Mental Health Practitioner - Mental Health Helpline

TN United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Service Manager to lead the Early Intervention Team in Derbyshire. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in mental health services, providing compassionate leadership and ensuring quality standards. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will help foster a supportive environment for both staff and patients. With flexible working hours and a commitment to ongoing training, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in their careers while making a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Flexible working

Annual leave

Ongoing training

NHS pension

Maternity/paternity/adoption benefits

Discounts

Wellbeing opportunities

Structured development

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing or Occupational Therapy required.
• Experience in mental health community settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage the team daily.
• Deliver management supervision and conduct appraisals.
• Collaborate with local partners for place-based care.

Skills

Leadership skills

Motivational and influencing skills

Knowledge of management structures

Autonomous working and prioritization

Responding to complex information within deadlines

Self-reflection and performance appraisal

Education

Degree/Diploma in Nursing or Occupational Therapy

ENB / Mentoring in Practice or equivalent

Current registration with NMC/HCPC

Management/Leadership Qualification

Job description

Service Manager

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area: Operational Management

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time, Flexible working

Salary: £__,___ - £__,___ per annum (Yearly)

Job Reference: 48718a15df3a

Job Views: 9

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate, and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

Rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services, our colleagues are praised for treating patients with compassion and kindness, and feeling proud to work here.

We value equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a 'People First Culture' where everyone feels a sense of belonging, differences are celebrated, and all backgrounds are welcomed.

Job overview

We are seeking a motivated individual passionate about Mental Health to lead the Early Intervention Team covering South County and City areas of Derbyshire. The role involves providing compassionate leadership, driving quality standards, and operational management to support a multidisciplinary team.

The team includes Nurses, OTs, Support Workers, Psychology, Medical colleagues, and Administrators.

The Service Manager will oversee daily team functions, ensure safe and effective care within the early intervention model, and support the team’s development. Regular supervision, peer support, and training are provided.

Main duties of the job

• Support and manage the team daily.
• Deliver management supervision.
• Conduct appraisals and develop personal development plans.
• Manage team performance.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Lead to ensure best practice.
• Support team well-being.
• Implement changes and participate in quality improvement projects.
• Handle employee relations issues such as sickness and performance.
• Work with local partners to deliver place-based care.

Working for our organization

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and be part of a compassionate workforce dedicated to making a positive impact. We are rated 'GOOD' by the CQC, with staff praised for compassion and pride in their work.

Benefits include flexible working, annual leave, ongoing training, NHS pension, maternity/paternity/adoption benefits, discounts, wellbeing opportunities, and structured development.

Person specification

Training, Qualifications, and Registration

• Degree/Diploma in Nursing or Occupational Therapy
• ENB / Mentoring in Practice or equivalent
• Current registration with NMC/HCPC

Desirable

• Management/Leadership Qualification

Experience

• Recent relevant experience as a Band 6 or equivalent in mental health community setting
• Experience working with individuals with severe and enduring needs
• Supervising junior staff and students
• Managing complex information with motivational skills

Skills

• Leadership skills
• Motivational and influencing skills
• Knowledge of management structures
• Autonomous working and prioritization
• Responding to complex information within deadlines
• Self-reflection and performance appraisal

Values

• Respect
• Compassion
• Responsiveness and positivity
• Supportiveness

Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Julie Pickford

Title: Deputy Area Service Manager

Email: [contact email]

Application contact

For application assistance, contact:

Recruitment Team
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
1st Floor Kingsway House (Entrance D)
Kingsway
Derby
DE 3LZ
Telephone: [phone number]