We are seeking a motivated, organised and experienced Practice Manager to lead and develop the delivery of high-quality services to vulnerable adults within a defined service area at Whiston Hospital.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective management of staff, resources and service delivery, ensuring that services are safe, responsive, cost-effective and tailored to meet individual needs. The role will involve providing strong leadership, motivating and supporting team members, and ensuring that performance targets and service objectives are achieved.
The Practice Manager will play a key role in developing performance management systems, maintaining high professional standards and contributing to the wider directorate and corporate development agenda.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive leader who is passionate about service improvement, staff development and delivering positive outcomes for vulnerable adults.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage staff and resources within the team to ensure the delivery of a high-quality service in line with the service philosophy, targets and objectives.
- Lead, direct and motivate team members, fostering a positive, supportive and accountable working environment.
- Ensure all team members receive regular and appropriate supervision, guidance and support to promote professional development and effective practice.
- Take responsibility for the care, performance and development of team members in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
- Promote effective communication, teamwork and collaborative working across the service.
- Ensure services are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively and to a consistently high standard, with individual needs and outcomes at the centre of practice.
- Ensure services are appropriately targeted, developed and delivered in accordance with relevant legislation, statutory responsibilities, policies and procedures.
- Maintain oversight of the team's workload and remain accountable to the Operations Manager for individual cases in line with established policies and procedures.
- Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time, which are commensurate with the grade of the job.
Essential Requirements
- Registered health or social work professional (SWE)
- Ability to manage, motivate and lead a team.
- Knowledge of national and local Health and Social Care priorities and objectives.
- Experience of staff supervision.
Connect2Halton is a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP- A joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Halton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
