Job summary
- Main area
- Head of Children & Family Services
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8c
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 301-BK-24-6462984
- Employer
- Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Redwoods Centre
- Town
- Shrewsbury
- Salary
- £70,417 - £81,138 PA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/08/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 29/08/2024
Employer heading
Head of Children & Family Services
NHS AfC: Band 8c
Job overview
Improving the mental health of children, young people and their families through personalised and effective mental health services has never been more important. As Head of Children and Family Services for Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust you will be uniquely placed to make a significant contribution to that aim across the Telford and Shropshire area, working closely with individuals, key system partners and internal stakeholders.
NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin has channelled additional investment into the BeeU service from April 2024. By joining us at this exciting time you will instrumental in supporting the BeeU Team to grow. With more registered mental health professionals able to respond to the increased demand we will enhance the prevention offer to schools and communities across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.
With services in the portfolio spanning Child and Adolescent Mental Health and perinatal mental health, but also including bespoke, targeted family-focussed services in partnership with our Local Authorities, the opportunities for creativity, innovation and delivering improved health and wellbeing outcomes at scale are plentiful.
Set in the wider context of being employed by an organisation who is the best performing Trust in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent and Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin during 2023 staff survey, with attractive incentive and relocation packages possible for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for the strategic and operational management of the Children & Family Services ensuring services are delivered in accordance with the Trust values.
- Responsible for setting the long-term strategic direction, business plans and objectives for the Children & Family Services and ensuring achievement of strategic objectives.
- Responsible for developing effective working relationships with commissioners and partner agencies across an unstable and challenged health economy.
- Responsible for management of the Children & Family Services income (circa £11m) and overseeing management and leadership of the Children & Family Services workforce ( 150 WTE)
- Responsible for the performance of the Children & Family Services, including achievement of key performance indicators, identifying risks to performance and taking action to mitigate risks
Working for our organisation
As well as all the normal excellent NHS Benefits including generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, our service also offers: flexible working, good career development and progression opportunities and a range of incentives including the opportunity for a relocation package, professional fee reimbursement, etc.
Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin is a large area in the West Midlands, bordering Mid-Wales. It is centred around six main towns being Shrewsbury to the West and Telford to the East. Oswestry, Ludlow, Market Drayton and Bridgnorth are smaller picturesque market towns. Shropshire is one of the least crowded and most peaceful areas of England. It has a long history of wild border conflicts which have left a legacy of atmospheric hill forts, earthworks and castles. The county is well served with excellent schools in both the public and private sectors. There is much to offer with unspoilt countryside, historic towns, good food, exercise and entertainment. With great network links the County is commutable from the Midlands with easy access via the M54.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached full job description and person specification before applying for this unique and exciting opportunity. If you would like to talk about the role in greater detail and/or arrange a visit, please contact [email protected]
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Masters Degree (or equivalent) in relevant professional area
- Masters Degree in Leadership and/or Management (or willingness to work towards)
- Demonstrate an in depth knowledge around financial management, contract performance management, staff management gained over an extended period
Desirable criteria
- Formal training in workforce planning
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of leading and managing a large dispersed workforce
- Sound track record of successfully completing change management programmes
- Experience of working collaboratively with a number of organisations
Desirable criteria
- Experience of competency based recruitment and selection
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to extract and crystallise key tasks through logical consideration of written plans
- Knowledge and understanding of the provision and delivery of relevant Services in the NHS, with a particular reference to Foundation Trust, Local Authority, and in the voluntary sector.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Paul Bowers
- Job title
- Head of Operations
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07970 850171
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