Mental Health Service Manager - Clinician Leader, NHS

Sussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent NHS Pension

Generous holiday entitlement (27 days+

8 bank holidays)

Access to NHS discount schemes (Blue/

Free parking on-site

Access to psychological support

Job summary

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated leader to supervise and support a growing team delivering crisis support across Sussex. The role involves managing both operational and clinical matters, developing policies, and leading quality audits.

You will design and deliver supervision for team members, ensure mandatory training is completed, and contribute to multidisciplinary groups to improve care. A flexible, home-work life balance and diverse shifts are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk assessment and management within mental health services.
• Proven ability to lead clinical and managerial teams.
• Experience delivering supervision and staff development.
• Ability to develop and review policies and guidelines.
• Commitment to governance and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead on policy development, protocols, or guidelines within the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide clinical and managerial leadership to monitor and develop practice of SMHL staff.
• Develop and participate in supervision structure for team members; ensure staff compliance with professional regulations.
• Lead quality audits and provide feedback to staff.
• Coordinate and lead staff training, including mandatory training and staff development.

Skills

Risk assessment & management

Leadership & management

Training delivery

Policy development

Quality audits

Staff supervision & mentoring

Governance & compliance

Autonomy & initiative

Professional registration (UK)

Flexible working

Education

Diploma-level qualification in relevant field

Mentorship Course / ENB equivalent

UK professional registration (NMC/HCPC/SWE)

Job description

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated leader to supervise and support a growing team delivering crisis support across Sussex. The role involves managing both operational and clinical matters, developing policies, and leading quality audits.

You will design and deliver supervision for team members, ensure mandatory training is completed, and contribute to multidisciplinary groups to improve care. A flexible, home-work life balance and diverse shifts are offered.