Community Learning Disability Team Manager

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a post holder based within the Learning Disability and Forensic directorate to lead and develop the community health team. The role involves working with the service manager, providing line management, promoting best practice, and driving transformation and governance within the service.

This vacancy reflects the Trust's commitment to delivering high-quality care and collaborative partnership with patients, carers and

Job description

The post holder will be based within the Learning Disability and Forensic directorate. Working closely with the Learning disability Service Manager to review the 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., To contribute to the development of the community health team services.

To lead and embed the principles of transforming care across the learning disability service.

To provide support to the service manager to meet the aims and objectives of the service including deputising and delegated responsibilities

To provide support to the service manager in the effective day to day management of the team within the resources available and agreed governance frameworks.

To review staffing levels and skill mix as necessary.

To be responsible for the leadership, mentorship, and support of staff daily.

To manage and provide management / clinical supervision to staff under your line management.

Work within the infection control agenda to improve standards.

Improving environments for patients.

To work with patients and their carer/relative in addressing concerns by building closer relationships.

To promote partnership working with patients, carers, and stakeholders

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. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

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 really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more