Deputy Service Manager

Description:

As a Senior Clinician or existing Deputy Service Manager with a wealth of experience in Learning Disabilities or Mental Health this is your chance to join our team at Castleholme Lodge in Huddersfield to build the team around you, help to shape the culture and positively impact how the service is run.  

You will support the Service Manager in leading the service, with responsibility for managing clinical and non-clinical teams and being the Clinical Lead for Quality and Compliance.

As a Deputy Service Manager, you will have previous experience of project management as you will manage Clinical and Operational functions of the hospital. You will also deputise for the Hospital Director, where you will attend internal and external meetings with key stake holders.

As Deputy Service Manager you’ll play a key role in ensuring the success of the service. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will support the development and provision of a high quality and bespoke pathway of care for the service users.

To be Successful as a Deputy Hospital Director you will need:

A relevant Clinical qualification and professional registration, for example Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work.

Multiple years Senior management experience in a Mental Health setting  

Be able to evidence management/leadership training and a willingness to complete our internal leadership training.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience managing Clinical and Operational teams and creating a positive working environment.

Ability to deal with multiple issues simultaneously in a highly dynamic environment.

Awareness of the wider Healthcare economy and political environment

A detailed understanding of statutory regulations

Ability to oversee and deliver site projects.

Experience in a mental health setting Knowledge and understanding of regulatory processes and the CQC.

Up-to-date knowledge of legislation related to the patient group.

Audit and Compliance experience within a clinical setting.

What you will get:

Annual salary of £47,000 - £49, hours)

The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.

Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.

Pension contribution to secure your future.

Life Assurance for added peace of mind.

Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check and much more.

Where you'll be working

Location: Castleholme Lodge, 4 Bryan Road, Edgerton, Huddersfield, HD2 2AH.

Castleholme Lodge is situated in Huddersfield with excellent transport links to the surrounding areas. It is undergoing a complete refurbishment to ensure best environment for service users and staff to thrive in.

Castleholme Lodge will be a 20 bed Care Home with nursing, providing a range of mental health services for adults with severe and enduring mental health difficulties. It will form part of a cluster of Elysium services across the Yorkshire and Midlands region that work closely together in support of each other.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure