Job overview

Children and Young People's Services (BeeU) in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are excited to advertise the role of Operational / Quality lead role in BeeU Children Health and Wellbeing services.

The Operational / Quality lead role for the BeeU Core Mental Health team within CAMHS, will manage the team providing support for Children and Young People 5-18 with a variety of mental health needs across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.

In the role you will have day to day responsibility for the operational management and delivery of the mental health services across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. You will ensure that a high quality service is delivered within this area and that all National and Trust targets and standards are adhered to including the recording of information within the IT systems.

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.  In conjunction with the service lead and multi professional partners they will develop the provision and quality of services for patients. This is an exciting time for a passionate individual to influence and lead on change for the future in Children’s mental health services in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.

This will demonstrably reflect the principles of clinical governance, clinical effectiveness, cost effectiveness as well as Trust and National Policy.

Main duties of the job

• To engage in and support the development of policies, procedures and working practices within the team.
• Work collaboratively with the Service Lead, and clinical team in the planning and delivery of the service.
• To ensure that all Trust policies and guidelines are adhered to and provide guidance to clinical staff regarding implementation.
• To support the local implementation/development of National strategies and to initiate change and practice development.
• To manage designated team
• Maintain the achievement of Key Performance Indicators and Quality Standards.
• Day to day line management responsibility for staff working within the service including management of sickness, performance, recruitment and appraisals.
• To promote, develop, implement and manage clinical standards and good practices within their sphere of responsibility.
• To be a visible, consistent presence in the multi-disciplinary team.
• To be open and accountable to service users and carers and to promote a positive approach to person centred care.
• To ensure the use of and adhere to the policies and processes.
• To ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are implemented.
• To contribute to the clinical delivery of the service.
• To provide appropriate advice to team staff, multi-disciplinary and Management Groups.
• To monitor and evaluate practice based on contemporary and current trends and initiate changes in the light of these findings.

Working for our organisation

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping  your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; 

• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) 
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. 

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.  

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications