Team Leader - Inverness Community Mental Health

NHS Highland; Newcastle Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Newcastle Local Municipality is seeking a Community Mental Health Team Lead for a 9-12 month fixed-term or secondment contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a multidisciplinary team in providing care for adults with mental health challenges. The role requires a deep understanding of mental health regulations and excellent communication skills to handle complex situations. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant area of South Africa.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within Adult Mental health preferably in both in-patients and community settings.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act (Scotland) and related legal frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Community Mental Health Team and provide high-quality mental health care.
• Manage complex and distressing situations involved in mental health treatment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mental health care

Education

Relevant mental health qualifications

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Community Mental Health Team Lead. Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity.

As Service Manager I am delighted to be able to offer a 9-12 month secondment / fixed term contract for Team Lead within Inverness Community Mental Health.

Inverness CMHT covers a geographical area of Inverness City, Balloch, Culloden and Smithton, as well as reaching out to Foyers and Drumnadrochit area. It is a stunning area to live and work in, affording opportunities to enjoy a vibrant city life with the sea / lochs and mountains on your doorstep.

Inverness CMHT is a dynamic team that provides Mental Health care and treatment for the adult population who are experiencing moderate to severe mental illness / disorder. We have an excellent multidisciplinary team who are committed to providing high quality, evidence based care. (from 1-1 specific treatment to group work, face to face and online)

The successful candidate would be able to demonstrate significant experience within Adult Mental health preferably both in-patients and community. Should have a sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act (Scotland) Adults with Incapacity and Child protection.

You will have excellent communication skills in order to deal effectively with complex / distressing situations sometimes involving multiple services.

As this post is Team Lead you will have clear knowledge, understanding and evidence of working in a leadership role.

If you are interested I would be delighted to hear from you to discuss further, please contact [e-mail]

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