1. Service Provision
* 1.1 To ensure that all referrals received by the team are managed effectively according to organisational standards and that the referral is passed to the appropriate professional according to the operational pathway of the team.
* 1.2 To be responsible for the allocation of work across the whole team.
* 1.3 To ensure that appropriate assessments are carried out with in the organisations agreed standard requirements.
* 1.4 To ensure compliance with case recording standards and audit systems in place.
* 1.5 To ensure appropriate commissioning of services is undertaken based upon the needs/outcomes identified at assessment.
* 1.6 To ensure that reviews are carried out on a regular basis according to organisational policies and standards.
* 1.7 To promote safeguarding within the team and with partner agencies and ensure that Safeguarding Processes are implemented in a timely manner.
* 1.8 To represent the multi-disciplinary team and the organisation in meetings with other agencies.
* 1.9 To ensure the work of the multi-disciplinary teams is appropriately supported and reported on.
* 1.10 To ensure all legislative, policy and strategy requirements are implemented and accurately applied, including applications to court of protection.
2. Leadership
* 2.1 Lead the work of the team and individuals to achieve objectives.
* 2.2 To represent the team within the relevant organisations business / management meetings.
* 2.3 To ensure a high standard of professional practice within the team.
* 2.4 To support senior managers from Health and Social Care in all aspects of work including service development and representing managers where appropriate.
* 2.5 To lead the continued development of the service in line with changing requirement demands.
* 2.6 To develop a culture of continual improvement in the work of the team and its influence on the development of the whole system.
3 Human Resources
* To take responsibility for identifying the staffing requirements for the team, both Health and Social Care.
* To take management responsibility for recruitment and selection in accordance e with the relevant organisations procedures.
* To ensure that all staff within the team are receiving appropriate training, support and professional development in accordance with their employing organisations procedures.
* To ensure full compliance with staff supervision and appraisal policies.
* To apply all relevant HR policies and Procedures according to the employing organisations requirements.
4 Service Development
* To be responsible for the implementation of the NHS service development requirements.
* To contribute to the long‑term strategic development of mental health services and pathways in Blackpool.
* To provide information on the performance and achievement of the team and report to the Head of Service.
* To be responsible for the development of Teams business plans and monitor its implementation, reporting to the Head of Service as required.
* To be involved in broader service developments and support the implementation of changes to improve service delivery.
5 Finance
* To manage and control expenditure against the allocated team budget.
* To monitor spend against the commissioning budget.
* To ensure compliance with the organisations administrative and financialprocedures.
* To provide regular reports on financial position for employing organisations.
6 Standards and Performance
* To ensure that all health staff comply with standards and performance requirements.
* To provide professional supervision to designated staff within the team following department requirements and ensure whole team supervisory practice is undertaken by Health and Social care staff.
* Prepare for, attend and actively participate in supervision with the relevant Head of Services.
* To identify and address poor performance either directly or in consultation with the employing organisations.
* Comply with performance monitoring requirements of all organisations providing reports as required.
* Develop teams and individuals to enhance performance.
* Take necessary action to address areas of concern.
7 Partnership and Inter-agency Activity.
* Ensure that partnership working occurs at all levels.
* Report regularly to employing organisations in order to ensure that the work of professionals within the team is well co‑ordinated and of a high standard and delivering on agreed objectives and outcomes.
* Enable people with primary and intermediate mental health needs the opportunities to be involved in the development and ongoing work of services within Blackpool.
8 General
* To carry out statutory duties in line with relevant legislation.
* To comply with the organisational administrative and financial procedures.
* Ensure that accurate records are maintained in line with statutory and organisational requirements.
* Promote, monitor and maintain health and safety and security within the workplace in line with relevant legislation.
* Ensure that the requirements of Data Protection and Information Governance legislation are met.
* Develop, maintain and evaluate practice systems and structures to promote equality and diversity.
* To ensure that unmet need is collated and reported.
* There may be opportunities to undertake other duties and responsibilities of a similar level from time to time subject to prior agreement.
* The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be fully comprehensive and may be amended to take account of changing circumstances or requirements following consultation with the post holder.
To set expectations for performance tracking and improvement, the role includes adherence to health and safety legislation and data governance norms in line with organisational policy.
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