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Service Manager, Torbay Recovery Initiatives

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Full-time
On-site
Torquay, Devon, United Kingdom

Job overview

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We are seeking a Service Manager to manage the clinical and operational delivery of the Torbay Recovery Initiatives (TRI) drug and alcohol service in accordance with national best practice and service standards.

TRI is part of the Growth in Action (GiA) Alliance which includes the Torbay Homelessness Hostel and Torbay Domestic Abuse Service (TDAS).

The GiA vision is that,

 

‘Wherever you are on your journey, Growth in Action aims to offer hope and choice and connect you to the right person, in the right place, when the time is right for you’.

 

Main duties of the role are:

 

  • To provide leadership in the provision of TRI community drug and alcohol treatment for adults with substance use related issues in Torbay.
  • To strengthen the Growth in Action (GiA) Alliance Working Model by building and sustaining key organisational relationships with services across Torbay that support people experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, involvement in the criminal justice system, domestic abuse and sexual violence, mental health challenges, and wider complex needs and vulnerabilities.
  • The post holder will work with commissioners to ensure compliance of the contract key performance indicators.

For further information on the Growth In Action Alliance and Torbay Recovery Initiatives please see links below:

Growth in Action - Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Torbay Recovery Initiatives drug and alcohol services - Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

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  • To promote and support development of the GiA Alliance which includes the Torbay Homelessness Hostel and the Torbay Domestic Abuse Service.
  • To promote and lead on providing a strengths-based approach with the treatment system.
  • To value differences and individuality, showing respect to all.
  • Providing an equitable service across the Trust so that all clients have responsive equal access to services.
  • Ensure all changes to delivery are informed, effective and make client centred decisions.
  • Ensure service is compliant with regulatory quality standards e.g. CQC as well as Trust standards and policies relevant to this service area.
  • To work in partnership locally to ensure the best possible outcomes for the people with drug & alcohol addictions.
  • Ensure all the staff working in the drug and alcohol services have a voice in changes to services and new ways of working.
  • Promote service user and public involvement in the development of the services, where appropriate co-develop and co-design of services.
  • To ensure service performance monitoring systems are in place and fully compliant to enable service reporting to NDTMS (National Drug Treatment Monitoring Service) and Torbay Council Public Health Commissioning.
  • Lead on incident and complaint investigations in line with Trust policy, ensuring any learning and recommendations are incorporated into future service delivery.

Working for our organisation

Who are we?

TRI drug and alcohol service is part of the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. We are part of Growth in Action (GIA) which is an alliance between:

  • Torbay Recovery Initiatives or “TRI” – Drug and alcohol service
  • Torbay Domestic Abuse Service or “TDAS” – Domestic abuse service
  • Leonard Stocks Centre or “LSC” – Homelessness hostel
  • Influenced by current past and future service users
  • Those who are passionate about making a positive impact in Torbay

Why do it differently?

  • Current systems are difficult to navigate
  • Too many people involved in someone’s care / road to recovery
  • Many different referrals
  • Reduce stigma
  • Services are currently designed by the wrong people
  • People having to tell their story multiple times
  • To make us future proof and more cost effective with reduced government funds in times of crisis

What are we working towards?

  • Services across the alliance working together
  • Everything coproduced
  • No wrong door approach
  • Tell your story once
  • Continuity of recovery worker
  • People before processes
  • Being inclusive and diverse

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Why Work With Us

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Further detail on the main responsibilities of this role can be found within the Job Description and Person Specification. This can be found under attachments. 

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
  • Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
  • Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification  for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
  • Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
  • Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
  • If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.