Job summary Lincolnshire Talking Therapies (formerly steps2change) is an IAPT site and a vacancy has arisen for a Team Manager, covering Gainsborough and Lincoln North teams. We are looking for someone who is able to lead the clinical staff in a very busy, demanding service, achieving an effective balance between management and support. The successful candidate will need to hold a degree and must have either a core profession, registered with a suitable governing body, or have an equivalent qualification as a psychological therapist. The role will involve providing the day to day management of the team, including offering supervision to all staff and delivering the team meeting. There is an expectation of managing budgets and resources as well as organising staff recruitment. The successful candidate will need to hold exceptional self-management and organisational skills and be confident in directing the team. Regular contact/support from the other Team Managers and Service Manager is offered as the role can involve working in a mainly independent way. We are looking for someone to join us who embodies the Trust values and puts service users at the heart of everything they do. Main duties of the job To provide day to day management of a Lincolnshire Talking Therapies team Provide managerial supervision and appraisals to the therapists, EAs and admin in the teams. To work with the Clinical Leads to improve delivery of care. To monitor the performance of the individuals and the team in relation to Key Performance Indicators. To deliver team meetings. To contribute to the development of the service, participating in management discussions and decision making through attendance at service management meetings. To recruit to posts within their locality. Support the development of the professional practice in the service, ensuring the provision of clinical supervision. Support the Service Manager in planning and managing the overall expenditure of the team of staff, supplies equipment, etc, within the budget, in accordance with the Trust's standing orders, standing financial instructions, budgetary rules and other financial policies. Promote equality and ease of access to service. To support the Service Manager on service improvement following case reviews, complaints and incidents. Support the development of new ways of working within the service and the Trust. To advise the Service Manager of any undue occurrence reported or witnessed or complaint received. To observe and oversee adherence to all Health and Safety at work policies and contribute towards safe working practices. Attend and present cases to local interface meetings About us Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,800 staff, and serving a population of over 766,000, our people lie at the heart of everything we do. You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff. Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has arange of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life. Visit beinlincolnshire.com to find out more. Date posted 20 January 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, Flexible working Reference number 274-11313-AC Job locations Hickman Street Health Clinic Hickman Street Gainsborough DN21 2DZ Job description Job responsibilities Responsibilities for direct/indirect patient care Responsible for delivery of service for a geographical area. Promote and support the participation of service users in developing local services, information and guidelines through effective communication, consultation and to promote opportunities for service users and their families to contribute at all levels. Responsibilities for policy and service development implementation Promote the mission and values of the Trust. Take responsibility for the policies in the service area. Propose any policy or service changes and awareness of the effects of these on the other services/areas. Responsibilities for financial and physical resources Authorise payments for supplies and expenses. Support the Service Manager in planning and managing the overall expenditure of the Team of staff, supplies equipment, etc, within the budget, determined by the General Manager and in accordance with the Trusts standing orders, standing financial instructions, budgetary rules and other financial policies Responsibilities for human resources (including training) Line Manage a Team within a single function or department. Play an active part in the induction and in-house training programmes within the service. Recruit to posts in the locality Job description Job responsibilities Responsibilities for direct/indirect patient care Responsible for delivery of service for a geographical area. Promote and support the participation of service users in developing local services, information and guidelines through effective communication, consultation and to promote opportunities for service users and their families to contribute at all levels. Responsibilities for policy and service development implementation Promote the mission and values of the Trust. Take responsibility for the policies in the service area. Propose any policy or service changes and awareness of the effects of these on the other services/areas. Responsibilities for financial and physical resources Authorise payments for supplies and expenses. Support the Service Manager in planning and managing the overall expenditure of the Team of staff, supplies equipment, etc, within the budget, determined by the General Manager and in accordance with the Trusts standing orders, standing financial instructions, budgetary rules and other financial policies Responsibilities for human resources (including training) Line Manage a Team within a single function or department. Play an active part in the induction and in-house training programmes within the service. Recruit to posts in the locality Person Specification Skills Essential Highly developed clinical reasoning skills. Prioritisation and resource allocation, planning and organisational skills. Able to communicate complex and at times highly sensitive information to a variety of stake holders. Good negotiation skills for conflict resolution. IT skills- email, word processing, excel, systems use. Analyse and interpret data and/ or information. Budget management. Statistics Self-motivated with excellent personal management skills. Experience Essential Post- Registration experience of working with adults with mental health needs. Experience of managing staff and good leadership skills. Sound knowledge of the national agenda for mental health. Sound knowledge of clinical/ risk assessment and understanding of confidentiality. Sound knowledge of community care issues, local health and social structures, functions and boundaries. Qualifications Essential Degree in mental health and social care or equivalent: 1 st Level Registration (eg NMC,HCPC) or qualified psychological therapist (CBT, Counselling, PWP) Evidence of specialised continued professional training (degree level) in clinical practice. Desirable Master level training Leadership qualification Evidence of specialised continued professional training (degree level) in management Special Requirements Essential Ability to travel around the county. Person Specification Skills Essential Highly developed clinical reasoning skills. Prioritisation and resource allocation, planning and organisational skills. Able to communicate complex and at times highly sensitive information to a variety of stake holders. Good negotiation skills for conflict resolution. IT skills- email, word processing, excel, systems use. Analyse and interpret data and/ or information. Budget management. Statistics Self-motivated with excellent personal management skills. Experience Essential Post- Registration experience of working with adults with mental health needs. Experience of managing staff and good leadership skills. Sound knowledge of the national agenda for mental health. Sound knowledge of clinical/ risk assessment and understanding of confidentiality. Sound knowledge of community care issues, local health and social structures, functions and boundaries. Qualifications Essential Degree in mental health and social care or equivalent: 1 st Level Registration (eg NMC,HCPC) or qualified psychological therapist (CBT, Counselling, PWP) Evidence of specialised continued professional training (degree level) in clinical practice. Desirable Master level training Leadership qualification Evidence of specialised continued professional training (degree level) in management Special Requirements Essential Ability to travel around the county. 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 Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Hickman Street Health Clinic Hickman Street Gainsborough DN21 2DZ Employer's website https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)