Job overview

The post holder will be the operational manager for all the components that comprise NHS partnership with Counter Terrorism Policing based in West Midlands (Central Hub). The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the operational effectiveness of the service and contribute toward the strategic pathway in consultation with Counter Terrorism Policing. In consultation with Counter Terrorism Policing the post holder will be responsible for overseeing the operational processes as set out in the Standard Operational Policy including referral, screening, assessment, intervention, to case closure and as appropriate consult with core business partners, stakeholders and commissioners of service. 

The role will require security clearance to SC - Please note that this is a formal requirement for the job and can take in excess of four months from the point of SC application submission.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be the line manager and supervisor for the band 7 mental health practitioners (MHPs) and will work in partnership with the consultants and psychologists within the service to ensure that appropriate interventions are being delivered at the right time. This will entail oversight of and working with consultants, nurses and SMT, including senior police to ensure risk management processes are in place and clinical pathways are suitable where appropriate.

The post holder will be the overall line manager for additional NHS staff below band 8a. 

There is an expectation that the role will provide some oversight of the entire team caseload, and in particular detail on the complex cases.

The post holder will be responsible for recruitment of NHS staff into the team.

To oversee and be actively involved in the triaging function for the national service in partnership and collaboration with sub-contracted health providers. To effectively manage the resources in the team to ensure suitable coverage of service delivery across the West/East Midlands and Wales.

In partnership with the consultants and Service Lead the post holder will be responsible for setting the strategic vision for this service, this will include governance and performance. The post holder will also be involved in the continual development of the service and its growth.

Working for our organisation

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.

Our Five-Year Strategy:  

1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.

2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all

3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.

4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology. 

Why NLFT?

• We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.

• We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

• NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme

• Excellent internal staff network

The post holder will be aligned with our Values:

• We Are Kind
• We Are Respectful
• We Work Together
• We Keep Things Simple
• We Empower
• We Are Proudly Diverse

In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.