• Job Description

  Req#: C9152-25-0324?language=en&page=949&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  To be responsible for the provision and development of high standards of care to service users and carers.

  To ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient community mental health service in line with legislative requirements and the policies and procedures of the Dorset Healthcare NHS Trust and the Adults Social Services Commissioning Unit (Dorset Local Authority).

  To monitor and manage team and team members performance against agreed standards and key performance indicators.

  Be responsible for the efficient and effective delivery and / or procurement of designated services including the promotion of access to mental health services.

  To have responsibility for all day-to-day supervision/operational management of the multi-disciplinary team, and admin and clerical staff.

  To support the Service Manager in the development of fully integrated mental health services for Older Persons aged 65 and over or those aged under 65 with a Dementia diagnosis.

  To assist, as required, in the strategic planning and development of new initiatives and projects to meet changing service needs.

  To take forward Clinical Governance and business planning agenda items at team and individual staff level.

  Main duties of the job

  To be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Blandford Older Persons CMHT, ensuring adherence to human resource and health and safety policies and procedures.

  To be responsible for the day-to-day management of admin and clerical staff across the Blandford Older Person CMHT, always ensuring effective co-ordination and cross cover.

  To ensure staff adhere to local and external standards of practice and abide by legislative requirements.

  To manage staff workloads to ensure optimum staff performance and quality of care.

  To be responsible for staff recruitment, induction, and development, ensuring attendance of staff on mandatory and other relevant training.

  To promote collaborative working within the Older Person Mental Health Service and with other stakeholders.

  To participate in the management of joint projects including the Mental health integrated community care project.

  About us

  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 almost 800,000 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 be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

  Details

  Date posted

  25 April 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £46,148 to £52,809 a year p.a.

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  152-M602.24A

  Job locations

  Blandford Community hospital

  Milldown Road

  Blandford Forum

  DT11 7DD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  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.

  As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old 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 dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  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.

  As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old 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 dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

  Person Specification

  Education, qualification and training

  Essential

  • Registered Practitioner (Nursing, Allied Health Profession, Social Work
  • Educated to Dip/degree level or equivalent level of highly developed specialist knowledge and experience

  Desirable

  • Non-medical prescriber

  Experience, Skills and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Recent experience within a community CMHT role at band 6 or demonstrate transferable experience
  • Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge in clinical assessment, treatment and care for people's mental health
  • Evidence of risk management skills and experience
  • Able to demonstrate innovative practice

  Desirable

  • Practical experience of facilitating and managing change

  Managerial Supervisory Experience

  Essential

  • Evidence of proactive involvement in supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team
  • Demonstrable ability to prioritise effectively

  Personal Attributes and Qualities

  Essential

  • Able to communicate effectively at different levels of an organisation in both verbal and written form, for example with staff, patients, visitors or external organisations in the exchange of very highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, which will require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills
  • Evidence of skills in diplomacy, negotiation and influencing

  Person Specification

  Education, qualification and training

  Essential

  • Registered Practitioner (Nursing, Allied Health Profession, Social Work
  • Educated to Dip/degree level or equivalent level of highly developed specialist knowledge and experience

  Desirable

  • Non-medical prescriber

  Experience, Skills and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Recent experience within a community CMHT role at band 6 or demonstrate transferable experience
  • Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge in clinical assessment, treatment and care for people's mental health
  • Evidence of risk management skills and experience
  • Able to demonstrate innovative practice

  Desirable

  • Practical experience of facilitating and managing change

  Managerial Supervisory Experience

  Essential

  • Evidence of proactive involvement in supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team
  • Demonstrable ability to prioritise effectively

  Personal Attributes and Qualities

  Essential

  • Able to communicate effectively at different levels of an organisation in both verbal and written form, for example with staff, patients, visitors or external organisations in the exchange of very highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, which will require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills
  • Evidence of skills in diplomacy, negotiation and influencing

  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.

  UK Registration

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

  Additional information

  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.

  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

  Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Blandford Community hospital

  Milldown Road

  Blandford Forum

  DT11 7DD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Blandford Community hospital

  Milldown Road

  Blandford Forum

  DT11 7DD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (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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