Join us at Chorley Community Mental Health Team!

Thank you for considering a career with us in Central and West locality as a community mental health team manager in one of our teams. We're excited about the prospect of having you join our team and contribute to our mission of providing inclusive, compassionate care to our community.

We are currently seeking a dedicated practitioner to join our team as a team manager. . This role presents an exciting opportunity to positively lead a dedicated team delivering mental health services in the community.

As a valued team manager member of our team, you will have the autonomy to demonstrate your leadership, compassion and organisational skills. You will support staff to provide person centred care while managing operations effectively. Join us and become part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and where you'll thrive in a flexible and inclusive work environment. We eagerly await the opportunity to welcome you in one of our teams!

Main duties of the job

Why Choose Us?o Inclusive Recruitment: We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process that values diversity and promotes equality. Join us in fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.o Flexible Working: Achieving a healthy work-life balance is essential. We offer flexible working arrangements to support you in managing your professional responsibilities alongside personal commitments and growth opportunities.o Career Development: Your professional growth matters to us. We offer comprehensive training, robust clinical supervision, and opportunities for career advancement within our supportive team environment. Our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program offers ample opportunities for your continuous growth and advancement.

o Support and Training: Your ongoing development is paramount to us. We provide tailored training, ongoing support, and regular clinical supervision to enhance your skills and ensure you feel confident and empowered in your role.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree Level or equivalent experience and relevant core professional qualification (NMC, Social Work England or HCPC registered)
• Master's Degree in relevant subject or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Practice Education, Mentor/Teaching (ENB 998) or equivalent / demonstration of teaching / supervision experience

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of extensive professional clinical Knowledge, skill and experience
• Evidence of management development through continuous professional development and/or formal management courses
• Experience of partnership working across a range of agencies and professional boundaries

Skills

Essential

• Highly developed clinical professional skills relevant to area of work
• Proven ability to affect service change
• Effective leadership, organisational and people management skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of current key NHS developments and policies and implications for service delivery
• Knowledge of local health and social care structures
• Good understanding of workforce development issues

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CMHT Preston West

Preston

PR1 8UY

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

351-CEN1174-CPC