Team Manager - Mental Health and Learning Disability Services - HMP

NHS; Pentre Maelor; Remote; GBP 50.000 - 57.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Disability Confident Employer scheme

Family-friendly benefits

Zusammenfassung

NHS/Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead the Mental Health and Learning Disability Team at HMP Berwyn. The post is Band 7, full-time (37.5 hours per week) on a permanent contract with a salary of £50,129–£57,365 per annum.

The successful candidate will provide clinical governance, staff development, and lead service improvements to deliver safe, recovery‑focused care in a prison setting.

Qualifikationen

• Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification is required.
• Post graduate education in a relevant area is expected.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and CPD.

Aufgaben

• Provide visible and effective leadership to a multidisciplinary team.
• Lead implementation of innovative, evidence-based care approaches.
• Ensure governance, risk management, and quality assurance.
• Support staff development and professional growth.
• Promote a positive, inclusive working environment within the prison setting.

Kenntnisse

Ability to work unsupervised

Time management

Leadership

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Post graduate education in a relevant area

Continued professional development

Tools

Clinical information systems

Jobbeschreibung

Team Manager - Mental Health and Learning Disability Services - HMP

Band 7

Main area Mental Health Nursing Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours 37.5 hours per week (Full time - 37.5 hours per week) Job ref 050-HMP-NMR006-1026

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site HMP Berwyn Town Wrexham Salary £50,129 - £57,365 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2026 23:59

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Team Manager to join the Mental Health and Learning Disability Team within the integrated Healthcare Service at HMP Berwyn.

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your professional registration, extensive clinical experience, and leadership expertise to a service that makes a meaningful difference to the lives of individuals within the prison setting. We are seeking a motivated, compassionate, and forward-thinking leader with excellent communication and organisational skills, coupled with a strong commitment to supporting, developing, and empowering staff.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

As Team Manager, you will provide visible and effective leadership to a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and patient-centred care. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the ongoing transformation of mental health and learning disability services, ensuring that operational policies, procedures, and practices remain aligned with strategic objectives, service developments, and best practice standards.

The successful candidate will lead the implementation of innovative and evidence-based approaches to care, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and professional development. You will maintain a visible and approachable presence within the service, providing guidance, support, and expert advice to staff while promoting a positive, inclusive, and compassionate working environment.

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic leader who can bring both expertise and enthusiasm to this challenging and rewarding role. You will support the team to achieve the highest standards of care through effective clinical governance, robust risk management, quality assurance, and service improvement initiatives. By encouraging innovation, accountability, and collaborative working, you will help ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and recovery-focused services that improve outcomes for the individuals in our care.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the successful receipt of a DBS and prison vetting clearances.

Please note if your application is successful and you are invited to interview, they will be held on site at HMP Berwyn to ensure candidates have an understanding of the environment. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Mental health Nurse
• Post Graduate Education in a relevant area
• Evidence of having developed clinical practice and Continued Professional Development

Experience

• Demonstrable experience at Band 6 or 7 or equivalent
• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role
• Experience of supporting the implementation of clinical policies, protocol and guidelines
• Experience of using clinical information systems
• Experience of leading a clinical team within a prison or custodial environment

Aptitude and Abilities

• Ability to work unsupervised
• Evidence of effective time management of own workload and ability to delegate to others appropriately

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.