Band 8a Deputy Service Manager (Supervision Lead) - BaNES
| Posting date: | 13 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £53,755.00 to £60,504.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £53755.00 - £60504.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Location: | Bath, BA1 3QE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9342-25-0564 |
Summary
Managerial: Act as Deputy Service Lead, supporting operational delivery and deputising in the absence of the Service Lead. Line manage a team of mental health practitioners including managing sickness, appraisals and performance etc. To oversee audits and to report any difficulties to the Service Manager To provide cover for other members of the Senior Management Team Recruit staff as required To be a member of the Executive and Senior Management Team, including attending meetings and giving advice to the Head of Talking Therapies/service manager as appropriate Appropriately manage time for clinical work and managerial responsibilities To initiate in-service development and expansion To over see the organisation and supervision of the work of the clinical team To liaise with other Primary Care Services To liaise with Secondary Services To oversee training in conjunction with the Head of Service To be aware of budgetary constraints Maintain a Talking Therapies manual compliant service Monitor and follow up patients in line with guidance To allocate and support staff as discussed with the Head of Talking Therapies and BaNES Service Manager To supervise staff as appropriate Induct and supervise new members of staff To represent the Service and deliver presentations both internally and to outside organizations e.g. ICB and national organizations especially those related to Talking Therapies To oversee links with voluntary and community organisations, educational and recreational opportunities and resources in the local area which may be of benefit to clients referred to the service To oversee the design and delivery of psycho-educational courses Professional: Participate in the Talking Therapies business and professional meetings as appropriate Be aware of and comply with all policies, procedures and directives of the Department, Service and AWP Maintain and further develop high standards of therapy and psychology practice through co-operative work with other practitioners of all disciplines and involvement in professional audit