Job summary We are looking for a Clinical Team Manager that is committed, innovative, and has the vision and leadership skills to lead the Vauxhall and Tuebrook Community Mental Health Team. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about community mental health care, with a desire to continually improve what we do. Main duties of the job In this position you will play a key role in leadership and continued development of the service, working closely with the leadership team as well as developing relationships with key figures from the acute Trust.The role will include: Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team. Participate and promote positive intra-agency working. Support the formulation and implementation of clinical and operational practices and procedures. Participate in the recruitment, selection and induction of new staff Assist in the management and coordination of all services delivered to the service user Ensure effective processes of communication are established, maintained and regularly evaluated within designated team Provide performance information, analysing to ensure patients are receiving timely access to services About us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Date posted 07 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 350-MH7112892 Job locations Norris Green Hub Falklands Approach Liverpool L11 5BS Job description Job responsibilities MANAGERIAL Provide effective leadership to the designated team. Formulate and implement local clinical and operational practices and procedures as appropriate. Represent the Operational Manager at meetings as required. Ensure effective deployment of staff and other resources within the Community Mental Health Team to deliver the required service and agreed standards. Participate in the recruitment and selection process in accordance with Trust policy. Ensure effective induction of new staff in accordance with Trust policy. Ensure exit interviews are offered to staff on leaving the organisation/moving teams within the Trust. Ensure the implementation, monitoring and updating of an operational policy and philosophy for the clinical team. Ensure the principles of Clinical Governance are incorporated in service delivery by maintaining a high quality service based on agreed clinical standards. Ensure adherence and implementation of Effective Care Coordination within their scope of responsibility. Ensure that Trust policies and procedures are understood and adhered to by all staff within their scope of responsibility. Develop local protocols involving team members to ensure a high standard of service delivery is achieved and maintained. Lead and ensure staff participation in the formulation of new ideas/suggestions to improve service user care and service delivery. Ensure that the Managing Performance Policy is adhered to. Ensure that the Managing Attendance Policy is adhered to. Participate in the performance monitoring of services in accordance with national and local targets. Provide statistical information on workforce and service user activity as required. Assist in the maintenance and updating of the teams equipment inventories and service schedules. Ensure regular servicing, maintenance, repair or replacement as required adhering to Health & Safety, COSHH and Medical Devices Agency regulations. Ensure effective processes of communication are established, maintained and regularly evaluated within designated team. Establish positive networks with partner agencies to support the development and delivery of Community Mental Health Service. Maintain and monitor a framework for risk management and Health and Safety that ensures timely and effective planning and appropriate actions. Undertake Serious Untoward Incidents investigations/reviews as required Investigate complaints and incidents in accordance with Trust policy. Ensure all staff are provided with the necessary management supervision regarding the co-ordination and delegation of duties, to ensure a comprehensive and consistent delivery of care is maintained. Work closely with the Service Manager to deliver a balanced budget at year end, having responsibility for that budget delegated for the provision of the Community Mental Health Team. Ensure that all staff are regularly updated and have knowledge of all emergency procedures. CLINICAL Implement case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. Participate in regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy. Undertake a practitioner role as required to maintain direct assessment and care skills. Development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care. Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevant professionals. Ensure links to professional leads are developed and maintained Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code. Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team. Participate and promote positive intra-agency working. Set standards of service user care based on sound research findings. Where indicated and following completion of the relevant training the practitioner will act as a non-medical prescriber, at all times working within their sphere of clinical competence. EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT Ensure all staff have an up to date Individual Personal Appraisal and Personal Development Plan in accordance with Trust policy. Coordinate and nominate staff for appropriate courses, including mandatory training, according to service need and Personal Development Plans. Lead and support the implementation of evidence based practice in line with current research. Facilitate preceptorship and mentorship processes for all staff including those in training. Demonstrate the acquisition and application of knowledge in line with current research and evidence-based practice. Undertake appropriate continuing professional development. Promote a positive learning environment by contributing to the teaching, training and supervision of junior staff and learners within the organisation Provide evidence to support development around the Trust Appraisal system which may include the KSF or other competency profiles. Participate in regular supervision, engage in reflective practice and be committed to continued development. Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others. RESEARCH AND AUDIT Ensure staff awareness of Clinical and Corporate Governance and the need for research based practice. Undertake and participate in appropriate audit, quality assurance programmes and research as directed. Job description Job responsibilities MANAGERIAL Provide effective leadership to the designated team. Formulate and implement local clinical and operational practices and procedures as appropriate. Represent the Operational Manager at meetings as required. Ensure effective deployment of staff and other resources within the Community Mental Health Team to deliver the required service and agreed standards. Participate in the recruitment and selection process in accordance with Trust policy. Ensure effective induction of new staff in accordance with Trust policy. Ensure exit interviews are offered to staff on leaving the organisation/moving teams within the Trust. Ensure the implementation, monitoring and updating of an operational policy and philosophy for the clinical team. Ensure the principles of Clinical Governance are incorporated in service delivery by maintaining a high quality service based on agreed clinical standards. Ensure adherence and implementation of Effective Care Coordination within their scope of responsibility. Ensure that Trust policies and procedures are understood and adhered to by all staff within their scope of responsibility. Develop local protocols involving team members to ensure a high standard of service delivery is achieved and maintained. Lead and ensure staff participation in the formulation of new ideas/suggestions to improve service user care and service delivery. Ensure that the Managing Performance Policy is adhered to. Ensure that the Managing Attendance Policy is adhered to. Participate in the performance monitoring of services in accordance with national and local targets. Provide statistical information on workforce and service user activity as required. Assist in the maintenance and updating of the teams equipment inventories and service schedules. Ensure regular servicing, maintenance, repair or replacement as required adhering to Health & Safety, COSHH and Medical Devices Agency regulations. Ensure effective processes of communication are established, maintained and regularly evaluated within designated team. Establish positive networks with partner agencies to support the development and delivery of Community Mental Health Service. Maintain and monitor a framework for risk management and Health and Safety that ensures timely and effective planning and appropriate actions. Undertake Serious Untoward Incidents investigations/reviews as required Investigate complaints and incidents in accordance with Trust policy. Ensure all staff are provided with the necessary management supervision regarding the co-ordination and delegation of duties, to ensure a comprehensive and consistent delivery of care is maintained. Work closely with the Service Manager to deliver a balanced budget at year end, having responsibility for that budget delegated for the provision of the Community Mental Health Team. Ensure that all staff are regularly updated and have knowledge of all emergency procedures. CLINICAL Implement case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. Participate in regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy. Undertake a practitioner role as required to maintain direct assessment and care skills. Development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care. Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevant professionals. Ensure links to professional leads are developed and maintained Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code. Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team. Participate and promote positive intra-agency working. Set standards of service user care based on sound research findings. Where indicated and following completion of the relevant training the practitioner will act as a non-medical prescriber, at all times working within their sphere of clinical competence. EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT Ensure all staff have an up to date Individual Personal Appraisal and Personal Development Plan in accordance with Trust policy. Coordinate and nominate staff for appropriate courses, including mandatory training, according to service need and Personal Development Plans. Lead and support the implementation of evidence based practice in line with current research. Facilitate preceptorship and mentorship processes for all staff including those in training. Demonstrate the acquisition and application of knowledge in line with current research and evidence-based practice. Undertake appropriate continuing professional development. Promote a positive learning environment by contributing to the teaching, training and supervision of junior staff and learners within the organisation Provide evidence to support development around the Trust Appraisal system which may include the KSF or other competency profiles. Participate in regular supervision, engage in reflective practice and be committed to continued development. Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others. RESEARCH AND AUDIT Ensure staff awareness of Clinical and Corporate Governance and the need for research based practice. Undertake and participate in appropriate audit, quality assurance programmes and research as directed. Person Specification Knowledge & Skills Essential Able to communicate effectively both verbally and nonverbally. Possess good listening and negotiation skills Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team Demonstrate knowledge in the concepts of mentorship, preceptorship and supervision and ability to provide education and supervision to qualified and unqualified staff. Knowledge of developments in community care and of health legislation Desirable Ability to lead the process of standard setting and audit Computer literate Values Essential Continuous Improvement Accountability Respectfulness Enthusiasm Support High professional standards Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Strong customer service belief Transparency and honesty Discreet Change oriented Qualifications Essential Registered mental Health Nurse or appropriate professional qualification. Minimum of 3 years post registration experience within mental health services Evidence of post registration study / continuing professional development. Experience Essential Proven experience of leadership and management of clinical care within the community setting. Desirable Evidence of experience working with older people in a variety of health care settings. Personal Attributes Essential Professional attitude. Flexibility Good interpersonal skills Leadership skills Ability to contribute to developing nursing excellence within the community team. Other Essential Access to transport Person Specification Knowledge & Skills Essential Able to communicate effectively both verbally and nonverbally. Possess good listening and negotiation skills Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team Demonstrate knowledge in the concepts of mentorship, preceptorship and supervision and ability to provide education and supervision to qualified and unqualified staff. Knowledge of developments in community care and of health legislation Desirable Ability to lead the process of standard setting and audit Computer literate Values Essential Continuous Improvement Accountability Respectfulness Enthusiasm Support High professional standards Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Strong customer service belief Transparency and honesty Discreet Change oriented Qualifications Essential Registered mental Health Nurse or appropriate professional qualification. Minimum of 3 years post registration experience within mental health services Evidence of post registration study / continuing professional development. Experience Essential Proven experience of leadership and management of clinical care within the community setting. Desirable Evidence of experience working with older people in a variety of health care settings. Personal Attributes Essential Professional attitude. Flexibility Good interpersonal skills Leadership skills Ability to contribute to developing nursing excellence within the community team. Other Essential Access to transport 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Norris Green Hub Falklands Approach Liverpool L11 5BS Employer's website https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)