Clinical Team Leader- Social Work/AHP

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in mental health services is seeking a Clinical Team Leader to support high-quality interventions for children and young people in Leicester. This role involves team management and the delivery of early intervention services within the community. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership and a commitment to holistic care, as well as resilience in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

DBS costs covered

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading high-performing teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet KPIs.
• Engagement with service users and community leaders.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of mental health support teams.
• Supervise staff and implement service improvements.
• Deliver early interventions and manage own caseload.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Resilience

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust provides Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in education settings across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, serving children, young people (CYP), their families, and communities.

If you have the passion and drive to lead a team delivering evidence-based interventions for CYP, working across education settings and communities, then this could be the role for you.

We are looking for a Clinical Team Leader committed to delivering high-quality care, demonstrating commitment, innovation, and a positive attitude. The candidate should be able to engage service users, their carers, and community leaders to offer a holistic approach.

The role requires resilience, motivation, and adaptability to an ever-changing environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate their plan to carry out the role and their commitment to team working. They should have the ability to work under pressure and a proven track record of delivering KPIs and leading high-performing teams through strong leadership and people skills.

We are seeking a Clinical Team Leader for the following areas: Melton & Rutland, Hinckley, Northwest Leicestershire, and Loughborough/Charnwood Teams. A full UK driving license and access to a car are required.

Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland MHST is an early intervention and preventative mental health and emotional wellbeing service.

Main duties of the job

You will support the teams to provide high-quality services to CYP (and their families) experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. This includes supervising staff, implementing service improvements, supporting participation and co-production with CYP, and organizing Whole School Approach work, all in accordance with clinical governance and professional standards.

The Clinical Team Leader will manage the day-to-day operations of the teams, which operate Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, excluding Bank Holidays, with some flexible working.

You will work with Service Managers, Clinical Leads, and other senior colleagues to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient Early Intervention Service. You will also develop and implement integrated pathways with colleagues within MHST and external partners to support seamless service delivery focused on children and young people.

Meeting key performance indicators and quality schedules will be part of your responsibilities.

Additionally, you will manage your own caseload, delivering early intervention, including complex cases and mental health assessments.

For the full list of main duties, please refer to the job description.

About us

We may close the advert early if we receive enough applications, so please apply promptly.

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides community health, mental health, and learning disability services for all ages, delivered across over 100 settings. Our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.

We are committed to developing a workforce that reflects our community, actively promoting equal opportunities in employment and service delivery. We encourage applications from all community sections, especially underrepresented groups.

Details about benefits, leadership behaviors, and other information are available in the 'Information for Applicants' document.

We consider requests for flexible working patterns in line with our policy. New staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probation period. All jobs require UK work permission, and DBS disclosure costs are covered by the individual, deducted from salary after starting.

Applicants at risk within the NHS who meet essential criteria will be given interview preference.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

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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 verify no previous criminal convictions.