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Deputy Divisional Director - Secure Care Division

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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

4d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Healthcare
  • Liverpool

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in secure mental health services, strong leadership in operations, stakeholder relationship skills, cultural change expertise, effective management, policy development, and multi-disciplinary decision-making.
  • You will lead strategic planning, drive service improvements, manage clinical operations, build stakeholder relationships, and promote multidisciplinary decision-making for high-quality patient care.

Requirements

  • Experience of working within Secure Mental Health Services, including High Secure.
  • High level operational and strategic business planning and leadership experience.
  • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Experience in driving cultural change within an organization.
  • Effective operational management of clinical staff and clinical processes.
  • Development of effective clinical processes/operational policies.
  • Ability to ensure multi-disciplinary decision making informs the delivery of care.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high level operational and strategic business planning and leadership to ensure that the division provides high quality patient care and achieves its performance objectives.
  • Take responsibility for driving forward corporate and cross cutting programmes of work and service improvements.
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including service users/carers and strategic partners representing the Secure Division at national forums relating to the development and provision of secure services.
  • Drive the cultural change required to embed the Vision and Values of the Trust and Just and Learning Culture principles across the Secure Division.
  • Responsible for the effective operational management of all clinical staff and clinical processes within the Secure Division.
  • Development of effective clinical processes/operational policies and well-functioning multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ensure that effective multi-disciplinary decision making informs the delivery of care at all stages of the assessment, treatment and aftercare processes.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Deputy Divisional Director in the Secure Care Division?

The primary responsibility is to provide strategic leadership to ensure the successful operation of the Secure Care Division, which includes a 210 bed High Secure Hospital, while also improving health, clinical outcomes, patient experience, and productivity.

Who does the Deputy Divisional Director report to?

The Deputy Divisional Director reports directly to the Divisional Director of the Secure Care Division.

Is this position a board director role?

No, this position is not a board director post but involves collaboration with the Executive Team and Trust Board.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

The candidate must have experience working within Secure Mental Health Services, including High Secure settings.

What are the key priorities for the Deputy Divisional Director?

Key priorities include high level operational and strategic business planning, driving corporate and service improvement programmes, and ensuring high quality patient care and performance objectives are met.

Will the Deputy Divisional Director engage with service users and carers?

Yes, building and maintaining effective working relationships with service users, carers, and strategic partners is essential.

How does this role contribute to the Trust's Vision and Values?

The Deputy Divisional Director will drive the cultural change required to embed the Trust's Vision and Values, along with Just and Learning Culture principles across the Secure Division.

What type of management responsibilities does this role entail?

It entails effective operational management of all clinical staff and clinical processes within the Secure Division.

Can flexible working arrangements be considered for this role?

Yes, flexible working requests will be considered for this position.

Who can I contact for more information or to arrange an informal visit?

You can contact Mark Latham, the Divisional Director for the Secure Care Division, at mark.latham@merseycare.nhs.uk.

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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, addiction services, and community health services across the UK. Their ultimate mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals by delivering compassionate, safe, and effective healthcare. They aim to promote recovery, independence, and well-being through a patient-centered approach, ensuring that every individual receives the care and support they need to live fulfilling lives.