Community Team Manager

NHS; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Community Team Manager to lead the Ipswich Adult Community Mental Health Team. This role requires a dynamic individual who can provide both clinical and operational leadership, ensuring effective service delivery and governance. You will manage a dedicated team, promoting a culture of learning and development while ensuring patient-centered care. Join a supportive and ambitious team that values your contributions and offers opportunities for growth in a welcoming community. This is a chance to make a significant impact in mental health services within a vibrant region close to beautiful coastlines.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Professional networks

Ambitious transformation projects

Qualifications

• Experience at a senior clinical level including staff management.
• Leadership in a mental health care environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage service delivery and promote a values-based culture.
• Lead and train the team to ensure effective care delivery.

Skills

Leadership in mental health care

Staff management

Clinical experience

Service development

Education

RMN, DIP SW, DIP OT or equivalent

Ongoing professional development towards a degree

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Team Manager with Ipswich Adult Community Mental Health Team, based at Mariner House, Ipswich.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our team. A key aspect of this role is providing clinical and operational leadership to the Team, including line management responsibilities, and ensuring effective governance processes. You will be responsible for ensuring effective service delivery. As Community Team Manager, you will play a key role in the overall development of our service and clinical practice.

Main duties of the job

1. Responsible for the operational management of the service delivery within the service. Provide visible leadership, promote a values-based culture, and act as a role model within the environment.
2. Lead and manage the team, ensuring they are suitably trained, informed, and competent to carry out their duties, with mechanisms for supervision, appraisal, objective setting, and personal development planning.
3. Demonstrate understanding of service user needs and care requirements. Contribute to MDT decisions regarding care based on knowledge and expertise.
4. Ensure care is delivered within a patient-centered framework involving service users, families, and carers. Use feedback from service users and carers to improve the service.
5. Ensure team practices align with trust policies, protocols, standards, including NICE guidance where possible, and that complaints and incidents are reported appropriately.
6. Implement systems to embed learning and continuous improvements from incidents and complaints.
7. Distribute tasks and responsibilities fairly within the team to provide effective and responsive care for service users and carers.

About us

Here at NSFT, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly, and supportive team that values sharing experiences and learning. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities and are committed to providing an environment where you can thrive.

Why work for us?

We face challenges as a Trust but have ambitious aspirations, exciting transformation work, and dedicated individuals supporting our journey. We have strong professional networks and an exceptional leadership team that cares for our staff.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?

The region is warm and welcoming, close to beautiful coastlines and Broads National Park. It’s an hour and a half from London, with an international airport in Norwich. The area offers rich history, independent cafes, shops, theatres, excellent shopping, dining, top schools, and affordable housing.

Job details

Date posted: 01 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per year (gross)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 246-ESU7147945

Job locations: Mariner House, Handford Road, Ipswich, IP1 2BU

Job description & responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for detailed key accountabilities. If you are ready to make a difference in your community, click APPLY!

Person Specification

Experience (Essential):

• Experience at a senior clinical level including staff management/supervision.
• Leadership in a mental health care environment including service development.

Experience (Desirable):

• Experience working with complex case management.

Qualifications (Essential):

• RMN, DIP SW, DIP OT, or equivalent.

Qualifications (Desirable):

• Ongoing professional development working towards a degree.

Additional requirements

This role is subject to a DBS check, and applicants must have current UK professional registration. Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. For more details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance on criminal record checks for overseas applicants is available.