NHS
Head of Children's Tier 4 Inpatient Service
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Job Description
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- To provide a high level of professional and strategic leadership to the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service at Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
- To oversee the delivery of an outstanding Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service to children and young people under the care of Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
- To be accountable for the delivery of a high quality and safe Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service that is consistent with the professional standards required by regulatory bodies.
- To be accountable for the reporting of the quality contract requirements for the service including CQUIN reporting and other nationally required KPIs.
- To develop innovative working practices which drive and support continuous improvement in the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service within the Trust.
- To drive and support the delivery of safe and sustainable efficiency saving within the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service.
- To maintain own area of clinical practice, providing expert assessment, intervention and advice as required.
- To define and manage performance standards for the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service in line with Trust and NHS England priorities.
- To actively participate in Trust wide and Divisional working groups and committees to represent the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service and provide expert advice to support service delivery and improvements.
- To act as an advocate for the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service within the Trust and at regional and national levels.
- To contribute to the development and implementation of service improvement, ensuring that the the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service strategy is aligned with Trust strategy and objectives.
- To ensure best practice is maintained within the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service, reflecting the principles of regulatory bodies and clinical governance standards.
- To continuously review the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient service provision, to agree service specifications and delivery models and contribute to or develop business cases to ensure service development and adequate funding of the service.
- To contribute to the strategic management of the organisation, representing the views of the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service.
- To continuously review staffing and skill mix alongside the matron to ensure safe delivery of service within financial constraints.
- To be accountable for the development, review and implementation of evidence based Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service related clinical guidelines, procedures and protocols.
- To act as a source of expert advice on the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service for health professionals across the local abd regional health economy and ensure that such advice given by other members of the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service are theoretically sound and does not breach the code of conduct laid down by professional bodies.
- To develop and manage staff through recruitment, appraisal, personal development reviews (PDR), competency frameworks for junior team members and continuous professional development (CPD) for all staff.
- To manage the the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service to ensure that the clinical service provided is consistent with the clinical needs of children and young people and in line with funding streams for the Service.
- To understand the Trusts and Divisions key priorities and translate these into priorities for the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service.
- To demonstrate clinical leadership within the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service by demonstrating a high level of clinical practice and by providing clinical supervision as required.
- To demonstrate clinical leadership by engaging in relevant local, national and international work that promotes the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service.
- To promote effective team working through regular communication with the the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service both on an individual and group level.
- To manage the budgets for the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service and the relevant charitable funds within the service.
- To take responsibility or delegate appropriately to ensure that operational tasks such as payroll, sickness absence reporting and annual leave requests are completed in a timely and efficient way.
- To ensure the management of human resources targets within the team including sickness absence rates, working time directives and other relevant HR targets and outcomes.
- To provide assurance of the Risk and Governance agenda within the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service including the completion of risk assessments, management of departmental risks in conjunction with the Divisional Management Teams, reporting and management of incidents and dealing with complaints in line with local and national guidance.
- To create an audit strategy within the department, ensuring the completion of departmental audits with the results disseminated and practice amended as indicated
- To provide a high level of professional and strategic leadership to the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service at Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
- To oversee the delivery of an outstanding Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service to children and young people under the care of Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
- To be accountable for the delivery of a high quality and safe Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service that is consistent with the professional standards required by regulatory bodies.
- To be accountable for the reporting of the quality contract requirements for the service including CQUIN reporting and other nationally required KPIs.
- To develop innovative working practices which drive and support continuous improvement in the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service within the Trust.
- To drive and support the delivery of safe and sustainable efficiency saving within the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service.
- To maintain own area of clinical practice, providing expert assessment, intervention and advice as required.
- To define and manage performance standards for the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service in line with Trust and NHS England priorities.
- To actively participate in Trust wide and Divisional working groups and committees to represent the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service and provide expert advice to support service delivery and improvements.
- To act as an advocate for the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service within the Trust and at regional and national levels.
- To contribute to the development and implementation of service improvement, ensuring that the the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service strategy is aligned with Trust strategy and objectives.
- To ensure best practice is maintained within the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service, reflecting the principles of regulatory bodies and clinical governance standards.
- To continuously review the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient service provision, to agree service specifications and delivery models and contribute to or develop business cases to ensure service development and adequate funding of the service.
- To contribute to the strategic management of the organisation, representing the views of the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service.
- To continuously review staffing and skill mix alongside the matron to ensure safe delivery of service within financial constraints.
- To be accountable for the development, review and implementation of evidence based Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service related clinical guidelines, procedures and protocols.
- To act as a source of expert advice on the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service for health professionals across the local abd regional health economy and ensure that such advice given by other members of the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service are theoretically sound and does not breach the code of conduct laid down by professional bodies.
- To develop and manage staff through recruitment, appraisal, personal development reviews (PDR), competency frameworks for junior team members and continuous professional development (CPD) for all staff.
- To manage the the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service to ensure that the clinical service provided is consistent with the clinical needs of children and young people and in line with funding streams for the Service.
- To understand the Trusts and Divisions key priorities and translate these into priorities for the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service.
- To demonstrate clinical leadership within the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service by demonstrating a high level of clinical practice and by providing clinical supervision as required.
- To demonstrate clinical leadership by engaging in relevant local, national and international work that promotes the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service.
- To promote effective team working through regular communication with the the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service both on an individual and group level.
- To manage the budgets for the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service and the relevant charitable funds within the service.
- To take responsibility or delegate appropriately to ensure that operational tasks such as payroll, sickness absence reporting and annual leave requests are completed in a timely and efficient way.
- To ensure the management of human resources targets within the team including sickness absence rates, working time directives and other relevant HR targets and outcomes.
- To provide assurance of the Risk and Governance agenda within the Childrens Tier 4 Inpatient Service including the completion of risk assessments, management of departmental risks in conjunction with the Divisional Management Teams, reporting and management of incidents and dealing with complaints in line with local and national guidance.
- To create an audit strategy within the department, ensuring the completion of departmental audits with the results disseminated and practice amended as indicated
- Degree or post graduate qualified Nurse/AHP/Psychologist/Social Worker
- Current Professional Registration
- Member of relevant professional associations
- Extensive experiential evidence of leadership or management
- Management or Leadership Qualification
- Masters Degree
- Significant experience of working within the NHS including at a senior level within children's mental health services
- Experience of working within and leading Children's Tier 4 Inpatient Service
- Experience of line managing a multidisciplinary team and professions
- Evidence of continuous and current clinical, professional, leadership and academic development with a focus on children and young people
- Evidence of ability to analyse information to support business planning and service development
- Understanding of current national and international themes in Children's Tier 4 Inpatient Services
- Understanding of health and social care structures and national policy that may impact on Children's Tier 4 Inpatient Services
- Clinical knowledge relating to Children's Tier 4 Inpatient Services
- Understanding of the relevant standards of practice in Children's Tier 4 Inpatient Services and the relevant law and other guidance
- Research methodology and research governance
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills in a breadth of clinical and managerial settings
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise and manage own work and that of others.
- Ability to work across professional boundaries, advocating multi-disciplinary working and role modelling effective team leadership
- Computer and IT skills
- Coaching and mentoring experience or qualifications
- Personal resilience to enable the delivery of work to a high standard and to agreed deadlines
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service
- Degree or post graduate qualified Nurse/AHP/Psychologist/Social Worker
- Current Professional Registration
- Member of relevant professional associations
- Extensive experiential evidence of leadership or management
- Management or Leadership Qualification
- Masters Degree
- Significant experience of working within the NHS including at a senior level within children's mental health services
- Experience of working within and leading Children's Tier 4 Inpatient Service
- Experience of line managing a multidisciplinary team and professions
- Evidence of continuous and current clinical, professional, leadership and academic development with a focus on children and young people
- Evidence of ability to analyse information to support business planning and service development
- Understanding of current national and international themes in Children's Tier 4 Inpatient Services
- Understanding of health and social care structures and national policy that may impact on Children's Tier 4 Inpatient Services
- Clinical knowledge relating to Children's Tier 4 Inpatient Services
- Understanding of the relevant standards of practice in Children's Tier 4 Inpatient Services and the relevant law and other guidance
- Research methodology and research governance
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills in a breadth of clinical and managerial settings
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise and manage own work and that of others.
- Ability to work across professional boundaries, advocating multi-disciplinary working and role modelling effective team leadership
- Computer and IT skills
- Coaching and mentoring experience or qualifications
- Personal resilience to enable the delivery of work to a high standard and to agreed deadlines
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service
Job summary
The post holder will work alongside the Consultant Psychiatrist, Matron and Service Manager providing leadership in relation to clinical and managerial issues arising within the Children's Tier 4 Inpatient Service.
Main duties of the job
Provision of a high level of clinical and professional leadership for the Children's Tier 4 Inpatient Service within the Community & Mental Health Division. Innovating to improve the delivery of the Children's Tier 4 Inpatient Service in ways that encompass sustainable efficiency gains whilst maintaining safety at all times.
About us
Leading a committed team of nurses, psychologists and therapists in a brand new purpose built facility with dedicated education partners as part of the wider Alder Hey in the park campus. Sitting in the Community and Mental Health division with all the benefits of multi- disciplinary working and a culture of continuous improvement of quality, safety and experience and a reputation for growth and excellence.
Details
Date posted
03 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
411-COM-25-7243779
Job locations
Sunflower House- Alder Hey
Eaton Road
Liverpool
L12 2AP
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Principle Duties
Professional
Leadership
Audit, Research and Development
Please see Job Description attached for full details
Job responsibilities
Principle Duties
Professional
Leadership
Audit, Research and Development
Please see Job Description attached for full details
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Education and Training
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Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
Desirable
Education and Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sunflower House- Alder Hey
Eaton Road
Liverpool
L12 2AP
Employer's website
https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sunflower House- Alder Hey
Eaton Road
Liverpool
L12 2AP
Employer's website
https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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