Job vacancy: Operational Manager for PCN Mental Health Practitioners, Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Derby

Job summary

Main area

Operational Manager

Grade

NHS AfC: Band 7

Contract

24 months (Secondment ends 31.03.27)

Hours

Full time
Flexible working
Home or remote working

37.5 hours per week (Mon-Friday, 9-5)

Job ref

383-ACC-5548-25

Employer: Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: St Andrews House
Town: Derby
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pa, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 21/04/2025 23:59

Operational Manager for PCN Mental Health Practitioners

NHS AfC: Band 7

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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The post holder will manage all operational aspects of the PCN Mental Health Practitioners. This will include the following;

recruitment and selection of staff, induction, training, supervision and appraisals, sickness and other absence, contribute to disciplinary and grievance processes, personal and career development. They will liaise with the nominated PCN Line Manager for the Mental Health Practitioners to have oversight of their workload, ensuring this is manageable and working together to look at reasonable adjustments if there are any issues.
To provide direct leadership for the PCN Mental Health Practitioners.
To act as a senior member of the service area.
Undertake delegated responsibilities, ensuring systems are in place to effectively manage resources.
Work in conjunction with PCN Mobilisation Manager , Area Service Manager to challenge existing practice and initiate improvement in services to meet the needs of patients and achieve corporate and national objectives.
Ensure clarity of process, transparency and a consistent message when dealing with external agencies.
Ensure complaints are dealt with in accordance with the complaints procedure and action is taken to reduce likelihood of reoccurrence.
Ensure effective risk assessment and risk management systems are in place within the service area.
Ensure the service of the Mental Health Practitioners is safe, caring, responsive, effective and well led.
Ensure the implementation and adherence to Trust safety policies and procedures for the area within your remit.
Ensure appropriate risk assessments are completed within the defined service area.
Is required to review all risk assessments periodically, particularly when staffing and/or equipment changes are required.
Ensure the implementation and understanding of the Care Programme Approach and Care Act.
The post holder will ensure Service user and carer/family involvement; co-production and choice are embedded into practice and service development, planning, monitoring and review.
Ensure good practice is maintained, and will actively and constructively challenge poor practice, progressing any capability or disciplinary issues as required.
Ensure that all students/trainees receive appropriate supervision, support and experience during their placement. Review and respond to feedback as required.
Ensure staff recruitment is done in a fair inclusive manner.
To provide clinical leadership in complex situations that require diplomacy, negation skills, and sound clinical judgement and to include assessment of risk, risk mitigation and a holistic assessment of needs.
To provide Management Supervision , support with Professional Development sessions and undertake joint appraisals

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Registered Mental Health Nurse/Dip COT or equivalent professional qualification

Desirable criteria

Certificate in Management

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Knowledge of current legislation/national trends and policies in mental health and social care
Ability to work across different agencies and facilitate successful interagency working

Experience

Essential criteria

Substantial experience of working as a Band 6 or equivalent in a mental health community setting
Experience of supervising junior staff and students

Communication

Essential criteria

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable criteria

Previous experience of report writing and presentations

Additional Information

Flexible Working

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

Disability Confident Employer

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.

DBS Checks

The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.

This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Mindful employer. Being positive about mental health.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Mrs Rachel Chambers

Job title

Area Service Manager

Email address

[email protected]

Additional information

For an informal discussion around the role please contact:

Lauren Inwood, ARRS/Living Well Strategic Lead: [email protected]

Rachel Chambers , Area Service Manager: [email protected]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address: Recruitment Team
Telephone: 01332 564856 option 1, option 1 (please note, my normal working days are Mon-Thu)

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Job summary

Employer heading

Operational Manager for PCN Mental Health Practitioners

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

Main duties of the job

Working for our organisation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Experience

Essential criteria

Communication

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Additional Information

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

If you have problems applying, contact