Job overview

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We have an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated Individual to join us as Operational Team Lead for the new Mental Health Support Team in Seisdon.  

The Mental Health Support Team (MHST) is the NHSE/DfE/HEE commitment to developing early support in schools through trailblazer sites that have been accepted via a bidding process.

You will carry day to day responsibility for the operational management and delivery of services within the Mental Health Support Teams covering Seisdon and working alongside the existing Operational Team Leads.

With the support of the Service Manager, you will hold delegated responsibility for the management of the service budget.

You will have responsibility for ensuring performance within designated trust standards including clinical, key performance indicators and financial management targets

You will need to have managerial experience and competence, team development, leadership skills as well as a clinical understanding of low intensity casework/supervision. An understanding of wider agendas such as Thrive, workforce development, outcome measures and engagement with service users would be beneficial.

Main duties of the job

Service Development and Review

• To engage in and support the development of policies, procedures and working practices within the team. Ensure implementation, monitoring, evaluation and compliance with all policies and procedures in area of responsibility.
• Work collaboratively with the Service Manager, and team clinical leads in the planning and delivery of the service.
• To ensure that all Trust policies and guidelines are adhered to and provide guidance to clinical staff regarding implementation.
• To support the local implementation/development of National strategies and to initiate change and practice development.

Management of Resources and Performance

• To manage designated team, exercising effectiveness and flexible budget control in order to stay within budgetary limits in conjunction with locality manager.
• Maintains the achievement of Key Performance Indicators and Essential Standards
• Authorised signatory for budgets associated with the delivery of all aspects of clinical care.
• Day to day line management responsibility for staff working within the service including management of sickness, performance, recruitment and appraisals.

Working for our organisation

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

 Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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