Head of Service - Oldham, United Kingdom - Tripod Allied Health

Tripod Allied Health
Tripod Allied Health
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Oldham, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Head of Learning Disabilities and Autism / Mental Health

Working Arrangements: 3 days in the office, 2 days at home - ideally as much time in the office as possible for visible leadership and would like flexibility within the MH and LD teams who are based in different buildings.


Overview of the role:

The MH and LD services are separate but work closely together, and we need someone to have oversight of the statutory functions, and to support the service managers (one in each area) in establishing processes and clearleadership.

Both service areas are going through a transition period, with personnel changes at different management levels, meaning we need to reset.


There are 2 relatively new service managers in LD (few month is) and MH (started this week) and both services have had a re-set so relatively new.

Theses areas will need establishing to get used to having a joint HoS and 2 new service managers (used to haveseparate HoS)

Essentially, The interim HoS is to help get things straight, get house in order, support service managers, establish processes
- strategic / operation get the house in order.


Key Skills:

The key factors are needing someone who has knowledge and experience of working in the context of LD and MH, specifically the relevant legislative frameworks (MHA, MCA and Care Act especially) and who is strong on safeguardingpractice.


Job Purpose:

To lead the strategic and operational development of integrated Learning Disability and Mental Health services, ensuring that the highest standards of provision are met.


General Responsibilities:


  • To determine the strategic direction of the service and anticipate the changes influencing the services both internally and externally in partnership with health, evaluating the risks and opportunities and putting appropriate strategies/plans into action.
  • In conjunction with health oversee and co-ordinate service plans, including regular evaluation of progress against those plans, agreeing appropriate follow up actions with managers as required.
  • Foster a high performance culture within the service ensuring efficiencies are maximised and continuous improvement occurs.
  • To be accountable for significant budgets, directly influencing the budget setting and long term financial planning, demonstrating value for money in the delivery of its services.
  • To provide leadership to the workforce ensuring that resources are effectively deployed, appropriately supported, trained and qualified to undertake their job role and deliver health and social care priorities/objectives.
  • To ensure effective working relationships with all partners, both internal and external.
  • Facilitate positive, regular engagement with all stakeholders to inform service improvements and improved service delivery in line with commissioning strategies.
  • To lead teams through transformation ensuring appropriate engagement and consultation takes place, whilst challenging established ways of working where necessary.
  • To work in partnership with health to ensure comprehensive quality assurance systems, governance and reporting systems are in place considering clinical risk and compliance.
  • To interpret relevant national and regional policies ensuring that operational delivery reflects best practice.
  • To support health with any changes to the clinical delivery model ensuring they continue to be fit for purpose to meet local and national priorities.
  • To ensure local objectives are aligned to national and regional and Greater Manchester strategies.
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