We are seeking a Team Manager for our East South Somerset Community Rehabilitation Service -a forward thinking individual who would welcome the opportunity to enhance their knowledge & skills leading and working alongside teams who are passionate about rehabilitation and supporting people to live their best lives.

The Team Manager will be responsible for the development, management, and delivery of integrated rehabilitation and re-enablement within the communities of South Somerset.

They will work as part of a multi-agency team, and manage complex cases, using evidence-based practice and person-centered principles to assess, plan implement and evaluate interventions.

They will also provide professional governance and leadership, within the sphere of professional practice.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the day-to-day operational leadership and management of the IRT team, providing services to patients in accordance with agreed objectives, targets, quality standards, controls and resource constraints.

• Ensure a high standard of care and treatment for patients and to work with other members of the team and other agencies to best meet the patients' health and social needs.

• Play an active role in the development of services in line with the Trust's Strategy and Business Plan.

• Provide clinical support and supervision to staff within the team and to provide clinical leadership.

• To maintain a clinical caseload of 50% of contractual hours, for which they are personally accountable and professionally responsible

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city center's like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only three hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!

Job description Job responsibilities

Responsibility for leading and managing the staff team including development and welfare ensuring good communication and team working.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registered Professional
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Previous Team Leader Experience
• Evidence of supporting a team through change

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