Care Group Manager Forensic, Rehab, Addictions, Psychological Services
NHS AfC: Band 8b
Main area Operational Management Grade NHS AfC: Band 8b Contract Permanent Hours Full time - hours per week Job ref -SPE-0- Site Kingsway House Town Derby Salary £, - £, per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing //6 :
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 holder will be responsible for the operational management of all aspects of the care group and across all sites in which the care group runs services.
The postholder will be a key part of the care group triumvirate management team, taking joint accountability for the performance of the care group. Working alongside the Care Group Head of Clinical Practice and the Care Group Clinical Director.
The post holder will work with senior clinical leaders and managers to drive and deliver excellent management leadership, support and capacity. They will ensure that effective management and delivery underpins the leadership of the directorate they manage and that the Divisional Deputy Director is supported to ensure the full engagement of all staff in the directorate in the delivery of the Care Group, Division and Trust strategy.
The post holder will deputise for the Divisional Deputy Director when required.
Main duties of the job
Be a key part of the care group triumvirate management team, taking joint accountability for the performance of the care group. Working alongside the care group Head of Clinical Practice and the Care Group Clinical Director.
·Manage Deputy Operational Care Group Manager
·Provide senior management leadership in supporting the Care Group in its contribution to the Divisional and Trust agenda and national plan
·Remain up to date with changing objectives, external guidance, frameworks and directives, advising the care group as necessary.
·Promote a culture of safety and quality, openness and accountability, public service and teamwork in an environment of flexibility in which innovation can flourish in response to patients’ needs.
·In association with the care group triumvirate, be accountable for the Care Group financial performance relating to delegated budgets for which this post is responsible and the operational performance of the Care Group, providing reports as required
·Ensure appraisal, objective-setting and performance development plans for all direct reports and Care Group staff
·Deputise for the Divisional Deputy Director of Operations when required.
·Take accountability for ensuring key messages and Trust communications are delivered and received to all Care Group staff
·To participate in the on-call arrangement for service (1st on call).
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:
1. Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
2. days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to days after 5 years & days after years’ service
3. Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
4. Generous NHS pension scheme
5. Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
6. Health service discounts and online benefits
7. Incremental pay progression
8. Free confidential employee assistance programme /7
9. Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
10. Health and wellbeing opportunities
11. Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Key responsibilities:
Be a key part of the care group triumvirate management team, taking joint accountability for the performance of the care group. Working alongside the care group Head of Clinical Practice and the Care Group Clinical Director.
·Manage Deputy Operational Care Group Manager
·Provide senior management leadership in supporting the Care Group in its contribution to the Divisional and Trust agenda and national plan
·Remain up to date with changing objectives, external guidance, frameworks and directives, advising the care group as necessary.
·Promote world class care and work in a way that is patient-centred, involves service users, responds positively to feedback from user groups and promotes teamwork across services.
·Promote a culture of safety and quality, openness and accountability, public service and teamwork in an environment of flexibility in which innovation can flourish in response to patients’ needs.
·In association with the care group triumvirate, be accountable for the Care Group financial performance relating to delegated budgets for which this post is responsible and the operational performance of the Care Group, providing reports as required
·Ensure appraisal, objective-setting and performance development plans for all direct reports and Care Group staff
·Deputise for the Divisional Deputy Director of Operations when required.
·Take part in the management on-call rota, providing support for the Trust sites out-of-hours and, when necessary, attend various sites as a part of on-call duties.
·Ensure the delivery and compliance of mandatory training requirements for all staff Trust standards and targets
·Take accountability for ensuring key messages and Trust communications are delivered and received to all Care Group staff
·To participate in the on-call arrangement for service (1st on call).
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
12. Significant senior operational management experience, in the NHS or equivalent
Desirable criteria
13. Experience working in Mental Health settings
Qualifications
Essential criteria
14. 1st Degree or Equivalent experience
15. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including specialist qualifications/ training/study relevant to the role
16. Post Graduate Qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
17. Relevant professional qualification in leadership/management or a commitment to complete it with extensive equivalent leadership experience
Further details / informal visits contact
NameScott LunnJob titleDeputy Director of OperationsEmail number
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