Job summary An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Team Leader to join the Winchester OPMH CMHT. You will work closely with the wider clinical leadership team to ensure the provision of excellent patient care alongside a supportive and empowering team culture. You will be highly motivated, with a proven clinical record and have a strong belief on service improvement, quality and development. You will have established leadership skills and experience in of community mental health, as well as excellent communication and liaison skills to engage and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across the services. We work hard to ensure high quality patient centred care is in place and that our staff are supported in their roles and encouraged to develop. In return you will have a fulfilling and varied role within a welcoming team. You will receive active support and opportunities for personal and professional development. As a registered professional you will have access to continued professional development. Applicants must have a driving licence suitable for use in the United Kingdom and access to a vehicle for work purposes. Our working hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:00. If you have the above qualities and are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Anke Muylaert or Joanna McGee on 07500952435 or via email anke.muylaertsouthernhealth.nhs.uk or joanna.mcgeesouthernhealth.nhs.uk. Main duties of the job The primary function of this role is to provide clinical and managerial leadership to the day-to-day operation of the team. However, it may be appropriate for the post holder to carry a small caseload of service users, for example in the delivery of a specialist intervention. To provide clinical and managerial leadership to the day-to-day operation of the integrated clinical team, monitoring workload, allocating duties and ensuring duties are discharged safely and effectively. To supervise the day-to-day work of the clinical team, and provide expertise and guidance in complex and high risk cases, in line with Trust and Local Authority policies and procedures To champion a culture based on principles of recovery, choice and personalised care, providing a role model to the rest of the team. To take a proactive approach to caseload supervision and management to ensure that practitioner skills are matched to clinical need, and that service users are able to 'flow' through pathways of care. To deputise for the CMHT Manager as required. About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Based on full time hours Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 348-MNH-7128 Job locations Avalon House Chesil Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 0HU Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Person Specification Qualifications Essential - Relevant professional qualification. Mental Health Nurse with appropriate registration with NMC. - Experience of care coordination and the role and function of a Community Mental Health Team. Desirable Evidence of other development and/or training which indicates a commitment to continuous development and preparation for management Able to illustrate examples of service development initiated by the candidate Willing to acquire and apply the knowledge associated/prescribed by legislation and County policy for Equal Opportunities. Experience Essential - Previous experience in the effective and positive management of complex and high risk cases. - Ability to demonstrate a commitment to multi disciplinary team working. - Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with other agencies - Willingness to demonstrate the potential for 'change management' approaches which extend existing practices - Exposure to, understanding of and competence in IT facilities and systems associated with service users, budgets and management information. - Demonstrate planning skills, e.g. in terms of resource allocation and funding. - Demonstrate an understanding of, and a commitment to the principles of recovery, choice and personalisation. - Commitment to attend staff training and participate in own development through supervision and performance development. Additional Criteria Essential - Patient and Person Centred - Valuing Achievement - Able to manage, supervise and direct a multi-disciplinary team and support staff as appropriate. - Able to prioritise workload and manage team capacity according to demand. - Able to demonstrate the ability to communicate both in writing and orally, complex matters clearly and concisely, using appropriate methods to a wide spectrum of people including staff and users. - Working knowledge of the appropriate legislative framework e.g. Children's Act, Community Care Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, Chronically sick and Disabled Persons Act and Housing Grants and Regeneration Act, Direct payments Act, Carers Act and Disability Discrimination Act. - To demonstrate a flexible, adaptable attitude, particularly with regard to being able to meet complex and disparate client needs flexibly while maintaining appropriate standards and boundaries. - Requires an understanding of Health and Safety issues and a willingness to undertake training where appropriate. - Ensure the Health and Safety policies of the parent agencies are implemented. - Knowledge of financial and care management IT systems. - Able to use IT systems in the Social or Health Care Professions. - Flexible in deployment and work bases. - Able to cope with the demands of this post in this working environment - Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the post. - Requires commitment to, and understanding of Equal Opportunities issues. To set an example of non-discriminatory behaviour and to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable that staff act in accordance with the parent agencies policies on Equal Opportunities. - To demonstrate a high level of awareness of the issue of diversity and to be able to take a lead in ensuring that the diverse needs of the client group can be met. Person Specification Qualifications Essential - Relevant professional qualification. Mental Health Nurse with appropriate registration with NMC. - Experience of care coordination and the role and function of a Community Mental Health Team. Desirable Evidence of other development and/or training which indicates a commitment to continuous development and preparation for management Able to illustrate examples of service development initiated by the candidate Willing to acquire and apply the knowledge associated/prescribed by legislation and County policy for Equal Opportunities. Experience Essential - Previous experience in the effective and positive management of complex and high risk cases. - Ability to demonstrate a commitment to multi disciplinary team working. - Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with other agencies - Willingness to demonstrate the potential for 'change management' approaches which extend existing practices - Exposure to, understanding of and competence in IT facilities and systems associated with service users, budgets and management information. - Demonstrate planning skills, e.g. in terms of resource allocation and funding. - Demonstrate an understanding of, and a commitment to the principles of recovery, choice and personalisation. - Commitment to attend staff training and participate in own development through supervision and performance development. Additional Criteria Essential - Patient and Person Centred - Valuing Achievement - Able to manage, supervise and direct a multi-disciplinary team and support staff as appropriate. - Able to prioritise workload and manage team capacity according to demand. - Able to demonstrate the ability to communicate both in writing and orally, complex matters clearly and concisely, using appropriate methods to a wide spectrum of people including staff and users. - Working knowledge of the appropriate legislative framework e.g. Children's Act, Community Care Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, Chronically sick and Disabled Persons Act and Housing Grants and Regeneration Act, Direct payments Act, Carers Act and Disability Discrimination Act. - To demonstrate a flexible, adaptable attitude, particularly with regard to being able to meet complex and disparate client needs flexibly while maintaining appropriate standards and boundaries. - Requires an understanding of Health and Safety issues and a willingness to undertake training where appropriate. - Ensure the Health and Safety policies of the parent agencies are implemented. - Knowledge of financial and care management IT systems. - Able to use IT systems in the Social or Health Care Professions. - Flexible in deployment and work bases. - Able to cope with the demands of this post in this working environment - Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the post. - Requires commitment to, and understanding of Equal Opportunities issues. To set an example of non-discriminatory behaviour and to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable that staff act in accordance with the parent agencies policies on Equal Opportunities. - To demonstrate a high level of awareness of the issue of diversity and to be able to take a lead in ensuring that the diverse needs of the client group can be met. 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 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Avalon House Chesil Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 0HU Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)