CAMHS Pathway Lead - Band 8a

JOB SUMMARY The post holder will work in partnership with the General Manager The post holder will be a key member of the CAMHS Business Delivery Unit and be responsible and accountable for the planning, management of all resources and delivery of all service pathways. The post holder will deputise as needed for the General Manager to: Ensure that services are provided safely and with cultural sensitivity, in privacy and with dignity for individual service users, families and carers. To achieve this through the management of services and by working in collaboration with other service providers in the public, voluntary and private sectors To ensure that accommodation, facilities and staff are organised to enable effective provision of services To ensure that service performance systems are in place and embedded. Key Responsibilities To support the General Manager in developing plans and strategies for the delivery of high-quality cost-effective services, which are responsive to the needs of
the Wakefield Child and Young peoples population and take into account models of best practice and the best use of resources. Supporting the General Manager, engage and coordinate the development of operational service plans covering finance, clinical capacity and quality, workforce, marketing and business development ensuring services are fit for the future and enhance the offer presented by the CAMHS BDU and that local and national standards are met and implemented across Wakefield To lead, direct and be accountable for an operational pathway of the CAMHS BDU To monitor and respond to policies/communications from the government/statutory agencies, providing advice to the BDU Actively contribute to the development of professional standards, corporate standards, policies and procedures. The post holder will have key responsibility for the management of specific service budgets across Health and Social Care and their associated business plans. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring
service line management is utilised, in order to drive efficiency within the BDU and to support the delivery of high-quality services. The post holder will have line management responsibility for staff within the relevant pathway. To use information systems which are in place for performance and quality monitoring which proactively supports the CAMHS BDUs business objectives and strategic outcomes. To manage staff issues professionally and effectively e.g. investigate Serious Untoward Incidents (SUIs) and complaints. To ensure with Clinical Leads that clinical governance is embedded and evidenced within the BDU. To deputise for the General Manager as required, providing the necessary level of inspiring leadership and expert professional advice. To act as a role model in enacting the Trusts values in all aspects of work. To engage in cross district activities to ensure the best possible use is made of all Trust resources. Handling difficult situations with tact and diplomacy eg
serious untoward incidents and staff disciplinary Ensure that managers carry out appropriate supervision of their staff and all other management responsibilities are met. To identify and or lead new ways of working and service improvements. To negotiate complex and sensitive issues with stakeholders regarding services changes and identify and implement new ways of working and models of care. Provide leadership and direction to significant change programmes within the CAMHS BDU, to ensure delivery of Trust, local and national priorities through effective deployment of organisational development approaches to improve service quality and efficiency. To provide advise and guidance directly to partners, carers and staff To continue to maintain and develop existing partnerships and forge new formal and informal networks to ensure the involvement of service users, clinicians, operational managers and staff across the health community in the planning, re-design and implementation
of the BDU and Trusts services. For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.