Living Well Practice Development and Practice Standards Lead
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Main area Registered Professional Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse, OT Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract months (Fixed term contract ending on st March 7) Hours
1. Full time
2. Flexible working
3. Compressed hours
hours per week (Applicants need to have the permission of their line manager to apply.) Job ref -ACC-9--B Site Kingsway Hospital Town Derby Salary £, - £, per annum Salary period Yearly Closing //5 : Interview date //5
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
This post is working on behalf of the Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care system within a time period to focus on the delivery with Living Well co-commissioned partners of the national Community Mental Health Framework.
The Living Well Practice Development and Practice Standards Lead role supports both effective patient safety and quality through embedding clinical governance processes in a programme that requires a continual improvement approach towards patient pathways and clinical systems/processes. This role ensures a consistent approach in the delivery of the Community Mental Health Framework ensuring transformation of services is completed in line with legislation and evidence-based practice.
Please Note: Applicants need to have the permission of their line manager to apply.
Main duties of the job
To work closely with the Professional Leads and Heads of Nursing as the senior clinical role models and leaders for Derbyshire Living Well
To lead in the continued design, development, and advancement of the Derbyshire Living Well practice model
To embed a culture of co-production and ensure the voice of lived experience is integral to the Derbyshire Living Well practice model
To lead on developing practice standards to ensure evidenced based best practice is driving effective clinical productivity and quality outcomes for patient care within Derbyshire Living Well services
To act as a link between internal services within DHCFT and external partners in developing practice, pathways, and services
The post holder will demonstrate expertise in project management and leadership, to continually develop, deliver and monitor the Derbyshire Living Well practice model, designed around what matters to individuals and that people are at the centre of the support they receive. They will work innovatively and embrace new ways of working to improve mental health outcomes for people and their communities, and ensure the service is always at the forefront of best practice
The post holder will have a deep understanding of the importance of working collaboratively in effective partnerships with health, community and third sector organisations, adult social care and commissioners
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”
Benefits include:
4. Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
5. days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to days after 5 years & days after years’ service
6. Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
7. Generous NHS pension scheme
8. Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
9. Health service discounts and online benefits
10. Incremental pay progression
11. Free confidential employee assistance programme /7
12. Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
13. Health and wellbeing opportunities
14. Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Attainment/Qualifications
Essential criteria
15. Registered Nurse (RNMH, RNLD), Occupational Therapist or Social Worker and current registration with relevant professional body
16. Masters level or equivalent experience
17. Evidence of continuous professional development
18. Practice supervisor/assessor completion or equivalent; Completion of preparation for mentorship/fieldwork educator qualification or equivalent
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
19. Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision; Proven track record of achieving objectives
20. Excellent leadership skills; Flexibility - adapts to ensure achievement of objectives within changing environment; Able to work collaboratively with teams and leaders; Ability to manage conflict; Innovative thinker with the ability to cut through barriers to change; Ability to motivate and influence others
21. Knowledge of current national policies in relevant area of health & social care; Ability to interpret national guidance and research findings to develop best practice standards
22. Knowledge of IT, including Microsoft Office and Power Point; Ability to gather and analyse data and produce written reports for a range of audiences and purposes
23. Ability to use a range of problem-solving methods to identify solutions to complex situations; Ability to work collaboratively and effectively across agencies and secure successful interagency and partnership working; Excellent communication skills
Experience
Essential criteria
24. Broad range of experience in mental health, including community; Significant experience in a management/leadership role; Experience of managing change and associated behaviours; Experience of successful change management and service development; Experience of working in health or social care services at a senior level
25. Experience of teaching and assessing; Experience in implementing quality improvement and influencing changes in clinical practice; Experience of developing policies and procedures; Experience of service delivery that comply with quality and performance schedule
26. Experience of working with external stakeholders, such as commissioners, Local Authority, VCSE and managing delivery of safe services
27. Experience of working strategically across multiple system partners to deliver local and national priorities
Desirable criteria
28. Experience of co-production
Further details / informal visits contact
NameHelen PoynorJob titleProgramme Lead – Strategic TransformationEmail>
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