Job summary The postholder will work collaboratively with Greater Manchester Police to offer acomprehensive mental health service including the Crisis Response Vehicle andservice users who are detained under s136 of the MHA.The Team Leader will manage and oversee the Section 136 Assessment Suites,ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and support to individuals detained underSection 136 of the Mental Health Act. The post holder will lead a team, ensuring theprovision of safe, effective, and person-cantered assessments for individuals in crisis,while also managing day-to-day operational aspects of the service.This position is integral to the care and support provided to individuals in crisis. As aTeam Leader, the postholder will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the Section 136Assessment Suites are run efficiently, safely, and in alignment with best practices. Main duties of the job Leadership and Team Management:o Lead, supervise, and support a team of healthcare professionals, includingmental health nurses, social workers, healthcare assistants, and othermultidisciplinary team members.o Foster a positive team culture, promoting high levels of professional practiceand staff well-being.o Ensure that all team members are supported with regular supervision,training, and development opportunities.o Oversee the team's rota, ensuring appropriate staffing levels are maintainedat all times, particularly during peak hours and emergency situations.o Responsible for managing team HR processes including recruitment, absencemanagement/disciplinary/grievance processeso Promote collaborative working with other services, such as emergencyservices, police, and acute mental health providers, ensuring effectivecommunication and care coordination. About us We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including: Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff. Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance Access to Continued Professional Development Involvement in improvement and research activities Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel Date posted 28 March 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 311-B440-25 Job locations Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Trust Headquarters, 225 Old Street Greater Manchester OL6 7SR Job description Job responsibilities Ensure the provision of safe, compassionate, and person-cantered care toindividuals detained under Section 136, in accordance with the Mental HealthAct and relevant safeguarding procedures. Oversee the timely and thorough assessment of individuals within theassessment suite, ensuring that clinical decision-making is sound, ethical, andbased on best practice. Review care plans and ensure that appropriate actions are taken to meetindividuals' immediate needs, including safeguarding, risk assessment, andreferrals to other services as required. Ensure that any incidents, concerns, or complaints are addressed promptlyand in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.AFC 7/1/25 JME-004-24 Team Leader Band 7Operational and Administrative Responsibilities: Oversee the smooth and efficient daily operations of the Section 136Assessment Suites, ensuring the safe management of facilities, resources,and equipment. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all assessments, actions taken,and outcomes, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizationalstandards. Provide timely reports to senior management and contribute to thedevelopment of operational strategies to improve service delivery andoutcomes. Responsible for signing off expenses, timesheets, ordering stockTraining, Development, and Compliance: Ensure that all team members are up to date with relevant training, includingMental Health Act, safeguarding, and other statutory and mandatory training. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging staff to engage inprofessional development and reflective practice. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and professionalstandards related to mental health care, especially the Mental Health Act andsafeguarding requirements.Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders, including socialservices, police, emergency medical services, and voluntary organizations, toensure holistic and coordinated care for individuals in crisis. Contribute to the development of service improvement plans and initiatives,based on service user feedback, clinical audits, and performance data.This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of therole. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time totime. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreedprocess Job description Job responsibilities Ensure the provision of safe, compassionate, and person-cantered care toindividuals detained under Section 136, in accordance with the Mental HealthAct and relevant safeguarding procedures. Oversee the timely and thorough assessment of individuals within theassessment suite, ensuring that clinical decision-making is sound, ethical, andbased on best practice. Review care plans and ensure that appropriate actions are taken to meetindividuals' immediate needs, including safeguarding, risk assessment, andreferrals to other services as required. Ensure that any incidents, concerns, or complaints are addressed promptlyand in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.AFC 7/1/25 JME-004-24 Team Leader Band 7Operational and Administrative Responsibilities: Oversee the smooth and efficient daily operations of the Section 136Assessment Suites, ensuring the safe management of facilities, resources,and equipment. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all assessments, actions taken,and outcomes, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizationalstandards. Provide timely reports to senior management and contribute to thedevelopment of operational strategies to improve service delivery andoutcomes. Responsible for signing off expenses, timesheets, ordering stockTraining, Development, and Compliance: Ensure that all team members are up to date with relevant training, includingMental Health Act, safeguarding, and other statutory and mandatory training. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging staff to engage inprofessional development and reflective practice. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and professionalstandards related to mental health care, especially the Mental Health Act andsafeguarding requirements.Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders, including socialservices, police, emergency medical services, and voluntary organizations, toensure holistic and coordinated care for individuals in crisis. Contribute to the development of service improvement plans and initiatives,based on service user feedback, clinical audits, and performance data.This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of therole. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time totime. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreedprocess Person Specification Managerial experience Essential Managerial experience Education/Qualifications Essential RMN / Social Worker / OT Demonstrable post registration experience in mental health Evidence of post-basic qualification and training to post graduate diploma level Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act, particularly Section 136, and its application in practice Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead a diverse team and manage challenging situations. Person Specification Managerial experience Essential Managerial experience Education/Qualifications Essential RMN / Social Worker / OT Demonstrable post registration experience in mental health Evidence of post-basic qualification and training to post graduate diploma level Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act, particularly Section 136, and its application in practice Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead a diverse team and manage challenging situations. 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 Pennine Care NHS FT Address Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Trust Headquarters, 225 Old Street Greater Manchester OL6 7SR Employer's website https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)