Team Leader - Specialist Community Forensic Team

Greater Manchester Mental Health Nhs Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave rising to 29 and

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Fuel Genie Fuel Cards

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is seeking an experienced registered professional to lead the Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) as Team Leader. You will supervise a multidisciplinary group, drive service development and ensure high-quality care.

The role requires strong leadership, effective communication and the ability to manage priorities, with collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, probation and other partners.

Qualifications

• Experience of mental health inpatient/community work.
• Experience of MDT working.
• Advanced leadership and management experience (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operational management of a multi-disciplinary community-based team.
• Lead service development and initiatives as part of the senior leadership team.
• Chair clinical and operational meetings regularly with colleagues.
• Provide specialised advice contributing to diagnosis, care or education of patients/clients.
• Participate in service on-site/on-call rota as required.

Skills

Mental health expertise

Leadership

MDT working

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered professional to join the Specialist Community Forensic Team, as a Team Leader.

The Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) is a community-based service in Greater Manchester providing support to individuals with mental health issues relating to their offending/risk behaviour who have been discharged from a secure inpatient setting.

The successful candidate will be an experienced registered professional with strong knowledge, skills and experience in leadership and managing staff. You will be a team player committed to innovation and service development, have a positive, motivational and proactive manner. The successful person will support the ongoing transformation of the service incorporating the Trust Values.

This role requires the ability to multitask and prioritise - incorporating service development, operational and people management. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.

The candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborate closely with partner agencies such as the Ministry of Justice, probation and both statutory and voluntary sector organisations.

The role will involve the day-to-day operational oversight of the service, working closely with the operational manager and other leads within SCFT ensuring the highest delivery of care.

Main duties of the job

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

To be responsible for the day-to-day operational management, leadership, and development of a multi-disciplinary community-based team. The team is integrated, flexible and recovery-orientated to deliver a safe, effective, and high-quality service.

Participate as a member of the senior leadership team within SCFT, contributing to service development and initiatives.

Supervising clinical staff members on the team, including completion of appraisals, managing sickness and absence and overseeing training for the team.

Regularly chair clinical and operational meetings with support from colleagues where appropriate.

To provide specialised advice which contributes to the diagnosis, care or education of patients/clients.

Screening of referrals and allocation of cases across the team to relevant professionals.

Participate in the service bronze on site / on call rota as required.

The working hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. You may occasionally need to work flexibly outside regular office hours to respond to service user need.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata

Band

Band 7

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Closing date

11 November 2026

Staff benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• Fuel Genie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification

Experience - Essential

• Experience of mental health inpatient/community work
• Experience of MDT working

Experience - Desirable

• Advanced leadership and management experience
• Experience of working in secure mental health services
• Experience of developing others

Knowledge - Essential

• Knowledge of legislation applicable to area of work
• Knowledge of risk assessment and management

Knowledge - Desirable

• Advanced qualification in leadership
• Operational knowledge of secure mental health services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact

Operational Manager: Emma Camac, [e-mail], 01613583189

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