An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced individual to join HPFT's Hertfordshire Liaison and Diversion Service.
The Operational Lead will manage the day to day running of the Liaison and Diversion Service, working closely with the Service Line Lead.
Applications are welcome from forward thinking, conscientious and versatile individuals who are able to demonstrate understanding and experience in leadership and service delivery.
We are keen to recruit individuals who can demonstrate a genuine commitment to the Trust's values.
Main duties of the job
The post sits within the operational management structure of the Learning Disability and Forensic Division and offers operational leadership to staff in our Liaison and Diversion Service in order to create an effective system that supports the delivery of the best possible outcomes for all service users, staff and the public.
The post holder has responsibility for the operational management of the Liaison and Diversion Service.
The post holder is responsible for the allocation, deployment, prioritisation and delivery of services, for implementing and reviewing systems, policies, standards and procedures that ensure the provision of high quality services within frameworks agreed by the Trust.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an exceptional organisation with big ambitions, our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.
With a workforce of c. 3,000 and an annual income of c. £200m, the Trust is organised across three Divisions and provides integrated health and social care services through a large network of community and inpatient settings, serving diverse communities across Hertfordshire, Norfolk, North Essex and Buckinghamshire.
As a university trust, HPFT continues to develop strong links with the University of Hertfordshire providing excellent learning and development opportunities, as well as strengthening our clinical research capability.
Whilst it is a challenging period for the NHS, there has never been a more exciting time to join HPFT following our CQC rating of Outstanding awarded to us in April 2019. We are on our Good to Great journey as we continue to innovate, improve, transform and ultimately deliver the very highest standards of care to the service users and communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a more detailed description of the main responsibilities of this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Education / Training
Essential
Educated to degree level in Social Work or Nursing and supplemented by diploma level specialist training or management qualification or have the equivalent level of relevant experience.
Desirable
AMHP BIA Practice Educator
Experience
Essential
Management experience. Significant experience in a professional environment. Previous experience working in the criminal justice system. Experience of working in a fast paced, adaptable, secure environments. Previous experience of developing a service and of bringing innovation and new ideas to practice.
Desirable
Experience of working in the NHS. Experience of leading change. Previous experience of working with senior staff and allied professionals. Some experience of using data and measurement.
Skills
Essential
Excellent information management skills. Data collection and report writing. Ability to work to regular, complex and tight deadlines. Excellent verbal and written presentation skills. Report writing skills. Problem recognition and problem solving skills, including conflict resolution. Negotiation skills. Facilitation skills. Networking skills. Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff from a variety of backgrounds. Ability to work autonomously and prioritise own workload. Ability to work collaboratively and in teams. Ability to understand, evaluate and present complex data. Flexible approach.
Knowledge
Essential
NHS England Liaison and Diversion services. Mentally Disordered Offenders. Youth Offending. Learning Disability and Autism. Social vulnerabilities. Alcohol and substance use. Part II and Part III of the Mental Health Act. NHS Long Term Plan.
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address
Hatfield Police Station Comet Way Hatfield AL10 9SL Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
367-LD&F-9077
#J-18808-Ljbffr
The Operational Lead will manage the day to day running of the Liaison and Diversion Service, working closely with the Service Line Lead.
Applications are welcome from forward thinking, conscientious and versatile individuals who are able to demonstrate understanding and experience in leadership and service delivery.
We are keen to recruit individuals who can demonstrate a genuine commitment to the Trust's values.
Main duties of the job
The post sits within the operational management structure of the Learning Disability and Forensic Division and offers operational leadership to staff in our Liaison and Diversion Service in order to create an effective system that supports the delivery of the best possible outcomes for all service users, staff and the public.
The post holder has responsibility for the operational management of the Liaison and Diversion Service.
The post holder is responsible for the allocation, deployment, prioritisation and delivery of services, for implementing and reviewing systems, policies, standards and procedures that ensure the provision of high quality services within frameworks agreed by the Trust.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an exceptional organisation with big ambitions, our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.
With a workforce of c. 3,000 and an annual income of c. £200m, the Trust is organised across three Divisions and provides integrated health and social care services through a large network of community and inpatient settings, serving diverse communities across Hertfordshire, Norfolk, North Essex and Buckinghamshire.
As a university trust, HPFT continues to develop strong links with the University of Hertfordshire providing excellent learning and development opportunities, as well as strengthening our clinical research capability.
Whilst it is a challenging period for the NHS, there has never been a more exciting time to join HPFT following our CQC rating of Outstanding awarded to us in April 2019. We are on our Good to Great journey as we continue to innovate, improve, transform and ultimately deliver the very highest standards of care to the service users and communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a more detailed description of the main responsibilities of this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Education / Training
Essential
Educated to degree level in Social Work or Nursing and supplemented by diploma level specialist training or management qualification or have the equivalent level of relevant experience.
Desirable
AMHP BIA Practice Educator
Experience
Essential
Management experience. Significant experience in a professional environment. Previous experience working in the criminal justice system. Experience of working in a fast paced, adaptable, secure environments. Previous experience of developing a service and of bringing innovation and new ideas to practice.
Desirable
Experience of working in the NHS. Experience of leading change. Previous experience of working with senior staff and allied professionals. Some experience of using data and measurement.
Skills
Essential
Excellent information management skills. Data collection and report writing. Ability to work to regular, complex and tight deadlines. Excellent verbal and written presentation skills. Report writing skills. Problem recognition and problem solving skills, including conflict resolution. Negotiation skills. Facilitation skills. Networking skills. Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff from a variety of backgrounds. Ability to work autonomously and prioritise own workload. Ability to work collaboratively and in teams. Ability to understand, evaluate and present complex data. Flexible approach.
Knowledge
Essential
NHS England Liaison and Diversion services. Mentally Disordered Offenders. Youth Offending. Learning Disability and Autism. Social vulnerabilities. Alcohol and substance use. Part II and Part III of the Mental Health Act. NHS Long Term Plan.
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address
Hatfield Police Station Comet Way Hatfield AL10 9SL Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
367-LD&F-9077
#J-18808-Ljbffr
