Overview: The post holder will be based within the Learning Disability and Forensic directorate. Working closely with the Learning disability Service Manager to review current business activities within the service. The post holder will also be the lead in promoting the service, identifying good practice, and working closely with the team to implement any recommendations. The post holder will have direct line management responsibilities for the agreed service and robust management of the team. The community team manager will assist and oversee the day-to-day operational responsibilities for the clinical services within the community team and the wider multi-disciplinary team.
Key aspects of the role include but are not limited to:
* 1) Person-centred care / Coordination of care– This post will work alongside relevant clinical leads to ensure the safety and quality of a persons journey by effective planning and coordination of the episode of care, including the smooth transition to other settings.
* 2) Leadership and Staff Management– This post will act as a visible leader within the team that enables professional decision making and effective team working. The post will lead and participate in annual staff appraisal, ensuring staff performance and conduct issues are dealt with under appropriate policy/procedure. Other roles include duty rotas, annual leave and study leave to ensure adequate staffing cover and appropriate skill mix for the team.
* 3) Operational Management– This role will ensure appropriate delegation to nurses/AHPs and support workers and monitoring of outcomes for effective and safe care/service delivery. Managerial and organisational skills are needed to ensure that products required for service user care/treatment are procured in a timely fashion and demonstrate value for money.
* 4) Service Improvement– This role will work in partnership with a range of clinicians and managers in the planning and development of the service promoting the involvement of service users and carers.
For full details please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
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Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and value people in our organisation.
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
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