B7 Clinical Team Lead CMHRS Rmede and Spelth

NHS; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Surrey is seeking a Clinical Team Lead for their Community Mental Health Recovery Services. The role involves providing clinical leadership, ensuring safe operations, and supervising Band 6 clinicians. This position offers opportunities for professional development and is part of a multidisciplinary team focused on promoting recovery and independence for individuals with severe mental health issues.

Benefits

Flexible working

Free parking

Health and wellbeing support

Opportunities for staff development

Qualifications

• Demonstrable managerial or leadership experience (Band 6 or higher).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and supervision for Band 6 clinicians.
• Ensure service operates safely and efficiently.
• Deputise for the Service Manager as required.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Supervision

Education

Clinical qualification at degree level

Job description

Go back Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

B7 Clinical Team Lead CMHRS Rmede and Spelth

The closing date is 02 June 2025

Our Community Mental Health Recovery Services are Secondary Mental Health Teams providing assessments for evidence-based, time-limited treatments and psychological interventions for adults with severe and enduring mental health issues. The focus of our service is promoting recovery, independence, and developing self-management strategies to help individuals achieve their potential in the community.

As our clinical lead, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing clinical leadership and supervision for all Band 6 clinicians within the CMHRS Team. You will ensure the service operates safely, effectively, and efficiently as part of the wider Mental Health services system. Additionally, you will foster a culture that encourages individuals to actively participate in identifying, planning, and meeting their needs. You will deputise for the Service Manager in their absence and undertake relevant management responsibilities.

Main duties of the job

1. Ensure clinicians maintain a manageable workload that can be safely met within available time through supervision.
2. Lead and participate in meetings as appropriate.
3. Report complaints and incidents related to patients, relatives, or staff as per Trust's procedures and inform the Service Manager. Support investigations as required.
4. Promote effective liaison with statutory and voluntary agencies involved in Mental Health, ensuring awareness of the Primary Care Mental Health Senior Nurse Practitioner role and its availability within Primary and Secondary Care. Support and supervise junior staff in this regard.
5. Deputise for the Service Manager as required.
6. Contribute to the development and review of policies and procedures based on best practice and evidence to support the Primary Care Mental Health Team's functioning.

Please refer to the attached job description for full details.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental, and substance misuse services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are committed to delivering high-quality, timely care close to home to promote recovery and wellbeing.

We are ranked among the top 10 mental health, learning disability, and community trusts nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive employer offering staff networks, flexible working, free parking, and health and wellbeing support. We provide opportunities for staff development and career progression.

Surrey is a beautiful county just 30 minutes from Central London and the South Coast, with historic towns, countryside, and excellent transport links, including Gatwick and Heathrow airports.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts once sufficient applications are received.

We look forward to your application!

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job description and Personal Specification documents for detailed requirements.

Person Specification

Education

• A clinical qualification at degree level or equivalent. Membership of a relevant professional body (NMC, HCPC, SWE).

Experience

• Demonstrable managerial or leadership experience (Band 6 or higher).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to identify any criminal convictions.

£48,270 to £54,931 per year (including 5% Fringe HCAS), pro-rata.