{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nOlder Peoples Community Mental Health Team Manager with Pennine Care NHS FT in Ashton-Under-Lyne, United Kingdom\n\n Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to provide strong leadership to a dynamic and friendly Older Adult CMHT based in the Older Adult's Service at the Etherow Unit, Tameside Hospital. We are looking for a motivated individual who has the ability to lead the day to day operation of the OA CMHT, providing management and supervision to the integrated health and social care team. The successful applicant will be responsible for both PCFT and Tameside Council Staff. If you are passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of Older Adults by providing a comprehensive and specialist mental health service to people with both functional and organic illnesses within a community setting and have a focus on providing safe, effective high quality care then we would be delighted to receive your application. Applicants should be a Registered Mental Health Practitioner (RMN , Social Worker, OT) with current registration or other professional registered qualification in a health or social care field with substantial experience as a senior mental health practitioner at Band 6 or equivalent level in a CMHT or similar service with clients with functional and/or organic illness. Main duties of the job Main duties of the job The post holder will have responsibility for the management and supervision of the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team based in Tameside This is an integrated health and social care team and the manager will line manage and supervise both health and social care staff and be accountable for the standard of practice which must be delivered according to the Policies and Procedures of both Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust and Tameside Borough Council. You will provide strong leadership to the team to ensure it performs in the most efficient and effective way ensuring all key performance indicators are met whilst providing a safe and high quality service. About us We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. Job description Job responsibilities To oversee the management of the Older Adults CMHT caseload, leading the nursing team and co-ordinating the clinical and therapeutic care withincommunity, on a day to day basis: To take full responsibility for managing the quality of care provided to clients in the community and to ensure that appropriate supervised care is provided at all times. To chair clinical meetings as required To set and monitor standards of care with the team to review care and treatment of patients and to ensure appropriate standards are maintained. To participate in the development of care pathways to ensure the best possible service to clients. To ensure evidence based tools and interventions are used as appropriate. To support colleagues with complex clients management and joint work where required. To provide clinical leadership and robust decision making to ensure thatappropriate care pathways are identified for service users. To liaise with the ward and HIT team managers to ensure MDT working iseffective and prevent admissions to the wards and ensure timely discharge from the ward. To ensure all appropriate client records are maintained to the required Trust standard. To liaise with all agencies, and members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the needs of the client are met. To provide management and supervision of specialist practitioners andpractitioners. To manage productivity within the service. To lead the development of service standards and clinical audit To lead the development and implementation of new initiatives, incorporating researched based practices / evidence based practice. This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process. Job description Job responsibilities To oversee the management of the Older Adults CMHT caseload, leading the nursing team and co-ordinating the clinical and therapeutic care withincommunity, on a day to day basis: To take full responsibility for managing the quality of care provided to clients in the community and to ensure that appropriate supervised care is provided at all times. To chair clinical meetings as required To set and monitor standards of care with the team to review care and treatment of patients and to ensure appropriate standards are maintained. To participate in the development of care pathways to ensure the best possible service to clients. To ensure evidence based tools and interventions are used as appropriate. To support colleagues with complex clients management and joint work where required. To provide clinical leadership and robust decision making to ensure thatappropriate care pathways are identified for service users. To liaise with the ward and HIT team managers to ensure MDT working iseffective and prevent admissions to the wards and ensure timely discharge from the ward. To ensure all appropriate client records are maintained to the required Trust standard. To liaise with all agencies, and members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the needs of the client are met. To provide management and supervision of specialist practitioners andpractitioners. To manage productivity within the service. To lead the development of service standards and clinical audit To lead the development and implementation of new initiatives, incorporating researched based practices / evidence based practice. This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process. Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Professional qualification in Health / Social Care, as appropriate Experience of working with Older Adults in Health/ Social care setting Post registered or post graduate relevant study / equivalent mental health community practitioner experience Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the specialist practitioner role resulting from legislative or service changes, as appropriate Preparation for mentorship or equivalent Desirable A1-NVQ Assessors award. ECDL Experience Essential Practitioner experience across a range of mental health services People management experience Experience of robust clinical decision making and manage crisis situations Experience of liaising with partner organisations and agencies Providing Supervision Providing specialised advice in relation to mental health care Managing complex cases within the CPA framework Knowledge Essential Extensive and Specialist knowledge of Mental Health and Social Care Care Programme approach Mental Health legislation Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to manage complex clients and care packages as an experienced Care co-ordinator Ability to supervise and support practitioners in managing complex clients Ability to provide a high level of professional expertise in the care of clients with complex needs. Ability to provide specialist advice to practitioners. Ability to provide appropriate education and training to mental health practitioners as appropriate Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate informally and develop supportive relationships with clients, carers and other professionals Ability to communicate formally in meetings and in other contexts Ability to prepare, record and complete relevant documents and reports to a professional standard. Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to undertake a full range of physical interventions e.g. moving & handling to support people's personal care needs & MVA Ability to demonstrate effective time management and disciplined selforganisation To implement and utilise the supervision process. Ability to value diversity and respond constructively to discriminatory behaviour Computer literacy Work Related Circumstances Essential Ability to travel within the requirements of the post Ability to work flexibly to respond to service need Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure. Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Professional qualification in Health / Social Care, as appropriate Experience of working with Older Adults in Health/ Social care setting Post registered or post graduate relevant study / equivalent mental health community practitioner experience Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the specialist practitioner role resulting from legislative or service changes, as appropriate Preparation for mentorship or equivalent Desirable A1-NVQ Assessors award. ECDL Experience Essential Practitioner experience across a range of mental health services People management experience Experience of robust clinical decision making and manage crisis situations Experience of liaising with partner organisations and agencies Providing Supervision Providing specialised advice in relation to mental health care Managing complex cases within the CPA framework Knowledge Essential Extensive and Specialist knowledge of Mental Health and Social Care Care Programme approach Mental Health legislation Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to manage complex clients and care packages as an experienced Care co-ordinator Ability to supervise and support practitioners in managing complex clients Ability to provide a high level of professional expertise in the care of clients with complex needs. Ability to provide specialist advice to practitioners. Ability to provide appropriate education and training to mental health practitioners as appropriate Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate informally and develop supportive relationships with clients, carers and other professionals Ability to communicate formally in meetings and in other contexts Ability to prepare, record and complete relevant documents and reports to a professional standard. Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to undertake a full range of physical interventions e.g. moving & handling to support people's personal care needs & MVA Ability to demonstrate effective time management and disciplined selforganisation To implement and utilise the supervision process. Ability to value diversity and respond constructively to discriminatory behaviour Computer literacy Work Related Circumstances Essential Ability to travel within the requirements of the post Ability to work flexibly to respond to service need Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Pennine Care NHS FT Address Etherow Building Fountain Street Ashton Under Lyne OL6 9RW Employer's website "}