Team Leader

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Radlett; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Radlett seeks an experienced Team Leader to provide nursing oversight and manage inpatient services. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical leadership skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality care in line with Trust values. Competitive benefits include leadership training and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Leadership and management training opportunities

5% high-cost allowance supplement

27 days holiday, rising to 33 days

Comprehensive health and wellbeing services

One of the UK’s best pension schemes

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RNMH/RNLD/RMN) with appropriate UK professional registration.
• Evidence of management or leadership development.
• Teaching/training experience in a multiprofessional setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for nursing care and management.
• Deliver clinical leadership to nursing staff.
• Manage and develop the inpatient service team.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Resilience

Effective communication

De-escalation skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Degree with postgraduate experience

ENB 998/Mentorship

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and 24‑hour responsibility and accountability for the provision and management of high‑quality nursing care and the treatment of service users within the inpatient service area.
• Deliver effective clinical leadership to ensure all nursing staff receive the appropriate supervision and support, in conjunction with an agreed professional development plan.
• Ensure effective nursing assessment and provision of a high standard of care within the inpatient service area.
• Act as a positive clinical lead and role model within the inpatient service area.
• Manage and develop the inpatient service team to meet the changing needs of service users, delivering a high‑quality service that works with users and staff to ensure practices respond effectively to both individual and service needs.
• Establish and maintain team systems and processes for effective operation, including outcome measurements, audit and annual service policy review.
• Set and monitor care standards for the inpatient service area.
• Maintain the day‑to‑day running of the service area to a high standard.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with community teams, other agencies and service areas.
• Ensure sensitive responses by the inpatient service team to the needs of relatives and carers, encouraging their participation in care delivery.
• Maintain positive working relationships and clear communications with team members and other professionals.
• Enhance public relations by taking active steps to project a positive image of service users, the service and the Trust.

Key Information

We are seeking an experienced, resilient and motivated Team Leader who demonstrates our Trust values of Welcoming, Kind, Positive, Respectful and Professional in everything they do. You will be an inclusive and compassionate clinical leader, committed to delivering personalised, high‑quality care to women accessing acute inpatient support, and to ensuring their families and carers feel involved, reassured and heard.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RNMH/RNLD/RMN) with appropriate UK professional registration.
• Degree with experience of postgraduate level study or equivalent experience.
• ENB 998/Mentorship.
• Evidence of management or leadership development.
• NMC membership.
• Teaching/training experience, management of staff in a multiprofessional setting.
• Strong post‑registration experience, including as a band 6.
• Detailed awareness of issues in inpatient service areas – legislation, DoH guidance, NPSA, PEAT, CQC, NHSLA, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act including an understanding of standards.
• Ability to provide clinical supervision, appraisal, preceptorship and staff support methods.
• Knowledge of current developments in mental health or learning disabilities care.
• Candidates requiring a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom must assess their eligibility according to the UK visa criteria.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working in other care settings.
• Recognises and reflects on barriers to effective communication, modifying communication in response.
• De‑escalation skills for managing verbal aggression of disturbed service users.
• Keeps accurate and complete records and maintains communication consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates good verbal presentation skills.
• Ability to chair meetings effectively and demonstrate good decision‑making skills.
• Flexible and responsive approach to care.
• Knowledge and ability to positively manage change.
• Ability to identify and manage changes to clinical risks.
• Ability to produce reports e.g., related to complaints, investigations, SIs, audits, etc.
• Able to manage a budget effectively.

Why Join Us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is rated as an Outstanding provider of mental health and learning disability services by the Care Quality Commission. It has received numerous awards and recognises the dedication and culture of its staff.

Benefits

• Leadership and management training opportunities.
• 5% high‑cost allowance supplement (max £2,198 per annum).
• 27 days holiday, rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro‑rata where applicable).
• One of the UK’s best pension schemes.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing services.
• Special leave for family and personal reasons.
• NHS Car Lease Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.