Team Manager - West Cornwall

NHS; Penzance; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health provider in Cornwall is seeking a Team Manager to oversee daily operations of mental health services. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and substantial experience in senior mental health roles. This position requires collaboration with various health professionals and a commitment to needs-led care for service users. Join a dedicated team making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Substantial relevant experience of working post qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience of service development and change processes.
• Current Professional registration.
• Substantial experience working at a senior level in a mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the mental health team.
• Work collaboratively with the Operational Manager and Clinical Leads.
• Ensure staff are supported in providing needs-led care.

Skills

Proven leadership and management skills

Analytical skills in assessing clinical risks

Knowledge of health and safety requirements

Knowledge and application of KSF

Education

Degree level qualification in relevant subject

Leadership/Management qualification

Job description

Team Manager - West Cornwall

The closing date is 24 September 2025

Main duties of the job

With the community transformation ongoing, there is significant development and innovation in Cornwall's delivery of mental health services. We are creating a core mental health offer across the Mid area of Cornwall, with joint working across services to create networks of support for people with severe mental health problems. The Team Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the team and will work closely with the Operational Manager and Clinical Leads on transformation and development of the service. The ideal candidate will lead compassionately, work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team, and ensure that staff are fully supported to provide needs-led care and treatment for service users.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust, including doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. We also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer and during holidays, many people visit the area, increasing demand for our services.

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualification/experience

• Substantial relevant experience of working post qualification or equivalent experience
• Degree level qualification in relevant subject or equivalent relevant experience
• Leadership/Management qualification or experience to diploma level
• Experience of service development and change processes
• Current Professional registration
• Substantial experience working at a senior level in a mental health setting

Skills

• Proven leadership, and management skills
• Analytical skills in assessing both clinical and generic health and safety service risks and development of risk management plans
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements
• Knowledge and application of KSF, workforce planning and management

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.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust