Deputy Team Manager
Job Description
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to introduce a new role within our team as a Deputy Team Manager, based in Durham City in the North Durham CAMHS Getting Help Services.
You will work alongside the Team Manager in the operational management of the team and will also to deputise in the absence of the Team Manager
You will assist in practice development and service development initiatives to ensure continual quality improvement as an integral part of the Trust's Quality Improvement System.
Main duties of the job
To work alongside the Team Manager and Clinical leadership team in the day to day provision of operational and clinical services to families and young people.
There is an emphasis on supporting the performance management of the team and providing data, analysis and reports.
Also being part of the continued transformation of the CAMHS service thought a Quality improvement plan.
Deputising in the absence of the team manager and directly supervising the admin staff within the team.
About us
You will be supported in your role by the team and service managers and will be encouraged to develop your skills and knowledge where necessary.
Staff wellbeing is a priority in our teams, the Trust offers a number of wellbeing initiatives you will have access to.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Additional contact details: Angela Maddison, Service Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject, or willingness to work towards within agreed timescales
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Leadership or management qualification or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale.
- Quality Improvement Systems for Leaders or willing to undertake within agreed timescale.
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent).
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a service that works collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
- Significant role in quality improvement activities.
- Experience of safeguarding principles or commitment to developing this
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act or commitment to developing this
Desirable
- Use of the Trust's Quality Improvement system.
- Demonstrable leadership or management experience.
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good understanding of clinical governance and its application in practice.
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
- Detailed understanding of Clinical Risk.
- Assessment and Management of systems and its application in practice
- The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS)
Desirable
- Budget Management and Financial Standing Instructions.
- HR policies and procedures.
- Research and development methodology
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to children and young people, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team
- Work positively and collaboratively in partnership with external agencies
- Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings
- Use approved breakaway techniques.
- Write reports and policies
- Undertake basic statistical analysis
Desirable
- Manage change effectively
- Provide effective leadership
- Manage a team effectively
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North End House
North End
Durham
DH1 4LW
