Team Manager - Countywide Adult Eating Disorder Service

Job summary Are you a compassionate and experienced Core Professional with experience and/or lay person with management experience, looking for your next leadership challenge? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual, with a passion for working within the field of eating Disorders with in the NHS. In this role, you will work alongside our Operational Lead and Clinical lead, to ensure the day to day effective functioning of our passionate and dedicated team and our service. As our Team Manager, you will provide visible clinical and operational leadership, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe and person-centred care. You will join our service leading in leading a dedicated multidisciplinary team, promoting a positive work/team culture that supports recovery, dignity, and therapeutic engagement for our clients and their families. In return you will have the pleasure of working alongside a experienced, dedicated, humorous and well-bonded leadership Team who together have the honour of leading a team to be proud of, filled with fabulous colleagues! As well as working with an often unseen or ignored client group, who's recoveries you can contribute too, providing the ultimate job satisfaction. There will be some expectation to travel across the county where necessary to support our hybrid team and attend vital meetings and trainings. Main duties of the job • Provide effective clinical and operational leadership for the ward. • Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality care and positive client outcomes. • Lead, support and develop the multidisciplinary team. • Manage service resources effectively, including workforce planning and budgetary responsibilities. • Promote and implement quality improvement initiatives. • Maintain compliance with clinical governance, safeguarding, and health and safety requirements. • Work collaboratively with families, carers, other community teams and partner agencies. We Are Looking For Someone Who: • Is a Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration or a Lay person with Management Experience. • Has significant post-registration experience or Management Experience. • Demonstrates strong leadership and people management skills. • Has experience of managing complex clinical situations and risk. • Is passionate about delivering compassionate, person-centred care. • Is committed to supporting staff wellbeing, learning and development. This is an excellent opportunity for a an individual seeking to broaden their leadership experience and contribute to the ongoing development of the Countywide Eating Disorder service. Informal discussions and potentially visits are warmly welcomed prior to applying/interviewing. About us We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community care to improve people's physical and mental health. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services. Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents Person Specification Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential • Professional Qualification and registration with professional body or extensive management experience as a lay person • Experience of working with clients with complex and challenging needs • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and ability to complete reflective practice • Leadership/Management qualification or experience to diploma level • Experience of service development and change processes Desirable • Clinical management skills associated with the patient group Knowledge and abilities Essential • Knowledge and application of KSF, PDR systems, workforce planning and management • Ability to prioritise workload and manage stress in self and others Skills and Aptitude Essential • Able to contribute to training offered to carers, family and other professionals and colleagues • Able to work autonomously, jointly with colleagues and as part of a team • Able to engage individuals with complex needs and/or their carers in the admission and discharge pathway Desirable • Project management and Budget skills • Able to contribute to training offered to carers, family and other professionals and colleagues 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 Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Truro Health Park Adult Eating Disorders Service, Truro Health Park, Infirmary Hill, Truro, TR1 2JA. Truro TR1 2JA United Kingdom Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)