Team Manager - Early Intervention in Psychosis (West)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has come up within the West Early Intervention in Psychosis Service as Team Manager of the team for a 6-month Secondment/Fixed Term Contract, this will be a perfect developmental opportunity for a Band 6 that is wanting to progress within their career.

Do you share our CHOICE values (Compassionate services, Happiness, Ownership, Integrity, Connection and Equity)? Then come and join us as an NHS Community Mental Health Team Manager.

It is an exciting time to join the team as we grow and develop to deliver a high-quality service which is forward thinking and innovative.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic person with a genuine interest in working in a community mental health setting, specifically Early intervention in Psychosis.

If you have a background of experience in leadership or management then we would welcome your expressions of interest and would be pleased to have a chat about the role.

We would welcome people from a clinical background who have a strong knowledge and experience of leading and managing, and who are keen to take the step into this exciting clinical leadership opportunity.

We have a strong leadership team to support this role. There is an Operational manager and a wider network of operational and team managers within the Community Mental Health Teams and Targeted Services.

Main duties of the job
With the investment into the At Risk Mental State pathway, there is so much development and innovation going on in Cornwall's delivery of mental health services.

The Team Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the team and will work closely with the Operational Manager and Team Managers on the development of the service.

We are looking for a team manager who is able to lead compassionately working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team, to ensure that they are fully supported to provide needs led care and treatment for our service users.

This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.

About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use out services.

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications and relevant experience
Essential

• Degree level qualification in relevant subject
• Current Professional registration
• Leadership/Management qualification or experience to diploma level

Desirable

• Substantial experience working at a senior level in a mental health setting
• Specialist experience and knowledge within a defined clinical areas/areas

Skills and Aptitude
Essential

• Proven leadership, and management skills
• Able to inspire and lead on new developments.

Desirable

• Clinical management skills associated with this patient group
• Project managementskill

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply: Cornwall Foundation Trust, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.