Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Clinical Team Manager to lead our new Under 18's Suffolk Crisis Service Team at NSFT which is due to go live from April 2026. This is a pivotal leadership role within Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT), supporting children and young people in acute mental health distress.
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We are looking for someone who can lead by example and demonstrate good collaborative working, placing emphasis on the Recovery Model. This is an exciting time within NSFT to be part of creating a new way of working which will include developing close working relationships with other NSFT teams and partners.
You will be suitably qualified / registered Nurse / Social Worker or Occupational Therapist and be able to evidence your knowledge of mental health by your level of experience in both clinical and leadership roles, particularly as part of multi-disciplinary teams. Your experience of leading service development and the ability to competently assess risk will be essential as will your excellent communication, analytical and decision-making skills.
Main duties of the job
As the Clinical Team Leader role, you will be responsible for the operational management of a range of aspects of service delivery within the team and for clinical / managerial supervision of professional staff.
To ensure a responsive, high quality service is provided to clients, their families and carers within the clinical environment.
Maintain compliance with key performance indicators. Develop any Quality Improvement initiatives that could improve outcomes.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management
The Clinical Team Leader role is responsible for the operational management of a range of aspects of service delivery within the team.
Responsible for the line management of identified staff within the team, to include CPD, performance management, staff appraisals and relevant HR issues.
Responsible for the proactive recruitment of new staff and maintaining delegated staff wellbeing / retention.
Responsible for the effective use of the delegated aspects of the team budget.
To lead the development of effective mental health care pathways within the team.
Lead / support service evaluation and audit systems.
Responsible for the review / development of service wide policies and protocols.
Support the establishment of partnerships and networks with key stakeholders
Deputise for Adult Community Matron as required
Clinical
You will be accountable for own professional actions.
Effective personal planning and organisation of daily work-load.
Flexible working and manage own working time effectively and accordingly to service demands.
Practice autonomously in making clinical judgements, identifying alternative courses of action,
Managing and providing a high quality of care.
Maintain respectful, effective professional interpersonal relationships with others.
To attend all mandatory training as required by the Trust and to undertake further training and updating as required to carry out the role.
Initiate, create and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and carers, ensuring that practice is patient centred.
Promote the involvement of patients and carers in the development of the care pathway.
Ensure that all patients are given full explanation on their care pathway / treatment options and no decision is taken forward without their consent.
Undertake surveys and audits.
Regularly be involved in various research studies where the opportunity arises.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management
The Clinical Team Leader role is responsible for the operational management of a range of aspects of service delivery within the team.
Responsible for the line management of identified staff within the team, to include CPD, performance management, staff appraisals and relevant HR issues.
Responsible for the proactive recruitment of new staff and maintaining delegated staff wellbeing / retention.
Responsible for the effective use of the delegated aspects of the team budget.
To lead the development of effective mental health care pathways within the team.
Lead / support service evaluation and audit systems.
Responsible for the review / development of service wide policies and protocols.
Support the establishment of partnerships and networks with key stakeholders
Deputise for Adult Community Matron as required
Clinical
You will be accountable for own professional actions.
Effective personal planning and organisation of daily work-load.
Flexible working and manage own working time effectively and accordingly to service demands.
Practice autonomously in making clinical judgements, identifying alternative courses of action,
Managing and providing a high quality of care.
Maintain respectful, effective professional interpersonal relationships with others.
To attend all mandatory training as required by the Trust and to undertake further training and updating as required to carry out the role.
Initiate, create and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and carers, ensuring that practice is patient centred.
Promote the involvement of patients and carers in the development of the care pathway.
Ensure that all patients are given full explanation on their care pathway / treatment options and no decision is taken forward without their consent.
Undertake surveys and audits.
Regularly be involved in various research studies where the opportunity arises.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN, Dip SW, Dip OT or equivalent
Desirable
- Ongoing professional development working towards degree level
- Higher degree or post graduate certificate in area of clinical / therapeutic practice
- Post basic teaching qualification
- ILM certificate in management or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate experience at a senior clinical level including staff management/supervisi on experience
- Evidence of providing leadership in a Mental Health care environment including service development.
- Experience with risk assessment and ongoing management
Other
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN, Dip SW, Dip OT or equivalent
Desirable
- Ongoing professional development working towards degree level
- Higher degree or post graduate certificate in area of clinical / therapeutic practice
- Post basic teaching qualification
- ILM certificate in management or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate experience at a senior clinical level including staff management/supervisi on experience
- Evidence of providing leadership in a Mental Health care environment including service development.
- Experience with risk assessment and ongoing management
Other
Essential
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.
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.
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).
