Therapy Service Manager

Additional Resources Ltd ,
London, Greater London
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Therapy Service Manager - London Salary – Competitive Pension Bonus Life Ins Childcare Voucher Flexible working hours The Client Our client are a private psychiatric hospital in central London delivering treatment for all types of mental health conditions. They deliver innovative, cutting-edge and evidence-based treatments across a range of psychiatric conditions. These include all areas of general psychiatry, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, OCD and PTSD as well as addictions and eating disorders. The company are looking for a candidate to join their exciting and dynamic team in an environment where you will be able to flourish and have creative freedom overseeing three specialist service lines. The Role The establishment are currently looking for an experienced Full Time Therapy Services Manager to join the therapy team. This post is responsible for the leadership, development and operational management of the Therapy department for Acute, Addictions and Eating Disorders Unit. The postholder will also be overseeing the busy outpatient therapy offering located on site and at a satellite clinic in the city as well as the day patient provision. The qualified candidate will report to the Managing Director. The postholder will be an experienced and energetic professional. Working as part of our MDT, they will be committed to providing high quality care for all the service users. The service workforce totals approximately 20 permanent members and 80 Sessional Therapists/Psychologists. Therapy services are a valued and essential part of the Hospital which works closely with key stakeholders for the benefit of improved patient experience, safety and care. The candidate: The ability to provide a strong effective leadership with evidence of post graduate leadership qualifications Knowledge and experience of high quality therapy delivery in acute settings Commitment to developing own and others leadership and management skills Experience of collaborative working and service improvement Innovative workforce management skills Budgetary skills To ensure appropriate clinical supervision of staff To manage initial client complaints and answer queries To ensure comprehensive service monitoring and to evaluate the service producing reports for the Board and Director etc where required To monitor budgets and authorise invoices for payment To identify and implement improvements in clinical practice; implement policy and procedural changes To adhere to your professional body's code of ethics (UKCP, BACP, BCP etc.) including maintaining accreditation or registration To participate in the preparation and implementation of the annual business plan To develop and maintain good communication and effective relationships with all internal colleagues and external partners. To work within BACP Ethical Framework and WCTS clinical guidelines, and comply with all policies and procedures Qualifications Nurse qualification (RMN) with therapist training / Psychologist / Therapist Higher postgraduate degree relevant to the position BACP accreditation / UKCP registration (or equivalent) Significant post-qualification clinical practice experience Expertise in the application of own theoretical model of practice, as well as understanding of and respect for other models and approaches Expertise in assessing and working therapeutically with a wide range of clients from different ethnic, race and class backgrounds: using short, medium and long-term contracts including hard-to engage, complex and highly distressed patients Work Experience Line managing staff and leading a team Extensive experience of working in depth with issues of complexity and risk P Monitoring and evaluating service performance. Producing reports. Budget monitoring and oversight Evidence of developing and implementing a full therapy provision and treatment pathway Must have lead services in an established clinical setting (NHS or private/independent sector) Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude A calm and thoughtful approach to issues of clinical risk including an ability to recognise / monitor own responses and not let them impinge on clients Use own clinical supervision appropriately Excellent written, verbal communication skills Ability to deal with a very challenging patient group in a positive manner Ability to identify and manage stressful situations Ability to work as part of a team Good English communication skills both verbal and written Good interpersonal skills Readiness to accept direction Good computer literacy Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and visitors Ability to balance team working with independent initiative Professional manner Knowledge of CQC regulator requirements Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89858303

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