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Service Manager - Mental Health Services
NHS: Band 8a £52,279 - £56,360 including Distant Islands Allowance
Council: Grade 13 £50,041 - £54,512 including Distant Island Allowance
Full time 37.5 hours (NHS) - 35 hours (Council) per week
Permanent
Fixed-term or Secondment for 2 years will also be considered
Remote working will be considered for a Fixed-Term or Secondment appointment only
Are you looking for the rewards of living in an island community and have skills and experience to deliver health and social care service?
Orkney’s health and social care partnership is seeking to recruit a professionally qualified and registered Service Manager for Mental Health Services with a level of experience to effectively lead and develop change whilst ensuring a strong commitment to service excellence.
The Integration Joint Board has been delivering services across the islands using innovative approaches supported by the integration agenda in a remote and rural setting. The partnership want to build on their values based reputation of working closely with people who use services, their carers, communities and partners in other sectors, and to develop services that are sustainable and fit for the future for Orkney.
To do this we are looking for someone with previous experience of leading and managing staff to deliver high quality services. The post holder will be responsible for services commissioned by the Integration Joint Board including community mental health services delivered by Community Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, support workers and AHPs.
The role also includes commissioning and monitoring of services provided by external providers including the third sector and liaison in-reach into primary care.
You will be an experienced manager confident of delivering safe and effective services, within limited resource availability, in the context of rural island provision where in-patient facilities are provided on the mainland of Scotland through partner boards.
Lying off the northern coast of Scotland, between John O’Groats and the Shetland Isles, Orkney is an archipelago of over 70 beautiful islands, 17 of which are inhabited. The total population is approximately 22,000 with most people living on the Mainland. The excellent ferry and air connections make travel to the Scottish mainland relatively easy.
There is a rich archaeological history to be explored, as well as many outdoor pursuits, including diving in Scapa Flow, kayaking, walking, cycling, bird watching, and many more. Orcadian culture is rich, with music and arts and crafts well represented.
Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity – Orkney is a wonderful place to live and work and offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, good leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery.
It is expected that the successful applicant will remain employed by and under the applicable terms and conditions of service of their current employer i.e. NHS or Local Government. Fuller details on terms and conditions can be provided on request from the relevant HR Service.
If you wish to discuss the post please contact Lynda Bradford, Head of Health and Community Care, on 01856 873535 ext 2601 or email lynda.bradford@orkney.gov.uk
This post is subject to a PVG Scheme Record check