Clinical Team Leader (Social Work/Allied Health Professionals/Nursing)

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Team Leader to guide Mental Health Support Teams in delivering high-quality interventions for children and young people. This role emphasizes leadership, resilience, and adaptability in a dynamic environment, ensuring effective service delivery while meeting key performance indicators. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders to develop integrated pathways and support a holistic approach to mental health care. Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact in the community and enhancing the well-being of young individuals and their families.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading high-performing teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the clinical teams.
• Support staff supervision and service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team Leadership

Mental Health Interventions

Staff Supervision

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Education

Relevant Clinical Qualification

Management Training

Job description

Job Overview

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 role requires engaging service users, their carers, and community leaders to offer a holistic approach. To thrive, you need to be resilient, motivated, and adaptable to an ever-changing environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate their approach to 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.

Areas of Responsibility

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

About The Service

Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland MHST is an early intervention and preventative mental health and emotional wellbeing service. It delivers evidence-based interventions for CYP with mild to moderate mental health needs. The service is part of the national MHST Programme, commissioned following the 2017 Green Paper on transforming children and young people's mental health care.

Contact Details

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Job Description Summary

This role involves supporting teams to provide high-quality services to CYP and their families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Responsibilities include staff supervision, service improvement, participation and co-production work with CYP, and organizing Whole School Approach initiatives, all within clinical governance and professional standards. The Clinical Team Leader will manage the day-to-day operations of the teams.

The teams operate Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, excluding Bank Holidays, with some flexible working arrangements.

The Clinical Team Lead will collaborate with Service Managers, Clinical Leads, and other senior colleagues to ensure delivery of an effective Early Intervention Service. They will also support the development of integrated pathways with internal and external partners to provide seamless services centered around children and young people. Meeting KPIs and quality standards is essential.

Additionally, the Clinical Team Leader will manage their own caseload, delivering early intervention, including complex cases and mental health assessments.

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

We encourage early applications as the advert may close early if sufficient applications are received.