Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Clinical Team Manager

The closing date is 22 March 2026

Job summary

The post holder will ensure delivery of key service elements within Older Peoples Mental Health Services, which will include line management and taking a lead role in an area of service effectiveness. They will provide effective professional clinical leadership through appropriate modelling of behaviours and skills and/or direct supervision.

The date of interview is planned for: 02 April 2026

Main duties of the job

Be linked to and work closely with the community clusters to facilitate a seamless service between Devon Partnership NHS Trust and partner agencies.
Work closely with key external personnel including, Police, Housing, Voluntary and non-statutory agencies and a wider Health and Social Care Community.
Ensure close liaison with primary health care staff and commissioning officers regarding referral criteria into the services and quality standards and ensure targets from the National Framework are met.
Liaise with professional stakeholder groups and interface service providers and agencies to develop mutually helpful working relationships.
Undertake formal counselling either on a 1:1 or a group basis.
Present information, some of which may be contentious, to staff groups, service user groups, carers groups and other stakeholders using a range of techniques and media.
Investigate complaints, grievances and performance issues taking remedial action as necessary.
To be a part of the relevant professional leadership group (nursing, OT, social work) and attend its meetings.
To link with the relevant professional lead (nurse, OT, social worker) within Devon Partnership Trust.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Date posted

05 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-26-0180

Job locations

Haydons Court

Marlpits Lane

Honiton

Devon

EX14 2DE

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust

St. Johns Road

Exmouth

Devon

EX8 4DD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

An excellent understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act and Care Act requirements.
Awareness of community structures and social care options and processes
Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
An understanding of the sorts of issues experienced by older people with mental health problems
Working within a community mental health or inpatient setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
Providing clinical supervision and managing staff.

Desirable

Substantial experience of working at a senior clinical/practice level.
Budget management.
Setting up or working within a new service.

Qualifications

Essential

A professional qualification, eg RMN, OT, Social Worker.
IT Skills

Desirable

Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
Management qualification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with large groups who may be challenging.
Able to produce well written reports.
PC skills.
Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
Ability to manage risk.
Supervisory skills.
Negotiation skills.
Ability to manage own time and that of the teams.
Ability to work flexibly.
Ability to be mobile across a geographical area.
Computer literacy.
Excellent clinical assessment skills.
Ability to manage change in a positive manner.
Mobility across the County.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

An excellent understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act and Care Act requirements.
Awareness of community structures and social care options and processes
Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
An understanding of the sorts of issues experienced by older people with mental health problems
Working within a community mental health or inpatient setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
Providing clinical supervision and managing staff.

Desirable

Substantial experience of working at a senior clinical/practice level.
Budget management.
Setting up or working within a new service.

Qualifications

Essential

A professional qualification, eg RMN, OT, Social Worker.
IT Skills

Desirable

Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
Management qualification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with large groups who may be challenging.
Able to produce well written reports.
PC skills.
Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
Ability to manage risk.
Supervisory skills.
Negotiation skills.
Ability to manage own time and that of the teams.
Ability to work flexibly.
Ability to be mobile across a geographical area.
Computer literacy.
Excellent clinical assessment skills.
Ability to manage change in a positive manner.
Mobility across the County.

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.