Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Early Intervention Service (EIS) Team Leader

The closing date is 02 October 2025

Job summary

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 Early Intervention Service (EIS) 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 the Fylde Coast Locality.

The successful candidate will take on the role of Team Leader, providing leadership for our Fylde and The Bay Early Intervention Service (EIS) Team. They will be responsible for implementing and delivering change, while maintaining the core philosophy of EIS and promoting recovery-focused care.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of an enthusiastic management team, the candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous improvement and the use of innovative approaches to meet the needs of our service users.This role includes both clinical and operational leadership. The successful applicant will support both teams and work collaboratively with the existing Team Leaders to ensure consistent leadership across the two services.

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 serviceThe role is based within The Bay and Fylde Early Intervention Service (EIS). The Bay EIS operates a hub-and-spoke model of care, covering the following localities: Kendal, Barrow, Morecambe, and Lancaster. Fylde is based at The Gateway.

The vacancy covers these areas; however, your base will be at the location closest to where you live. We aim to minimise travel across the team's footprint wherever possible, and agile working is encouraged.This is a hybrid role, combining in-person and remote working. A significant portion of communication and collaboration takes place via Microsoft Teams, including team meetings, supervision, case discussions, and service planning. The successful candidate should be confident using digital tools to engage with colleagues and deliver high-quality, coordinated care.

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.

Details

Date posted

26 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-BAY828-SRP

Job locations

Victoria House

Morcambe

LA4 5QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note this post is subject to Enhanced CRB Disclosure. This post is also subject to the nationally agreed Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note this post is subject to Enhanced CRB Disclosure. This post is also subject to the nationally agreed Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

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 eg OT
  • Post-registration professional development to degree level in a health-related subject or similar demonstrated experience or willingness to complete.
  • At least 3 years' experience of Practice / Service Development and clinical leadership in adult mental health care or CAMHS (currency within 12 months).

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.
  • Awareness of how EIS / CAMHS and mental health services will develop locally and nationally over the next 2 - 3 years.

Skills

Essential

  • Empathic with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Evidence of self-driven personal development.
  • Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the role
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Mental Nurse or aligned profession eg OT
  • Post-registration professional development to degree level in a health-related subject or similar demonstrated experience or willingness to complete.
  • At least 3 years' experience of Practice / Service Development and clinical leadership in adult mental health care or CAMHS (currency within 12 months).

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.
  • Awareness of how EIS / CAMHS and mental health services will develop locally and nationally over the next 2 - 3 years.

Skills

Essential

  • Empathic with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Evidence of self-driven personal development.
  • Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the role

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Victoria House

Morcambe

LA4 5QG


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Victoria House

Morcambe

LA4 5QG


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Early Intervention Service Manager (interim)

Helen Black

helen.m.black@lscft.nhs.uk

01253957470

Details

Date posted

26 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-BAY828-SRP

Job locations

Victoria House

Morcambe

LA4 5QG


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