Operational Lead - Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Team

Job overview

Are you  aspiring to be or are you  currently an Operational Lead looking for a new opportunity to work in an organisation that will help you develop and achieve your goals to become the best you can be? If so, you're in luck. Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has an opportunity to join our Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment team in West Staffordshire, based at St Georges Hospital in Stafford.

We are an award-winning team and have recently been ranked by HSJ awards as top in the Midlands for Mental Health, Learning and Development and Community Trusts as Best Place to work recommended by employees. When you come to work with us, we will help you reach your full potential. Not only that, we will actively seek opportunities to share the great things you are doing, with others locally, regionally, and nationally.

Main duties of the job

• You will carry day to day responsibility for the operational management and delivery of services within the multidisciplinary team.
• You will be responsible for the management of staff within the team, leadership, the delivery and delegation of management supervision and ensuring appropriate clinical / professional supervision takes place as per Trust policy and procedure.
• You will be responsible for the Operational Management of the CRHT West team, exercising effectiveness and flexible budget control in order to stay within budgetary limits in conjunction with locality manager.
• Work collaboratively with the Service Manager, and team clinical leads in the planning re-shaping and delivery of the service
• Responsible for the development and delivery of the Crisis Alternative pathways.
• You will engage in and support the development of policies, procedures and working practices within the team.  Ensure implementation, monitoring, evaluation and compliance with all policies and procedures in area of responsibility.
• Day to day line management responsibility for staff working within the Team including management of sickness, performance, recruitment and appraisals.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

We are looking to recruit a skilled, dynamic and motivated individual, who will have day to day responsibility for the operational leadership of this multidisciplinary team. You will work alongside the collective leadership to ensure that a high quality of service is delivered within this clinical area, and that the team feel well led.

You will offer experienced, visible leadership, form effective working relationships with colleagues and professional leads both internal and external to the team, and act as an excellent role model. The successful candidate will have a clear role in reviewing and maintaining operational standards, performance and management aspects.