Band 8a Deputy Service Manager - Wiltshire Talking Therapies

at  Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

The NHS Wiltshire Talking Therapies service (IAPT) offers support to residents of Wiltshire who may be experiencing common mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress and low mood, offering evidence based treatments based on the difficulties the patient is experiencing.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Deputy Service Manager (operational) as a fixed term contract for up to 12 months to cover maternity leave. This may also be available as a secondment opportunity for internal applicants, subject to the agreement of your current line manager.
You will work as a key member of the senior management team to provide leadership and contribute to the development of the talking therapies service with a focus on operational management and forging effective links with external stakeholders.
We are currently operating a hybrid working arrangement, where you will be based at either Green Lane Hospital, Devizes or Fountain Way Hospital, Salisbury combined with opportunities for remote working from home.
To be an active member of the senior management team, including deputising for the Head of Talking Therapies (BSW) and the Wiltshire Talking Therapies Service Manager.
To act as a Lead Clinician and offer 1:1 sessions.
To supervise and oversee the development of the service and programs of psycho-educational courses.
To line manage and oversee the work of a team of High Intensity Therapists and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners.
To maintain an Talking Therapy manual compliant service.
To represent the service at meetings and deliver presentations, both internally and to outside organisations.
To oversee links with voluntary and community organisations.
The successful candidate must have a qualification in one of the Talking Therapy mental health clinical modalities, along with substantial post qualification relevant experience. It is essential to have in-depth experience of managing staff in a stepped care service along with the capacity to cope with pressure and prioritise competing demands.
We are a friendly and supportive team with a strong focus on staff wellbeing. We often run creative team activities such as a recent walking challenge and an alternative version of the Olympics which many of the team have been taking part in.
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Please see job description for full details.
Managerial
To deputise for the Head of BSW Talking Therapies and Wiltshire Talking Therapies Service Manager as appropriate.
To line manage a team of mental health Practitioners including sickness, appraisals and performance etc.
To oversee audits and to report any difficulties to the Service Manager.
To provide cover for other members of the Senior Management Team.
Recruit staff as required.
To be a member of the Executive and Senior Management Team, including attending meetings and giving advice to the Head of Talking Therapies/service manager as appropriate.
Appropriately manage time for clinical work and managerial responsibilities.
To initiate in-service development and expansion.
To over see the organisation and supervision of the work of the Assistants and PWPs.
To liaise with other Primary Care Services.
To liaise with Secondary Services.
To oversee training in conjunction with the Head of Service.
To be aware of budgetary constraints.
Maintain a Talking Therapy manual compliant service.
Monitor and follow up patients in line with guidance.
To allocate and support staff as discussed with the Head of Talking Therapies and Wiltshire Service Manager.
To supervise staff as appropriate.
Induct and supervise new members of staff.
To represent the Service and deliver presentations both internally and to outside organizations e.g. ICB and national organizations especially those related to Talking Therapies.
To oversee links with voluntary and community organisations, educational and recreational opportunities and resources in the local area which may be of benefit to clients referred to the service.
To oversee the design and delivery of psycho-educational courses.

Please refer the Job description for details