Community Learning Disability Team Manager

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber Foundation Trust; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in England as a Community Team Manager, where you’ll oversee clinical services within a dedicated team. This role emphasizes leadership in nursing care, operational management, and fostering a supportive environment for patients and staff. Ideal candidates will possess strong management skills and a commitment to enhancing service delivery.

Benefits

NHS benefits and conditions

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in management within a healthcare setting.
• Ability to promote person-centered care.
• Strong understanding of clinical quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and team responsibilities.
• Support service management in achieving objectives.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical Supervision

Team Management

Infection Control

Job description

The post holder will be based within the North Lincolnshire Learning Disability team and part of the wider Learning Disability and Forensic directorate. Working closely with the Learning Disability Service Manager, the post holder will review current business activities within the service. They will also lead in promoting the service, identifying good practice, and working with the team to implement recommendations.

The post holder will have direct line management responsibilities for the service and ensure robust management of the team.

The community team manager will oversee the day-to-day clinical and operational responsibilities for the clinical services within the nurse teams, the Intensive Support Team, and the wider multi-disciplinary team.

They will lead and support the nursing team in providing high standards of nursing care across various clinical specialties and contribute to the development of community health team services. Additionally, they will lead and embed the principles of transforming care across the learning disability service.

Job Outline

• Support the service manager in achieving the service's aims and objectives, including deputising and delegated responsibilities.
• Assist in the effective day-to-day management of the team within available resources and governance frameworks.
• Review staffing levels and skill mix as necessary.
• Lead, mentor, and support staff daily.
• Manage and provide clinical supervision to staff under line management.
• Work within infection control standards to improve care quality.
• Enhance environments for patients.
• Address patient and carer/relative concerns by building strong relationships.
• Promote partnership working with patients, carers, and stakeholders.

Scope & Authority

• Manage the team’s daily operations.
• Develop a culture of person-centred care.
• Promote an environment respecting equality and diversity, enabling service users and carers to participate actively in care decisions.
• Manage devolved budgets.
• Develop communication strategies to improve understanding among staff, patients, relatives, and carers, considering barriers to understanding.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 4,000 colleagues who are appreciated, valued, and respected. We offer a broad portfolio including mental health, physical health, learning disability, and substance misuse services.

About

We are passionate about improving our services and attracting dedicated staff who share our commitment to first-class care, aligned with our vision and values. Learn more about our strategy here: Strategy 2023-2028.

Visit our website to discover the benefits of working with us: Work with RDaSH. We value inclusive cultures; watch our allyship video: YouTube.

The main terms and conditions of service are available here: NHS Terms and Conditions.

For more information or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Rachael Deakin
• Job Title: Matron
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]