Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

*INTERNAL MPFT ONLY* Team Lead – Mental Health & Social Inclusion Hub

The closing date is 07 July 2025

Job summary

** Internal Applicants only**

for existing Band 6 staff (or above) with the relevant Community MH experience.

An opportunity has arisen to recruit 1 wte, Band 7 Team Lead for the MHSI Hub. The team cover the whole of South Staffordshire. The role is based in Lichfield.

Applicants should currently be working as a Band 6 (or above) within Mental Health Services at MPFT, and have a high level of experience in community mental health care provision.

This specialist post requires the applicant to have an understanding of the business of the service and be committed to delivering at a leadership level.

The successful applicant will hold a clear understanding of the Community Mental Health Transformation program and the ongoing priorities for Mental Health Services across our Integrated Care System.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Main duties of the job

Work collaboratively with the Service Lead, and team Quality Lead in the planning and delivery of the service.

To ensure that all Trust policies and guidelines are adhered to and provide guidance to clinical staff regarding implementation.

To support the local implementation of National strategies and to initiate change and practice development.

Be integral and take a lead in driving forwards the principles of Mental Health Transformation.

Lead on developing team objectives in line with the integrated care agenda and care group objectives.

To actively champion and participate in quality improvement within the team, to drive forward service development and innovations through implementation of MPFT quality improvement and lean methodology.

Work with Service Leads and Head of Operations on service development and redesign and effectively manage service change across the workforce.

Work with the wider Mental Health Leadership Team with the ongoing review and redesign of services.

Lead on promoting and embedding service user involvement into the design, development and delivery of services, including ongoing processes to measures the impact service user feedback has on service.

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

  • Supporting your career development and progression
  • Excellent NHS Pension scheme
  • Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • Options for flexible working
  • Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)
  • Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
  • If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
  • Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
  • Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
  • Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
  • Free car parking at all trust sites
  • Free flu vaccinations every year
  • Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

23 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-JC-25-7269601

Job locations

St Michaels Court

Lichfield

WS13 6EE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

For more information please contact Ian Saberton (Service Lead).Ian.saberton@mpft.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

For more information please contact Ian Saberton (Service Lead).Ian.saberton@mpft.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • First level professional Nursing /AHP/Social Work qualification.
  • Post-registration experience and/or evidence of formal courses and training at post graduate diploma level

Experience

Essential

  • Currently working in MPFT MH Community as a B6 or above
  • Experience of effectively initiating, developing, implementing and evaluating operational processes
  • Demonstrable experience in performance management
  • Experience in the direct line management of health or social care staff
  • Significant demonstrable post qualification experience at Band 6 working in a mental health community setting.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • First level professional Nursing /AHP/Social Work qualification.
  • Post-registration experience and/or evidence of formal courses and training at post graduate diploma level

Experience

Essential

  • Currently working in MPFT MH Community as a B6 or above
  • Experience of effectively initiating, developing, implementing and evaluating operational processes
  • Demonstrable experience in performance management
  • Experience in the direct line management of health or social care staff
  • Significant demonstrable post qualification experience at Band 6 working in a mental health community setting.

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Michaels Court

Lichfield

WS13 6EE


Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Michaels Court

Lichfield

WS13 6EE


Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Lead - Primary Care Mental Health

Ian Saberton

ian.saberton@mpft.nhs.uk

03007907000

Details

Date posted

23 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-JC-25-7269601

Job locations

St Michaels Court

Lichfield

WS13 6EE


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