Job summary
- Main area
- LD Management
- Grade
- Band 8b
- Contract
- 2 years (Fixed term end date will be determined after pre-employment checks have been completed)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 371-CFS449
- Employer
- Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University of Reading, Erlegh House
- Town
- Reading
- Salary
- £64,337 - £74,415 per annum, pro rata - part time, (Incl. of HCAS)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/02/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 25/02/2025
Employer heading
Transformation Manager - Learning Disability Services
Band 8b
Job overview
Interviews are due to be held on 25th February 2025
The Transformation Manager for Learning Disability Services is a pivotal role responsible for leading the transformation of community-based specialist health services for adults with learning disabilities across Berkshire. The post holder will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to oversee the development and implementation of evidence-based clinical pathways, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care that is responsive to local needs.
We are seeking a clinical leader with a strong background in learning disability services and experience in managing complex projects. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, and a commitment to delivering innovative solutions that improve service delivery and outcomes for people with learning disabilities.
Leadership Opportunity: Play a key role in transforming specialist community health services and shaping the future of learning disability services in Berkshire
Collaborative Environment: Work with a diverse range of stakeholders, including health and social care teams, primary care, and third-sector organizations
Professional Development: Engage in continuous professional development and contribute to the development of innovative clinical practices
Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities by ensuring high-quality, person-centred care
Main duties of the job
- Oversee the transformation and "Reimagining of specialist community health services for adults with a learning disability" across Berkshire
- Develop evidence-based and consistent clinical pathways
- Lead on arrangements for transitioning into operational practice
- Monitor the realisation of benefits within clinical service budgets
- Provide strong clinical leadership, support, and guidance through a range of project-related activities
- Work closely with people using our services, their families/carers, inpatient and community-based teams, primary care, other health and social services, and third sector organisations
- Develop relationships with key stakeholders across BHFT localities.
- Lead the specification and assessment of clinical changes proposed under the project
- Plan and lead workshops and events as required
- Work with the Associate Director of Learning Disability Services and the Senior Leadership Team to develop and project the vision, values, and objectives of the learning disability services
- Identify clear benefits, goals, and processes for developing ideas, knowledge, and work practices
- Represent the service on local operational and strategic partnership groups and participate in multi-agency planning for people with learning disabilities
- Lead on the delivery of clinical elements of the project which will be high profile and highly complex in nature
Working for our organisation
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust site
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The “must haves” for this role:
1. Registered Health Professional: You must be a registered health professional.
2. Experience in Change Management: You will have experience in change management, demonstrating the ability to implement innovative clinical practices and manage transitions effectively
3. Experience in Learning Disability Services: You will have at least 5 years of post-qualification experience, including recent experience in learning disability services.
4. Excellent Organizational Skills: You must possess excellent organizational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise your workload efficiently
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (part-time hours and job share can be considered)
Contract Type: Fixed Term - 2 years.
Location: Based in Reading, with Trust-wide responsibilities.
Flexibility: Opportunities for home and flexible working arrangements – although travelling to sites in Berkshire will be required at times.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We have identified that this is a role where we have underrepresentation of ethnically diverse colleagues. As part of our commitment to inclusion and Unity Against Racism we offer guaranteed interviews to candidates who meet the essential criteria and identify as: Asian or Asian British, Black or Black British, Mixed and ‘Other’ Ethnic Groups
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Colin Archer, Associate Director of Learning Disability Services (Adults) on 0118 904 3072 or email: [email protected] who will be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Health Professional
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
- 5 years post qualification experience (including recent experience in learning disability services)
- Experience of working clinically in mental health / learning disability services
- Experience of change management
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Colin Archer
- Job title
- Associate Director of LD Services (Adults)
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01189043072
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