CBT Psychotherapist

TN United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming mental health care in the Garden of England. As an Operational Team Manager, you'll lead a clinical team, ensuring high-quality care and performance within a supportive environment. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals, fostering a culture of kindness and compassion. With a commitment to professional development, you will thrive in a diverse team that values every member's contribution. If you're passionate about mental health and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience as a band 6 or band 7 practitioner in community mental health.
• Supervisory and leadership experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Line manage clinical staff and ensure high-quality care delivery.
• Utilize data to monitor service performance and motivate the team.
• Collaborate with Patient Safety and Quality teams to enhance care.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Management

Mental Health Expertise

Data Utilization

Communication

Education

Registered Mental Health Professional

Degree in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work

Job description

Job overview

Do you want to be part of something new and exciting, a person-centred mental health revolution?

Together, we're stronger. Join the multi-agency drive for better mental health care.

We have an exciting opportunity for a registered mental health professional (nursing, occupational therapy or social work) to join the Maidstone Mental Health Together Plus as an Operational Team Manager.

Under the direction of the Service Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and leadership of the Maidstone Mental Health Together Plus Team. You will manage a team of clinical staff and support individuals to reach their potential, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care.

As Team Manager, you will work collaboratively within a dynamic leadership team in the new transformational model, accountable for the team's performance and operational delivery of safe and effective care in the integrated Community Services.

The ideal applicant will have experience as a band 6 or band 7 practitioner in community mental health, with a good understanding of health and social needs, and supervisory & leadership experience.

Main duties of the job

• Line manage clinical staff.
• Utilise data to monitor service performance against indicators.
• Motivate and support high performance and quality care.
• Ensure adherence to Trust policies and address performance issues.
• Lead recruitment and retention efforts.
• Liaise with other services to enhance patient experience and recovery.
• Communicate clearly and escalate concerns as needed.
• Collaborate with Patient Safety and Quality teams to improve clinical safety and quality, manage risk, incidents, and learning.
• Work with clinical and admin leads to improve care delivery and patient experience.
• Handle complaints promptly, sharing lessons learned.

Please refer to the attached job description for more information.

Working for our organisation

Join us in the Garden of England, combining professional development with a high quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to 1.8 million people across the county.

Rated 'Good' overall by CQC and 'Outstanding' for care, the Trust employs 3,283 staff across 66 buildings in 33 locations, covering 1,450 square miles.

Join our friendly, diverse team committed to excellent care for our service users and their loved ones.

Our work environment fosters kindness and compassion, recognizing everyone’s vital role in providing exemplary service.