Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior clinician to provide operational leadership across NSFT for the new CMHT/ community improvement programme which is one of five priority programmes that form the new clinical transformation infrastructure led by Stewart Gee, Chief Transformation Officer. 

The main purpose of this programme is to deliver a standard service and workforce model for the adult CMHTs across NSFT that meets local population need, improvements in service interfaces, updated workforce models and better training and development for staff, in line with the NHS Long-Term Plan, Community Mental Health Services Framework (CMHSF), replacement to CPA and issues from the national intensive & assertive programme. The service model will include physical healthcare and improvements for people with serious mental illness (SMI). The programme also covers some of the wider community services and interface issues with CMHTs; some of this systems work will be led by the ICBs but supported by this new role. 

The programme will run alongside the Crisis improvement work and the inpatient delivery programme. A key aspect of the role will be to lead on the development of the service and workforce models for the adult CMHTs working closely with staff, service users and carers and stakeholders including the ICBs as set out in the agreed improvement programme plan.

Main duties of the job

You will have responsibility to meet the actions assigned to the role as set out in the CMHT/ community improvement plan as well as aspects included in the Crisis and Inpatient plans that apply to the community programme. Specific areas of responsibility include the following (but are not limited to these):

• Working with BI/performance and the programme team to support understanding of data, activity and population health to build the foundations for the new operating and workforce models for the adult CMHTs
• Lead on the service model development for the adult CMHTs (to be developed by end Sept 25)
• Lead on the physical healthcare model for the CMHTs (to be developed by end Sept 25)

In terms of more general responsibilities the role will:

• Have direct responsibility for the CMHT/ community programme delivery across NSFT including close alignment with the new strategic clinical networks
• Provide the required updates and reports to the relevant meetings as set out in the governance structure and improvement plan
• Ensure overall programme plans are updated as required and meet identified priorities

If you want further information feel free to contact Stewart Gee [email protected]

Working for our organisation

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you’ll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We’re an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.