Team Leader - Early Intervention Service

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 15 May 2025

Job summary

Team Leader - Early Intervention Service (In Psychosis)

Band 7, Full time, Permanent Fylde Coast locality

We are really excited to be seeking enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed individuals to join a well-established Early Intervention Service. The Lancashire and South Cumbria EIS (Early Intervention Service) specialises in working with individuals aged 14 and upwards who are at risk of, or currently experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

The Early Intervention Service is focussed on achieving national quality standards and delivering a high standard of care. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitable applicant to be part of the developments within LSCFT Early Intervention Services in Fylde Coast area.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact us on the details provided

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will lead on the development of the Fylde Coast Team. , to implement and deliver these changes whilst maintaining the philosophy of EIS and the promotion of recovery. They will be a key member of an enthusiastic management team with a commitment to improvement and innovative approaches to meet service users' needs.

We place a strong emphasis on professional and clinical supervision in order to support and develop individuals as part of our commitment to maintain our focus on delivering the highest quality clinical service

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

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Date posted

01 May 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

351-BAY792-EB

Job locations

The Gateway

Blackpool

FY1 6JX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Mental Nurse or aligned profession (RMN/OT/SW)
Post-registration professional development to degree level in a health-related subject or similar demonstrated experience or willingness to complete.
oRecognised as competent in assessment and teaching in clinical practice (eg ENB 998) or similar.

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of contemporary practice within EIS / CAMHS services
Demonstrates knowledge of NHS change agendas and strategic service planning by the Department of Health
Demonstrates excellent leadership skills, incorporating flexibility and the ability to influence others.

Experience

Essential

Experience in clinical supervision, caseload management, PDP cycles
Awareness of political, social and economical context within which the NHS operates
Ability to work effectively within a team and on own initiative.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Mental Nurse or aligned profession (RMN/OT/SW)
Post-registration professional development to degree level in a health-related subject or similar demonstrated experience or willingness to complete.
oRecognised as competent in assessment and teaching in clinical practice (eg ENB 998) or similar.

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of contemporary practice within EIS / CAMHS services
Demonstrates knowledge of NHS change agendas and strategic service planning by the Department of Health
Demonstrates excellent leadership skills, incorporating flexibility and the ability to influence others.

Experience

Essential

Experience in clinical supervision, caseload management, PDP cycles
Awareness of political, social and economical context within which the NHS operates
Ability to work effectively within a team and on own initiative.

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.