Clinical Team Manager

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Leeds is seeking a Clinical Team Manager for the Skylark Ward. This role involves leading a multi-professional team to ensure high standards of inpatient care for young people. Candidates must possess a BSc/Dip RMN (Mental Health) and have experience at a leadership level. The position offers opportunities for professional development and is a chance to make a significant impact in mental health services.

Benefits

Employee wellbeing support

27 - 33 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of managing and supervising staff.
• Working at Leadership level Band 6 and above.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-professional team in providing high quality inpatient care.
• Ensure all health care interventions improve user experience.
• Manage and lead the operational functioning of the team.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Mental health expertise

Education

BSc/Dip RMN (Mental Health)

Job description

Job summary

Skylark ward Red Kite View, within the Leeds Children and Young Peoples Inpatient Service, is recruiting a Clinical Team Manager.

As a Ward Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the day to day running of the General Adolescent Ward ward, and the care provided, is safe, effective and of a high standard. We are looking for someone who has the passion and enthusiasm to truly make a difference to the care of young people in an inpatient setting. We are also looking for someone who understands, and role models a multi-disciplinary and inclusive approach to care delivery, where compassionate and collective leadership is central. You will be a key colleague within the leadership and management teams across Children and Young People Services. If this is you, then we want to hear from you!

This is a rewarding and challenging role, but one where you will be able to make a real difference to service user care and the experience of your colleagues. In return, we will offer you a supportive team structure and commitment to your own professional development.

The post holder must hold a Professional Healthcare registration.If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity further please contact talk to Amber Shannon Matron 07929 858658

Main duties of the job

Work with the established leadership team in the service to organise, integrate, and lead a multi-professional team in providing high quality inpatient care as part of the wider Children and Young People service of Leeds and York Partnerships Foundation Trust

Work in partnership with Leadership Team and Matron in the continuing development of accessible, responsive and locally based Childre and Young People Services.

Ensure the delivery of a comprehensive targeted and user focused service through effective leadership, prioritisation and liaison with key stakeholders of the service.

Lead on the investigation of Clinical incidents in accordance with Trust Policy, complaints and service reviews and inspections.

Ensure all staff, project and budget management responsibilities are undertaken within Trust guidelines.

Act as a champion for the service, demonstrating a participative and supportive leadership style with a commitment to team working.

Manage and lead the operational functioning of the team, participating in an on-call system if required.

About us

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.

Applicants should be aware that any individual requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

173-35525-CYP

Job locations

Red Kite View, GAU, Skylark Ward

Greenhill Road

Leeds

LS12 3QE

Job description Job responsibilities

• Ensure that all health care interventions are aimed at improving the experience of Service Users and their carers.
• Organise, integrate, and lead a multi-professional team in providing a high-quality service to service users of Leeds and York Partnerships Foundation Trust
• Ensure the delivery of a comprehensive targeted and user focused through effective management, prioritisation, and liaison with key stakeholders of the service.
• Lead on the investigation of Clinical incidents in accordance with Trust Policy, complaints and service reviews and inspections.
• Ensure all staff, project and budget management responsibilities are undertaken within Trust guidelines.
• Act as a champion for the service, demonstrating a participative and supportive management style with a commitment to team working.
• Manage and lead the operational functioning of the team, participating in an on-call system if required.
• Participate in the Triage, Assessment, Formulation and delivery of Care

Job description Job responsibilities

• Ensure that all health care interventions are aimed at improving the experience of Service Users and their carers.
• Organise, integrate, and lead a multi-professional team in providing a high-quality service to service users of Leeds and York Partnerships Foundation Trust
• Ensure the delivery of a comprehensive targeted and user focused through effective management, prioritisation, and liaison with key stakeholders of the service.
• Lead on the investigation of Clinical incidents in accordance with Trust Policy, complaints and service reviews and inspections.
• Ensure all staff, project and budget management responsibilities are undertaken within Trust guidelines.
• Act as a champion for the service, demonstrating a participative and supportive management style with a commitment to team working.
• Manage and lead the operational functioning of the team, participating in an on-call system if required.
• Participate in the Triage, Assessment, Formulation and delivery of Care

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• BSc/Dip RMN (mental Health)

Experience Essential

• Working at Leadership level Band 6 and above
• Experience of managing and supervising staff

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• BSc/Dip RMN (mental Health)

Experience Essential

• Working at Leadership level Band 6 and above
• Experience of managing and supervising staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Red Kite View, GAU, Skylark Ward

Greenhill Road

Leeds

LS12 3QE

Employer's website

https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Red Kite View, GAU, Skylark Ward

Greenhill Road

Leeds

LS12 3QE

Employer's website

https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)