Day Unit Team Leader Band 6

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Retford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dynamic individual to provide leadership in a Day Unit at Rampton Hospital. The role involves supporting the Day Unit Manager, developing therapy programmes, and ensuring operational excellence. Ideal candidates have strong leadership skills and experience in mental health care. The position offers a competitive high secure allowance and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

High secure allowance of £7,000

In-house occupational health services

Employee-led staff networks

Qualifications

• Proven skills, knowledge, and experience in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to support a team and lead projects.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Day Unit Manager and deputise in their absence.
• Develop and deliver collaborative Day Unit programmes.
• Oversee operational running of the service.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassion and motivation

Job description

Are you looking at taking the next step in your career? We are seeking to recruit a dynamic individual with proven skills, knowledge and experience to provide leadership to an established team of Allied Healthcare Professionals and support staff within one of the four Day Units within the Therapies and Education Service at Rampton Hospital.

The post holder will support the Day Unit Manager and will deputise in their absence. We are looking for an enthusiastic compassionate and motivated individual with excellent communication skills to make a difference to the lives of our patients. Providing service development, programme ideas, and the day to day operational running of the service.

In return we can offer an additional £7,000 high secure allowance to successful applicants.

To develop and provide collaborative Day Unit programmes for one of the Four Day Units, and lead on the development and coordination of a needs led therapy service in partnership with relevant stakeholders

The post is situated within the Forensic Care Group and located in the High Secure setting of Rampton Hospital. The post holder will develop and provide a variety of specialist individual and group interventions to a population of individuals with complex mental health needs. Undertake PAD’s, supervision, coaching and the development of day unit staff., to ensure staff are supported to undertake supervision as identified in Trust policy. Ensure attendance at essential training by staff as required.

Continually update and develop skills and utilise CPD opportunities and maintain portfolio in line with trust standards, as required.

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Samantha McDaid Job title: Day Unit Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01777 248321

Samantha McDaid

Ext 7901

John Muldoon

Ext 7597