AWP Specialised Services is currently embarking on a journey of exciting new developments, in response to the rising clinical need to support Gambling harms. AWP have been provided with additional investment to help support and provide treatment for people who want help with their gambling.

AWP are investing in additional resources for our new Specialised Southwest Gambling Harms Service and we are looking for a Team Manager who may come from any background from core mental health to addiction services to join this new service to help create a friendly and supportive team.

This is an exciting and developing field to work in with national collaborations and space to innovate therapeutic interventions for our service users. Our service is a collaboration with a number of providers who share the same values and we would like you to consider applying.

Would you like to join our team and be part of these exciting developments? All successful applicants will complete a comprehensive training package. We look forward to hearing from you!

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Team Manager to provide operational leadership to this new service, including the development of pathways and the clinical model, working in collaboration with the Service Manager and Clinical Psychologists, as well as the team and national experts. This innovative role will be key in developing this new service as trauma informed, incorporating both psychological therapies and psychologically informed interventions provided by both NHS and voluntary sector partners. Working in collaboration with Service Users and Carers will be key to achieving this. The post holder would have a role both nationally and throughout the South West, including the development of the both the clinical and research aspects of the service. The post holder will manage, direct and lead the multi-disciplinary team.

About us

We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust)a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.

We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.

Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Rewards and benefits

As an AWP member of staff you will be able to access the following:

• Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions - often up to 15% savings
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme (scheme available several times a year)
• Flexible working options considered
• Relocation package may be considered for the right candidate

Job description Job responsibilities

Fore detailed job description, person specification and main responsibilities please see attached job description document.

If you would like more information regarding the Gambling Harms service and this post, please contact

Emma Griffith, Head of Psychological Therapies (Practitioner Psychologist) emma.griffith1@nhs.net

Martin McLean Service Manager, martin.mclean@nhs.net

Noreen Mughal, Community Service Manager noreen.mughal2@nhs.net

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Educated to graduate degree level or equivalent

Desirable

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist.

Experience Essential

• Significant experience of managing health and/or social care staff
• Highly developed people management skills
• Experience of managing complex caseload/workload demands
• 11.Experience of developing and maintaining partnerships with external agencies

Skills and abilities Essential

• 2.Able to demonstrate good knowledge and understanding of mental health issues, clinical settings and psychosocial interventions.
• 3.Excellent communication skills including influencing, negotiation and empathic skills.

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