Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic team leader to work across our primary care Mental Health team in Southampton. This is an emerging team that has grown and developed over the last three years in line with the national transformation programme for Mental Health Services. The post holder would be expected to work across the seven primary care teams in Southampton and would provide operational and clinical leadership capacity as directed by the primary care service manager. You must be a registered pracitioner (Mental health nurse, social worker or Occupational therapist) with expereince of working clinically within a mental health setting and evidence of leading people. Main duties of the job To support the primary care service manager in providing transformational leadership across the Enhanced Mental Health Primary Care teams in Southampton. Under the direction of the primary care service manager work collaboratively with Primary Care Networks, Providers, Voluntary and Third Sector Agencies to ensure services are accessible, pro-active and can provide a full range of interventions based on the principles of recovery and empowerment. Under the direction of the primary care service manager provide focused clinical input into a team where need arises. Under the direction of the primary care service manager support audit and evaluation of the Enhanced Primary Mental Health Care Model through active collaboration with all partners involved in the Enhanced Mental Health offer. To be compassionate in meeting the needs of clients, their carers and families. To provide short term clinical care into defined teams where required to do so. To contribute to the delivery of group-based interventions to include evaluation of these About us Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services. With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours. We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to combine all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services, with the plan to create a new larger, more integrated and accessible organisation. The transformation will happen in stages; Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning across in May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent NHS Trust services is expected in late 2024, when our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, will be formed. Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £43,742 to £50,056 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 348-SW-6348 Job locations College Keep 4-12 Terminus Terrace Southampton Hampshire SO14 3DT Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. 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. 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 Please see person spec Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see person spec 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 College Keep 4-12 Terminus Terrace Southampton Hampshire SO14 3DT Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)