Job Description

The post holder will be expected to coordinate and lead team functioning with particular focus on: Management of referrals, assessment and treatment Performance monitoring and management Line management and supervision of staff Deliver a service within the agreed budget ensuring maximum value in terms of clinical and cost effectiveness Ensure that a culture of effective risk management is present in the team To take a lead on management of complex cases and supporting staff in management of such cases Ensure that the team functions in line with the agreed operational policy Co-ordinate recruitment and selection of staff within the team, leading on decisions as designated by the Locality Manager Respond to serious untoward incidents as appropriate and support any subsequent investigation Respond to Safeguarding Adult alerts as appropriate Ensure complaints are investigated fully, within the time limits ensuring a proactive approach is standard and in accordance with trust policies To ensure that there are relevant forums within clinical teams for the dissemination, and embedding of learning points from complaints and serious untoward incidents Respond to communications regarding team issues Ensure equality and diversity is considered in all aspects of the teams business Supporting the Trusts reputation and that of all senior colleagues, maintaining a positive attitude with strong commitment to results Promote and display via personal actions support for the Trusts key policies on Equality and Diversity and use of the recovery orientated approach for people with longer term problems Work with other team managers to ensure the locality provides a seamless service Ensure that job plans are developed, are reflective of service needs and are regularly reviewed and adjusted to meet the demands of the service Deputise for the Locality Manager as and when required