Job summary
It is an exciting time to join community mental health services as we are developing our neighbourhood teams which will test new ways of providing mental health interventions for adults with severe mental illness and complex needs.
You will work as part of a team to provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective support service to the wider Multi-disciplinary team supported by an agreed work plan.You will use knowledge of health and social services available in the locality, including those offered by the community and voluntary sector, to link people up with these and help them overcome any barriers they might encounter with the aim to help people improve their quality of life and avoid unplanned hospital admissions.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Team Leader/Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join City East CMHT. This is an opportunity for a passionate and motivated individual to join our team as a Band 7 Team Leader who is an experienced practitioner and will undertake both clinical and operational responsibilities.
The successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work independently, also demonstrate flexibility in the way they work and are able to take on different roles within the pathway, ensuring a clear leadership vision is maintained.
This service will operate Monday to Friday 9-5 and allows a flexible working pattern, however as part of the new neighbourhood team development, services are exploring options to deliver services over 7 days.
Main duties of the job
As a Team Leader, you will be working within the leadership structure of the Community Treatment and Recovery Services and will be expected to ensure the team adopts the policies and philosophies of LPT.
The post holder will be required to hold their own clinical caseload and hold responsibility for their personalised and recovery-focused care.
The post holder will be required to clinically co-ordinate and lead a multi-agency staff team and provide effective clinical leadership and ensure the provision of a safe, competent and effective service.
Through strong leadership and supporting other team members you will ensure practice is delivered within the team of a high standard and evidence-based.
The Team leader will promote independence, foster a learning culture, enhance the autonomy of the service user and ensure high quality, compassionate, person-centred care.
About us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Details
Date posted
21 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9313-23-0577
Job locations
St. Peters Health Centre
Sparkenhoe Street
Leicester
LE2 0TA
Employer details
Employer name
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
St. Peters Health Centre
Sparkenhoe Street
Leicester
LE2 0TA
Employer's website
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