Job summary
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.

Main duties of the job

• 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

About us
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:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

Qualifications
Essential

• RNLD or RMN with significant LD experience
• ENB 998 or equivalent
• Evidence of on-going continuous professional development

Desirable

• Management qualification e.g. MHSC or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Appropriate demonstrable post registered and senior position experience.
• Experience of working within a community team.
• Working with carers.
• Experience of having managed staff groups and services, including recruitment, supervision, appraisal, staff development and disciplinary.
• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development.
• Understanding of national legislation: MHA 1983, Human Rights Act 1998, Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Experience of chairing meetings.
• Effective leadership and management skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and that of others.
• The ability to manage change.

Desirable

• Understanding of clinical governance framework, and knowledge of government policy and its impact on service delivery.
• Multi-agency partnership working at operational level.
• Evidence of initiating change.

Evidence of Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Demonstrate the ability to influence and to motivate the clinical practice of others.
• Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to the provision of holistic, clinically effective care.
• Basic computer skills, NVQ1 or 2 or equivalent
• Well developed management skills.
• Good clinical communicatipon skills, and the ability to communicate sensitive information.
• Ability to work to agreed deadlines and budgets.

Desirable

• Preparation of user accessible information in a variety of formats.
• Ability to create and maintain complex working relationships aross agencies and within the trust.
• To encourage and motivate staff to work towards the provision of effective, evidence-based practice
• Ability to establish clear standards of performance and work priorities for self and others.
• Ability to interpret guidance and develop practice.
• Ability to teach groups of staff prepare and undertake presentations.
• Experience in managing a caseload of clients with complex needs.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).