Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for either an experienced team manager to take up the role of PCN Mental Health Lead across Primary Care Networks to support GPs across East Suffolk and to lead the reconfigured Access and Assessment Team. The role will provide an opportunity for better joint working across primary care and adult secondary care mental health systems and will make it easier for patients to obtain the help they need. This is ideal for someone who is proactive and passionate about innovation and providing a high-quality holistic approach to the care of people who have been identified as in need of mental health support in a primary care setting. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to develop their career and skill set in a highly innovative and transformative service. As part of the responsibilities of this role, you will manage a team of 12 Specialist Mental Health Practitioners for Primary Care staff. Main duties of the job To fully support the Care Group with the strategic and operational planning and delivery for their designated specialist service area(s) within the locality. You will be responsible for ensuring the effective management of the day-to-day operational / clinical issues arising within mental health service delivery. To undertake clinical activity as necessary, especially complex management referrals. To actively monitor performance, quality, safety and service development within their service areas, in line with locality and Trust-wide policies and protocols. To maintain performance with key performance indicators and ensure that their team(s) are providing a responsive, high quality service to clients, their families and carers and meeting commissioner and stakeholder expectations. About us Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive. Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about. Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 246-ESU6893820 Job locations Mariner House Handford Road Ipswich IP1 2BU Job description Job responsibilities Be accountable for the performance of the Mental Health Primary Care Network Team and AAT (or new service as this is developed) Build and maintain positive supportive relationships with the relevant PCN clinical directors / deputies Provide professional leadership to the clinical teams ensuring input into recruitment, supervision, appraisal and professional development. Provide specialist clinical input into the planning, development, and evaluation of ARRS mental health services, holding responsibility for defined projects as delegated by the Care Group Demonstrate highly specialist knowledge and skills and have undertaken appropriate post registration training. Contribute to Trust-wide or external projects and initiatives as required and in agreement with the Care Group. To promote equality, diversity and inclusion within areas of influence. Job description Job responsibilities Be accountable for the performance of the Mental Health Primary Care Network Team and AAT (or new service as this is developed) Build and maintain positive supportive relationships with the relevant PCN clinical directors / deputies Provide professional leadership to the clinical teams ensuring input into recruitment, supervision, appraisal and professional development. Provide specialist clinical input into the planning, development, and evaluation of ARRS mental health services, holding responsibility for defined projects as delegated by the Care Group Demonstrate highly specialist knowledge and skills and have undertaken appropriate post registration training. Contribute to Trust-wide or external projects and initiatives as required and in agreement with the Care Group. To promote equality, diversity and inclusion within areas of influence. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional qualification in health or social care Continuous professional development relevant to this person specification Masters level qualification in management or leadership or equivalent relevant experience Experience Essential Managing health or social care services Performance management Desirable Working in a range of management roles and environments Skills Essential Promote, monitor and maintain best practice in health, safety and security Ability to promote equality and value diversity Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional qualification in health or social care Continuous professional development relevant to this person specification Masters level qualification in management or leadership or equivalent relevant experience Experience Essential Managing health or social care services Performance management Desirable Working in a range of management roles and environments Skills Essential Promote, monitor and maintain best practice in health, safety and security Ability to promote equality and value diversity 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust Address Mariner House Handford Road Ipswich IP1 2BU Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)