Are you committed to continuous improvement? Do you have senior leadership experience that will support change? Are you confident in working in complex environments? Are you a compassionate and dynamic leader? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join #teamSHSC as our Head of Service for the Acute and Community Directorate, and to lead the delivery of high-quality mental health care to the communities of Sheffield. There is no better time to join Sheffield Health and Social Care as we progress through our ambitious journey of improvement and transformation. This successful candidate will be an integral leader as part of this journey and will be supported as a member of the directorate leadership team. This is a highly valued and rewarding role, with opportunities to improve the delivery of care, through system collaboration and partnership. Main duties of the job The post holder will join a directorate leadership structure and will have close working relationships with the Clinical Director, and Head of Nursing, as well as Psychology and Allied Health Professional leaders. The post holder will hold core responsibility for the performance and operation of the Acute and Community Directorate and will work with other senior leaders to ensure alignment of priorities, supporting innovation and the delivery of high-quality care, efficiency, and effective resource management. The post holder will provide leadership to colleagues and partners through a collaborative, visionary, and motivational approach. They will provide clarity to deliver against our strategic priorities and values. As a senior leader the successful candidate will address complex and occasionally contentious matters; and will be expected to show personal resilience and lead in a way that helps colleagues to address and resolve difficulties with positivity. The Acute and Community Directorate contains a diverse portfolio of community and inpatient services. Each service line is led by a General Manager, who reports to the Head of Service. Partnerships are critical to the role as these relationships will be key to safe and effective service deliver now and in the future. The post holder will support the Senior Head of Service to work in partnership with and advise the Local Authorities and other system stakeholders and partners on service-specific issues. About us We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us. What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share. It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research. We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us. Date posted 10 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £74,290 to £85,601 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 457-24-6617832 Job locations Distington House - North Atlas Way Sheffield S4 7QQ Job description Job responsibilities Detail the duties, responsibilities and key relationships of the job. In addition, a job description can also be attached from the Documents tab. Please do not enter the person specification criteria here, these should be entered on the Role Requirements tab. Job description Job responsibilities Detail the duties, responsibilities and key relationships of the job. In addition, a job description can also be attached from the Documents tab. Please do not enter the person specification criteria here, these should be entered on the Role Requirements tab. Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent Recognised management qualification or equivalent experience Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Professional qualification i.e. RMN, CQSW, Psychology, OT Knowledge & Skills Essential Knowledge of current NHS / Social Care policies and legislation related to mental health Knowledge of relevant governance & regulatory requirements. Ability to set clear targets, motivate staff and delegate appropriately Information Management & Technology skills Knowledge of mental health commissioning arrangements Knowledge and understanding of national policies, legislation, national agendas and priorities relevant to the post. Experience Essential Significant experience of managing multiple services within a mental health service Working successfully with senior clinical professionals and leading multi professional teams within mental health Expressing complex issues effectively verbally and in writing Experience of managing change within mental health services Sound financial management Setting and delivering a strategic vision Workforce planning & staff management and development Desirable Experience of innovative service provision Other Essential Positive interpersonal skills with highly developed communication skills. Ability to analyse highly complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources (verbal, written and numerical) The ability to communicate clearly and effectively to a wide diverse audience, both verbally and through written reports. Driven/passionate believes he/she can make a difference Ability to work when there are competing demands and use resources effectively Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent Recognised management qualification or equivalent experience Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Professional qualification i.e. RMN, CQSW, Psychology, OT Knowledge & Skills Essential Knowledge of current NHS / Social Care policies and legislation related to mental health Knowledge of relevant governance & regulatory requirements. Ability to set clear targets, motivate staff and delegate appropriately Information Management & Technology skills Knowledge of mental health commissioning arrangements Knowledge and understanding of national policies, legislation, national agendas and priorities relevant to the post. Experience Essential Significant experience of managing multiple services within a mental health service Working successfully with senior clinical professionals and leading multi professional teams within mental health Expressing complex issues effectively verbally and in writing Experience of managing change within mental health services Sound financial management Setting and delivering a strategic vision Workforce planning & staff management and development Desirable Experience of innovative service provision Other Essential Positive interpersonal skills with highly developed communication skills. Ability to analyse highly complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources (verbal, written and numerical) The ability to communicate clearly and effectively to a wide diverse audience, both verbally and through written reports. Driven/passionate believes he/she can make a difference Ability to work when there are competing demands and use resources effectively
