South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We deliver specialist services in the London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark, Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Wandsworth and Richmond.
We are committed to providing high quality and specialist care to our service users and we are recognised for the care and treatment we provide. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good'.
We launched our five-year strategy, Aiming High; Changing Lives in 2021 together with Our Care Improvement System as our quality management system methodology to make a positive impact on patient care, outcomes and staff experience. By joining SLaM, all staff will get the opportunity to be part of this exciting improvement journey supported with learning and development to harness everyone's potential as change makers.
The trust recognises the unique and valuable contribution that people with lived experience of mental illness can bring to a role. We therefore welcome applications from people with lived experience and consider them as an asset to the Trust.
Our Values
We take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values and our promise to be caring, kind, polite, prompt, honest, listen and do what I say I'm going to do is at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you'll be part of something special.
As a Trust, we are happy to talk flexible working.
Job overview
Deputy Service Lead. In this role, you will be leading alongside the Head of Service in the strategic development and implementation of Lambeth NHS Talking Therapies. You will jointly lead, manage and plan the delivery of the Lambeth NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) service. This role is ideal for a person who has a proven track record in leadership and is committed to delivering high quality services and improving patient outcomes. You will be working with a dynamic and senior team that values innovation and creative thinking and works together to achieve excellent results. You will have a key role in performance management.
Main duties of the job
To lead the delivery of the Lambeth NHS Talking Therapies service, working with the Head of Service to set the direction and key targets, and coordinating the contribution of the management team in planning and delivering the service. To work with stakeholders including GPs, clients, commissioners and staff to develop the service to better meet the needs of the ethnically and culturally diverse population of Lambeth. To direct the performance management system for the service and coordinate internal and external performance reporting. Support the Head of Service to set and manage the operating budget for Lambeth NHS Talking Therapies. To ensure that the development, delivery and evaluation of the service is driven by the use of evidence and data through monitoring, audit, training and research. To promote a high performance and supportive service culture in which staff with diverse backgrounds and identities can flourish. Working for our organisation
You will enjoy working in our diverse and welcoming team that appreciates compassionate and participatory leadership. You will have opportunities to develop your leadership skills and clinical expertise and access to a generous Continued Professional Development programme. This is a friendly service that invests in its staff and encourages and supports career progression.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria BABCP Accredited Passed High Intensity IAPT diploma on IAPT training course. Additional training beyond entry-level qualification in the specialised area of EMDR Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the BABCP Desirable criteria Management training course Experience
Essential criteria Experience of undertaking leadership roles including leading a large team Experience of proposing and implementing service development projects that impact beyond own service area. Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in CBT for IAPT Experience of supervising assistant and trainee and qualified step 2 and step 3 staff, having completed the relevant training. Desirable criteria Record of publications in either peer reviewed, academic or professional journals/books Experience of tendering procedures Knowledge
Essential criteria Knowledge of the theory and practice of management and leadership Advanced knowledge of the theory and practice of the specialised psychological therapy of CBT. Advanced theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment for IAPT Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities. Desirable criteria Knowledge of psychological research methodology Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care Skills
Essential criteria To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues To plan delivery of psychology and psychotherapy services to the client group and carers, involving partner agencies. To select and administer specialist psychological assessments, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources, on which expert opinion may differ To deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences Well-developed IT skills including excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint and analysis of audit or research data and for teaching purposes. Desirable criteria Coaching skills, following a training course The Trust is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with a disability and are committed to treating people fairly with compassion, respect and dignity and in promoting equality and human rights. Please note: That all applications for this post will need to be made online That you read and understand the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role. Your Statement in Support should reflect the requirements specified as your application will be judged against these criteria That the closing date listed is a guide only and that the vacancy may close earlier should sufficient number of applicants have been received. We advise that you submit your application as early as possible That once you have submitted your application you agree to your application being transferred to a 3rd party e-recruitment system. That should you not have heard from us within three weeks from the closing date your application has not been successful That priority consideration for applications may be given to at-risk NHS employees That should you be successful and appointed, you authorise South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust to confirm your previous NHS service via an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process That we are a smoke-free Trust
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We are committed to providing high quality and specialist care to our service users and we are recognised for the care and treatment we provide. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good'.
We launched our five-year strategy, Aiming High; Changing Lives in 2021 together with Our Care Improvement System as our quality management system methodology to make a positive impact on patient care, outcomes and staff experience. By joining SLaM, all staff will get the opportunity to be part of this exciting improvement journey supported with learning and development to harness everyone's potential as change makers.
The trust recognises the unique and valuable contribution that people with lived experience of mental illness can bring to a role. We therefore welcome applications from people with lived experience and consider them as an asset to the Trust.
Our Values
We take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values and our promise to be caring, kind, polite, prompt, honest, listen and do what I say I'm going to do is at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you'll be part of something special.
As a Trust, we are happy to talk flexible working.
Job overview
Deputy Service Lead. In this role, you will be leading alongside the Head of Service in the strategic development and implementation of Lambeth NHS Talking Therapies. You will jointly lead, manage and plan the delivery of the Lambeth NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) service. This role is ideal for a person who has a proven track record in leadership and is committed to delivering high quality services and improving patient outcomes. You will be working with a dynamic and senior team that values innovation and creative thinking and works together to achieve excellent results. You will have a key role in performance management.
Main duties of the job
To lead the delivery of the Lambeth NHS Talking Therapies service, working with the Head of Service to set the direction and key targets, and coordinating the contribution of the management team in planning and delivering the service. To work with stakeholders including GPs, clients, commissioners and staff to develop the service to better meet the needs of the ethnically and culturally diverse population of Lambeth. To direct the performance management system for the service and coordinate internal and external performance reporting. Support the Head of Service to set and manage the operating budget for Lambeth NHS Talking Therapies. To ensure that the development, delivery and evaluation of the service is driven by the use of evidence and data through monitoring, audit, training and research. To promote a high performance and supportive service culture in which staff with diverse backgrounds and identities can flourish. Working for our organisation
You will enjoy working in our diverse and welcoming team that appreciates compassionate and participatory leadership. You will have opportunities to develop your leadership skills and clinical expertise and access to a generous Continued Professional Development programme. This is a friendly service that invests in its staff and encourages and supports career progression.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria BABCP Accredited Passed High Intensity IAPT diploma on IAPT training course. Additional training beyond entry-level qualification in the specialised area of EMDR Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the BABCP Desirable criteria Management training course Experience
Essential criteria Experience of undertaking leadership roles including leading a large team Experience of proposing and implementing service development projects that impact beyond own service area. Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in CBT for IAPT Experience of supervising assistant and trainee and qualified step 2 and step 3 staff, having completed the relevant training. Desirable criteria Record of publications in either peer reviewed, academic or professional journals/books Experience of tendering procedures Knowledge
Essential criteria Knowledge of the theory and practice of management and leadership Advanced knowledge of the theory and practice of the specialised psychological therapy of CBT. Advanced theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment for IAPT Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities. Desirable criteria Knowledge of psychological research methodology Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care Skills
Essential criteria To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues To plan delivery of psychology and psychotherapy services to the client group and carers, involving partner agencies. To select and administer specialist psychological assessments, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources, on which expert opinion may differ To deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences Well-developed IT skills including excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint and analysis of audit or research data and for teaching purposes. Desirable criteria Coaching skills, following a training course The Trust is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with a disability and are committed to treating people fairly with compassion, respect and dignity and in promoting equality and human rights. Please note: That all applications for this post will need to be made online That you read and understand the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role. Your Statement in Support should reflect the requirements specified as your application will be judged against these criteria That the closing date listed is a guide only and that the vacancy may close earlier should sufficient number of applicants have been received. We advise that you submit your application as early as possible That once you have submitted your application you agree to your application being transferred to a 3rd party e-recruitment system. That should you not have heard from us within three weeks from the closing date your application has not been successful That priority consideration for applications may be given to at-risk NHS employees That should you be successful and appointed, you authorise South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust to confirm your previous NHS service via an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process That we are a smoke-free Trust
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