Community Mental Health Team Lead

NHS; Grantham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Grantham is seeking an experienced Team Manager to oversee its Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). This role encompasses day-to-day operational management, leadership, and quality assurance to ensure the delivery of effective mental health services. Candidates should possess a degree in mental health or social care, strong clinical reasoning skills, and experience managing staff. A commitment to high-quality care is essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders. Flexible working options and career development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Wide range of training and promotion opportunities

Active staff network groups

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience of working with adults with mental health needs.
• Experience of managing staff and good leadership skills.
• Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of clinical care in one's own practice and the team's practice.
• Lead on the step-up, step-down approach, engaging with Primary Care.
• Manage case-load and service delivery in accordance with Service/Trust productivity requirements.

Skills

Highly developed clinical reasoning skills

Negotiation skills for conflict resolution

IT skills - email, word processing, excel

Self-motivated with excellent personal management skills

Education

Degree in mental health and social care or equivalent

Evidence of specialised continued professional training in clinical practice

Management Training

Job description

A leading mental health service provider in Grantham is seeking an experienced Team Manager to oversee its Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). This role encompasses day-to-day operational management, leadership, and quality assurance to ensure the delivery of effective mental health services. Candidates should possess a degree in mental health or social care, strong clinical reasoning skills, and experience managing staff. A commitment to high-quality care is essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders. Flexible working options and career development opportunities are provided.