Mental Health Access Line Team Leader

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Broughton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Broughton is looking for a dynamic Team Leader for their Mental Health Assess Line. The role involves leading a dedicated team to deliver crucial mental health assessments while ensuring adherence to quality standards. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership skills and a commitment to team development. The Trust supports flexible working arrangements to enhance employee satisfaction and well-being.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in leading teams in a mental health or clinical setting.
• Ability to work effectively within established procedures.
• Experience in performance evaluation and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and empower your team to work confidently and effectively within established Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure team goals are met, driving continuous improvement and excellence.
• Supervise and evaluate team members, fostering a culture of support and development.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team management

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you have the leadership skills to guide a dedicated team delivering critical mental health assessments and support? If so, we want you to join our Mental Health Assess Line as a Team Leader.

In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee a dynamic team ensuring they operate efficiently within the Standard Operating Procedures, consistently meet their objectives, and provide a responsive, effective service to those who need it most. Your leadership will be crucial in shaping the delivery of a service that collaborates closely with a range of partners, from the Police to the North West Ambulance Service(NWAS), and local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and empower your team to work confidently and effectively within established Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure team goals are met, driving continuous improvement and excellence.
• Supervise and evaluate team members, fostering a culture of support and development.
• Take ownership of day-to-day team management, ensuring swift and high-quality service delivery.
• Organise and deliver both management and clinical supervision to staff, supporting their professional growth.
• Play a hands-on role in supporting all aspects of the service, helping shape and enhance our mental health response.

About the Trust

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Flexible working

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

How to apply / Additional information

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Margaret Marshall
Job title: Interim Service Manager
Email address: [e-mail]