of mental health services Clinical experience in a range of mental health settings Delivering service/practice innovation, development and change Budgetary management Supervision of staff and students Participation in local and regional professional forums Experience of managing integrated teams Experience of multi-agency working Experience of managing change, developing business cases and service plan developments
Desirable criteria
* Formal research experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Comprehensive knowledge, understanding and application of the national Mental Health agenda and current best practice in Mental Health Knowledge of governance and best value practices Proven planning and decision making skills alongside a demanding workload Knowledge and application of effective time management and prioritisation skills
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* Ability to contribute to strategic planning Resolution of conflict / professional / ethical matters Proven effective leadership skills Ability to establish professional boundaries and resolve operational issues Audit and research skills Ability to maintain effective working relationships and good communication with relevant stakeholders Ability to motivate staff and achieve goals through the actions of others Ability to recognise and work through resistance to change Presentation and training skills Ability to prioritise workload and achieve objectives within agreed deadlines Ability to lead by Application Form Interview AFC 27/02/19 JME-126-19 Acute Service Manager Band 8a motivating, supporting and encouraging staff to develop personally and professionally Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance Well-developed Information Technology skills
Work Related Circumstances
Essential criteria
* Ability to take part in on call rota 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 to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the
📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.
✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email
🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with. These include:
* Identity verification
* Right to work check
* Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
* Professional registration and/or qualification check
* Occupational health assessment
* Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.
If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.
🚀 Once Checks Are Complete -
The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
📣 Additional Information -
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.
If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.
Please note:
* We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
* We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.