Team Manager

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Weymouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check provided

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Team Manager to provide operational leadership within CAMHS I-Thrive services, delivering care across Getting Help, Getting More Help, and the Integrated Front Door. You will lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care for children, young people and their families.

We welcome flexible and part-time applicants and offer hybrid working with some travel across Dorset.

Qualifications

• Post graduate degree level study or equivalent in relevant profession.
• Current registration with appropriate professional body (e.g., NMC/HCPC/UKCP).
• Robust knowledge of Thrive framework and its core principles across service delivery.
• Experience of safeguarding and contributing to safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and line management to a CAMHS I-Th Thrive team.
• Oversee referrals, triage, allocation and flow through Getting Help, Getting More Help and Integrated Front Door.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Monitor team performance, waiting times and outcomes.
• Promote robust risk management and patient safety.
• Support staff supervision, wellbeing and development.
• Lead recruitment, induction and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with health, education, local authorities and VCSE partners.
• Contribute to service development and transformation.

Skills

THRIVE knowledge

Safeguarding

Clinical supervision

Staff management

Multi-disciplinary working

Leadership

Operational oversight

Education

Postgraduate degree in relevant profession

Job description

Are you an experienced and motivated Team Manager looking to inspire and support the Children and Young People Mental Health Service redesign project? CYPMH Dorset is entering an exciting period of growth and development, supported by new investment and a strong commitment to transforming how children and young people access mental health support. As the Team Manager you will provide operational leadership within CAMHS I-Thrive services, delivering care across Getting Help, Getting More Help, and the Integrated Front Door. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred and evidence-based mental health care for children, young people and their families. The role involves close working with Senior Clinical Practitioners, Clinical Leads and partner agencies to ensure effective pathways, timely access and positive outcomes. The Team Manager role is a full time, weekday post of 37.5 hours. We would welcome part time applicants with a minimum of 30 hours. There are roles available across Dorset which include Weymouth & Portland, Dorchester, Blandford and East Dorset. We do require some level of flexibility with elements of travel required. Locality cover can be discussed at interview stage. In addition, we also provide flexibility and can support hybrid working and how hours can be met to promote and support a healthy work life balance.,

• Provide operational leadership and line management to a CAMHS I-Thrive team
• Oversee referrals, triage, allocation and flow through Getting Help, Getting More Help and the Integrated Front Door
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care in line with THRIVE principles
• Monitor team performance, caseloads, waiting times and outcomes
• Promote robust risk management, safeguarding and patient safety
• Support staff supervision, appraisal, wellbeing and professional development
• Lead and support recruitment, induction and workforce planning
• Work collaboratively with health, education, local authority and VCSE partners
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and transformation activity
• Deputise for senior managers as required

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service can present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check. Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [e-mail]

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training,

• Post graduate degree level study or equivalent in relevant profession.
• Current registration with appropriate professional body, eg NMC / HCPC / UKCP
• Robust knowledge and understanding of the Thrive service framework, and a commitment to adhering to the core principles of the framework across all aspects of service and system wide delivery, Demonstrable experience of working with children and/or young people
• Experience of making judgements in complex operational or clinical matters
• Experience of working with safeguarding issues and contributing to training within a safeguarding environment, Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with all staff to ensure programmes of care are implemented
• Ability to carry out clinical supervision effectively, Evidence of effective staff management, including management of individual and team performance, In-depth experience of working in mental health services where multi-disciplinary working was embraced as part of service delivery
• Experience of assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care for young people
• In-depth experience of working in mental health services where multi-disciplinary working was embraced as part of service delivery
• Experience of assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care for young people
  At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people. We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.