Band 7 Clinical Team Manager - Bristol

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health partnership in Bristol is seeking an organized and empathetic professional to support individuals with Complex Emotional Needs. The role involves clinical support, service coordination, and collaboration with partners to ensure smooth operation and delivery of services. Candidates with experience in mental health services will thrive in this hybrid work setting that values professional growth and flexible arrangements.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health services is preferred.
• Ability to manage clinical and operational responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate support conversations for assessments.
• Triaging referrals and responding to urgent situations.
• Manage relationships with referring teams.

Skills

Empathy

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

Job overview

Sequoia is an innovative service supporting people with Complex Emotional Needs (CEN) and Personality Difficulties across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire.

• DBT and MBT-informed groups
• Psychoeducation courses
• Peer support and community-led social groups

Co‑delivered with our partners at Rethink Mental Illness, we provide both clinical and community-based support. All interventions are available online and in person, with flexible delivery across home and community settings throughout BNSSG.

Why Join Us?

• Inclusive Culture – We celebrate diversity and foster a welcoming space for staff and service users
• Innovative Approach – Help shape a developing service built on a “test and learn” model
• Professional Growth – Benefit from robust supervision, training, and skill-building opportunities
• Flexible Working – Enjoy a hybrid model that supports wellbeing and work‑life balance

Training and Development

• DBT and MBT training opportunities
• Regular supervision and ongoing development
• Hybrid working across remote and community settings

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re organised, empathetic, and ready to help build a service that transforms lives—we’d love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the Sequoia team, you’ll play a vital role in running a dynamic, high-volume service supporting individuals with mild to moderate Complex Emotional Needs (CEN), including Personality Difficulties. Your work spans clinical support, service coordination, and collaboration with co‑delivery partners at Rethink Mental Illness.

Clinical and Group Work Responsibilities

• Facilitate support conversations (our term for assessments) throughout a person’s journey
• Join the duty team to triage referrals and respond to ad hoc situations
• Act as a link to referring teams, maintaining relationships and sharing feedback
• Support individuals with higher needs alongside Senior Practitioners
• Deliver DBT or MBT sessions under supervision
• Supervise staff managing complex cases, offering guidance through shadowing and feedback
• Collaborate with Rethink to assess group suitability and shape volunteer‑led work

Operational and Service Development Duties

• Be the go‑to for process and procedure, ensuring smooth operations
• Manage the admin team and oversee service processes
• Audit performance via clinical records and reports
• Monitor caseloads to ensure safe progression through pathways
• Support data collection and work with Clinical and Research Leads to analyse service data
• Use feedback and insights to improve delivery
• Co‑design service improvements with Rethink’s Expert by Experience team
• Share your CEN/PD expertise to shape AWP and Rethink‑led interventions