Associate Director, Community Mental Health Services & NE Essex UCP

£94356-£108814

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, Lexden, Colchester

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted 2 days ago, 13 Jun | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Full Job Description

The post holder is expected to ensure the systematic provision of high quality Community Services across NE Essex and to hold ultimate accountability for the delivery of these services. It is to provide leadership to the services and to manage the human, financial and physical resources across the community services of Essex.
To ensure these services are effective, well-coordinated and responsive to the changing needs of the local population. In addition the post holder is expected to develop and maintain good working relationships with partner agencies across Essex to ensure the effective delivery of these services, and the multi-agency planning, and delivery of services as a whole in NE Essex and be a key partner in the NE Essex Alliance.
The post holder is expected to lead on the development and implementation of the Neighbourhood development for NE Essex. In addition the post holder will oversee the budget for the mental health budget for the neighbourhood programme and provide senior oversight of the NE Essex supported accommodation process.
To interpret and develop policy and strategy relating to community Mental Health Service and ensure that these are reflected in service, Trust and multi-agency plans.
Develop and manage a range of external relationships, partnerships and strategic alliances including with the county council., To be responsible and accountable for all aspects of the Service.
To ensure that the services are effective, well-co-ordinated and responsible to the changing needs of the local population across the ICB and Local Authority.
The post holder will demonstrate skills in dealing with complex complaints including face-to-face meeting with patients and relatives. The post holder will also demonstrate skill to carryout investigations in serious incidents and staff conduct issues. To ensure that all staff in these services understand and work to deliver service and Trust objectives.
To manage and monitor expenditure on pay and non-pay budgets within the services ensuring that resources are managed within the budget available and that Cost Improvement plans are achieved within area of responsibility.
To resolve any disputes or difficulties, and negotiate with partner agencies or other services, around the delivery of services to complex needs.
To determine and communicate service priorities based on local need, Trust objectives, key performance indicators and national policy.
To ensure that all operational priorities are informed by the Trust Safety Strategy and are driven by population data within the ICB to support the prevention agenda.
To ensure the development and delivery of services complies with national guidance
To ensure that all aspects of the services are delivered in accordance with relevant professional standards

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
£8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/associate-director-community-mental-health-services-ne-126973934