Head of Mental Health Services

TN United Kingdom; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to head their Mental Health Services. This pivotal role involves overseeing the mental health division, conducting assessments, and shaping care plans. You'll manage a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with regulations while driving performance and quality. With a focus on person-centred care, you'll have the opportunity to influence the lives of many. If you are a passionate RMN with leadership experience and a commitment to excellence, this role offers a rewarding challenge in a supportive environment.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

CPD support

Leadership training

Revalidation assistance

Bupa Assist wellbeing support

Company phone

Company laptop

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid NMC pin as an RMN with leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and mental health legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments and create trauma-informed care plans.
• Manage department budgets, staff rotas, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership in Mental Health Care

Clinical Governance

Risk Management

Mental Health Assessments

Staff Management

Trauma-Informed Care

Education

Registered Mental Nurse (RMN)

Tools

NHS Frameworks

Performance Management Systems

Job description

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We don’t just provide care—we pioneer it. At Hope Homecare, our passion is person-centred, purpose-driven support. With CQC and NHS contracts under our belt and a gold standard end-of-life care badge to prove it, we’re now expanding our mental health services—and we’re looking for a leader, not just a nurse.

The Role – Be the Architect of Our Mental Health Division

This is a senior leadership role with clinical teeth. As Head of Mental Health Services, you’ll run the mental health arm of our supported living service like your own specialist unit. Every referral, every plan, every staff rota, every budget—you’ll own it. You won’t just change lives. You’ll shape the whole service.

Core Responsibilities

1. Conduct mental health assessments and create person-centred, trauma-informed care plans.
2. Lead safeguarding, clinical governance, and risk management.
3. Manage mental health-specific referrals and relationships with commissioners.
4. Recruit, supervise, and develop your mental health staff team.
5. Conduct regular spot checks, supervisions, and appraisals.
6. Manage department budgets and track KPIs.
7. Lead on staff rotas and ensure safe, effective coverage.
8. Ensure compliance with CQC, PAMMS, MCA, DoLS.

Requirements

1. RMN with valid NMC pin.
2. 3+ years in a leadership role within mental health care.
3. Strong understanding of relevant legislation and compliance frameworks.
4. Experience in managing staff and building services.
5. Must be a driver with access to a vehicle.
6. Must have easy access to Barnet, Haringey, and Havering.
7. Experience in supported living.
8. Familiar with NHS frameworks and tendered contracts.
9. Trained in trauma-informed care, PACE, or DBT.

Salary and Benefits

1. £60,000 – £65,000 salary + performance bonuses.
2. 35 days annual leave.
3. CPD support, leadership training, revalidation assistance.
4. Bupa Assist wellbeing support.
5. Company phone and laptop.