We have a great opportunity within the Hampshire CAMHS Team. We are now inviting applications for the position of Head of Service - Hampshire CAMHS on a 6-month secondment. This position is open to applicants from the Children & Families Division at AfC Band 8b and above within Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust or Solent NHS Trust.

You will work with the Director of Operations, in partnership with the Associate Clinical Director and as a member of the Divisional Board to contribute to the provision of excellent services for the children, young people and families served by Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be expected to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

• To work with the Director of Operations, in partnership with the Associate Clinical Director and as a member of the Divisional Board to contribute to the provision of excellent services for the children, young people and families served by Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be expected to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services across the Trust.
• Leadership of a defined set of operational services working in partnership with the professional leads and as a corporate member of the Divisional Board will participate in the leadership and development of the Trust as a whole.
• Delivery of agreed performance targets including activity targets in accordance with requirements laid down by regulators and professional bodies as set out in legally binding contracts agreed with the commissioners of services provided by the Trust.
• Ensure that services are financially managed in line with the Trust's policies and procedures this includes high levels of financial probity and managing resources within agreed budgets, delivering all savings targets and taking corrective action against adverse trends. Financial resources may come from the NHS, Local Authorities or be part of a pooled budget arrangement.
• Lead on a transformation programme to improve the quality of services and patient experience, for their area of responsibility as agreed with the Director of Operations and Divisional Board.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to combine all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services, with the plan to create a new larger, more integrated and accessible organisation.

The transformation will happen in stages Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning across in May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent NHS Trust services is expected in late 2024, when our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, will be formed.

Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.Management qualification / professional qualification or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience at senior management level in statutory service with experience of cross trust working.Proven experience of successful achievement of leading change across services, involving and supporting teams and individuals to achieve objectives.Experience of modernising services without the benefit of additional resources.Significant experience of working with local partners and the public in changing services including service closures and staff redundancies.Working successfully with partner organisations and stakeholders, including staff, in a consensual but decisive manner.Significant experience of involving service users and carers in the development and improvement of services.Managing significant budgets and achievement of recurrent efficiency servings.

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashurst Child and Family Centre

Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst

Southampton

Hampshire

SO40 7AR

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