Do you have a background and experience of leadership/management? Do you share our CARE values (Compassionate services, Achieving high standards, Respecting individuals, Empowering people)? Then come and join us as an NHS Adult Eating Disorders Team Manager. It is an exciting time to join the team as we grow and develop to deliver a high-quality service which is forward thinking and innovative.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic person with a genuine interest in working in a specialist mental health setting. Experience/knowledge of working with people with Eating Disorders is not essential al long as you are passionate and willing to learn about this area. If you have a background of experience in leadership or management then we would welcome your expressions of interest and would be pleased to have a chat about the role.

We would welcome people from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds who have a strong knowledge and experience of leading and managing, and who are keen to take the step into this exciting clinical leadership opportunity.

We have a strong leadership team to support this role. There is an Operational manager, Clinical Leads and a wider network of operational and team managers within Targeted Services and the Community Mental Health Teams.

Main duties of the job

The Adult Eating disorders team is a county wide team with a base in Truro

We are looking for a team manager who is compassionate in leadership with a strong desire for service development and improvements working collaboratively with an expanding team to ensure that they are fully supported to provide needs led care for our service users.

This role will provide the day to day management for the Adult Eating disorder team and will work closely with the Operational Lead and Professional Leads for Service for Community Transformation, Service development and Quality improvement.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualification/experience

Essential

• Substantial relevant experience of working post qualification.
• Substantial experience working at a senior level in a community setting.
• Professional qualification (i.e., Nurse, social worker, SLT, OT, Psychology) or equivalent experience in a mental health setting.
• Leadership/Management qualification or experience to diploma level
• Experience of working with patients with complex and challenging needs in a range of environments including service setting.

Skills

Essential

• Proven leadership, and management skills.
• Analytical skills in assessing both clinical and generic health and safety service risks and development of risk management plans.
• Budget management skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Knowledge and application of KSF, workforce planning and management.

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Truro Health Park

Truro

TR1 2JA

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