Head of Mental Health Legislation

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

• Skills

  Highly developed leadership skills, with the ability to lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams through change.

• Skills

  Ability to interpret complex legislation and national policy and translate requirements into clear organisational policy, procedures, advice and practical action.

• Skills

  Advanced analytical and judgement skills, including the ability to evaluate highly complex information, develop options and make authoritative recommendations.

• Skills

  Excellent written, verbal, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills, including communicating highly complex, sensitive or contentious information to varied audiences.

• Skills

  Ability to resolve conflict and work constructively where there are significant barriers to acceptance or resistance to change.

• Skills

  Ability to plan and lead complex programmes of work, balancing competing priorities and tight deadlines.

• Skills

  Ability to work autonomously as the Trust expert, exercising sound professional judgement and seeking advice where appropriate.

• Skills

  High-level numerical and performance analysis skills, including interpreting performance against strategic objectives and providing expert opinion.

• Skills

  Advanced IT skills, including Microsoft Office and software used to prepare performance, governance and Board reports.

• Skills

  Ability to develop and deliver effective training for clinical, managerial and administrative staff.

• Skills

  Commitment to service-user rights, legal safeguards, equality, diversity, inclusion and continuous improvement.

• Training

  Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to mental health legislation, leadership and governance.

• Training

  Up-to-date professional and statutory training appropriate to the role.

• Knowledge

  Expert, current knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, associated Codes of Practice and related mental health legislation.

• Knowledge

  In-depth knowledge of human rights law, including the Human Rights Act 1998, as it applies to mental health services.

• Knowledge

  Detailed knowledge of legal proceedings and challenges affecting implementation of mental health legislation, including the Court of Protection and First-tier Tribunal.

• Knowledge

  Knowledge of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and the developing Liberty Protection Safeguards framework

• Knowledge

  Detailed understanding of Care Quality Commission standards and regulatory expectations relating to the Mental Health Act.

• Knowledge

  Knowledge of national and local health policy and the implications of legislative and policy change for NHS services.

• Knowledge

  Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management, audit, quality assurance and continuous improvement.

• Knowledge

  Understanding of organisational development, management and leadership principles.

• Experience

  Significant experience of managing services in a complex healthcare setting.

• Experience

  Substantial experience applying the Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and associated Codes of Practice in practice.

• Experience

  Experience of leading and managing teams, including objective setting, supervision, appraisal, learning and development, performance management and workload allocation.

• Experience

  Successful track record of staff, financial, performance and change management. • Significant experience of leading complex organisational change and service improvement.

• Experience

  Experience of developing and implementing policy, governance systems, audit programmes and quality/performance reporting frameworks.

• Experience

  Experience of identifying, managing and escalating legal, clinical and organisational risks.

• Experience

  Experience of producing high-quality reports and assurance papers for senior committees and Boards.

• Experience

  Evidence of building effective relationships with clinical leaders, service users, carers, partner organisations, regulators and other stakeholders.

• Experience

  Experience of developing and delivering role-specific training.

• Qualifications

  Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Allied Health Professional with current professional registration.

• Qualifications

  Master's degree or equivalent level qualification or experience relevant to the role.

• Values and Behaviours

  All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork

• Values and Behaviours

  All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

• Contractual Requirements

  Able to travel frequently across Trust locations and occasionally beyond Nottinghamshire.

• Contractual Requirements

  Able to work flexibly and, on occasion, outside normal working hours to meet service requirements and deadlines.

• Contractual Requirements

  Willing and able to undertake any DBS check required for the post.

• Contractual Requirements

  Maintains current professional registration throughout employment.

• Contractual Requirements

  Complies with Trust requirements for safeguarding, infection prevention and control, data quality, equality and diversity, and sustainability.