Team Manager - West Cornwall

NHS; Penzance; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cornwall is seeking a Community Mental Health Team Manager. The role involves leading a multi-disciplinary team, managing operations, and contributing to the ongoing transformation of mental health services. Ideal candidates will have substantial leadership experience and relevant qualifications. This full-time position offers a salary of £47,810 to £54,710 a year, on a fixed-term basis for 6 months.

Qualifications

• Substantial relevant experience of working post qualification.
• Leadership/Management experience at diploma level.
• Experience of service development and change processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the team.
• Work closely with the Operational Manager and Clinical Leads.
• Lead compassionately and collaboratively with the team.

Skills

Proven leadership and management skills

Analytical skills in assessing health and safety service risks

Budget management skills

Knowledge of health and safety requirements

Knowledge and application of KSF

Education

Degree level qualification in relevant subject

Leadership/Management qualification

Job description

Overview

Do you have a background and experience of leadership/management? Do you share our CHOICE values? Then come and join us as an NHS Community Mental Health Team Manager. It is an exciting time to join the team as we grow and develop to deliver a high-quality service which is forward thinking and innovative. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic person with a genuine interest in working in a community mental health setting. If you have a background of experience in leadership or management then we would welcome your expressions of interest and would be pleased to have a chat about the role. We would welcome people from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds who have a strong knowledge and experience of leading and managing, and who are keen to take the step into this exciting clinical leadership opportunity. We have a strong leadership team to support this role. There is an Operational manager, Clinical Leads and a wider network of operational and team managers within the Community Mental Health Teams and Targeted Services. Proposed Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

With the community transformation ongoing, there is so much development and innovation going on in Cornwall's delivery of mental health services. We are working to create a core mental health offer working across the Mid area of Cornwall. This is a time of joint working with all services and sees us 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. We are looking for a team manager who is able to lead compassionately working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team, to ensure that they are fully supported to provide needs led care and treatment for our 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. This includes 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. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Details

Date posted: 17 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year Pro Rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 6 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 201-25-679

Job locations: Bolitho House, Laregan Hill, Penzance, TR18 4NY

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

Desirable

• 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
• Budget management skills
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements
• Knowledge and application of KSF, workforce planning and management

Disclosure and UK Registration

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Bolitho House, Laregan Hill, Penzance, TR18 4NY

Employer's website: https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)