Team Leader- Community Mental Health/Learning Disabilities

Overview

In this Team Leader role you will drive clinical excellence through strong oversight of a multidisciplinary mental health team. You will provide and guide managerial supervision, supporting safe, patient-centred care and senior leadership within the service. The post supports the transformation of local mental health provision and the evolution of pathway interventions in line with national priorities. You will work closely with the Clinical Lead and colleagues to implement evidence-based practice and foster a collaborative, values-driven culture.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of evidence-based practice in line with Trust policies and procedures
• Oversee performance management and governance arrangements for the team
• Lead service transformation aligned with the NHS Long Term Plan and evolving community pathways
• Embed and monitor new ways of working within the team
• Provide active clinical and managerial leadership, including supervision and education for junior staff and other professionals

Key requirements

• Professional qualification in Mental Health or Learning Disabilities to diploma level or equivalent
• NMC or equivalent professional registration
• Management/leadership qualification and demonstrable experience
• Full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use (with adjustments for disability)
• Willingness to undertake ongoing professional development and training
• Experience of delivering satisfactory clinical expertise for the banding

• Leadership and people management
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Education and training orientation
• Advanced knowledge of medication management and concordance
• Care Programme Approach, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding
• Clinical risk assessment and current legislation knowledge

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