Clinical Team Leader - 3k Welcome Bonus

NHS

  • Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
  • £47,810-54,710 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Clinical Service Lead - Crisis Response and Home Treatment TeamAre you confident in taking the lead when faced with issues?Do you work well with people and teams?Have you got experience of leadership in a mental health environment?Do you have the skills to grow and maintain a confident team, with positive values and standards that strive for the best patient centred care?If you have said yes to these questions, we have an exciting opportunity for you to further develop your career as the Clinical Service Lead for the Crisis Response and Home Treatment Team based at Wedgwood House, Bury St Edmunds.As a Clinical Service Lead you will be committed to ongoing service and clinical development to ensure the effective implementation and sustained delivery of mental health services.You will be responsible for management of day-to-day operational and clinical issues arising within the service. In addition, you will also be responsible for the operational management of a range of aspects of service delivery within the team and for their clinical / managerial supervision, as well as providing professional governance and leadership.You will maintain compliance with key performance indicators and develop any Quality Improvement initiatives that could improve outcomes for our services and its users.Main duties of the jobLeadershipProvide advice and leadership to staff, treatment, therapy and risk assessment and management.Ensure any learning is embedded and sustained in the Team.ClinicalAdhere to all Trust policies and procedures contributing to policy development via Governance processes, particularly in relation to clinical care.Demonstrate a sound knowledge of current legislation and policy that underpins mental healthcare delivery.Participate in clinical audit, QA and clinical governance.Lead the development of training to deliver high quality care.CommunicationBe able to communicate with people in a way which is consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating.Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team, working across different settings as required.Protect and maintain the confidential nature of the work at all times, both in written and verbal form.QualityAct consistently with legislation, policies, procedures and other quality approaches.Maintain expert practice through further study, research, clinical practice and personal development.Participate in supervision for both self and othersDevelop a culture that improves quality and take the appropriate action when there are quality issues.Equality and DiversitySupport and promote equality and value diversity.Develop a culture that promotes equality and values diversity.Participate in Equality and Diversity Impact Assessment.About usHere at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.Some of the benefits you can expect:NHS pensiona comprehensive in house & external training programmescareer progressionstarting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)staff physio serviceNHS discounts and many moreTo work within our Trusts values and behaviours - Positively, Respectfully, Together to ensure that we work to ensure compassionate and high quality care to all in our service.Professional Development and Leadership Opportunities We are committed to investing in your growth and development. As part of this role, you will have access to:Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities tailored to your career pathwayLeadership and management development programmes designed to support you in progressing to senior leadership rolesRegular clinical skills training and refresher courses to keep practice evidence-based and currentOpportunities to lead on service improvement projects and quality initiativesMentorship and coaching from senior leaders within the TrustProtected time for training, supervision, and professional development activitiesDetailsDate posted22 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£47,810 to £54,710 a year gross per annum/ pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number246-WSU7092852-CJob locationsCrisis Resolution and Home Treatment TeamWedgwood HoueseBury St EdmundsIP33 2QZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs*Previous applicants need not apply***This post attracts a recruitment premium of £3,000 (pro-rata for part time roles). This is a one off payment with half paid on appointment and half paid after the completion of a satisfactory probation period (6 months). The premium is taxable. Please note that should you leave employment, or choose to move to an alternative post within the Trust that does not attract this recruitment premium, you will be required to reimburse all or some it, as follows: 100% of the value of the premium in the first 12 months; 50% of the value of the premium in the period 12 months to 2 years following appointment. Please note this recruitment premium is for external applicants only. Not applicable to newly qualified applicants ** Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs*Previous applicants need not apply***This post attracts a recruitment premium of £3,000 (pro-rata for part time roles). This is a one off payment with half paid on appointment and half paid after the completion of a satisfactory probation period (6 months). The premium is taxable. Please note that should you leave employment, or choose to move to an alternative post within the Trust that does not attract this recruitment premium, you will be required to reimburse all or some it, as follows: 100% of the value of the premium in the first 12 months; 50% of the value of the premium in the period 12 months to 2 years following appointment. Please note this recruitment premium is for external applicants only. Not applicable to newly qualified applicants **Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • RMN, Dip SW, Dip OT or equivalent
Desirable
  • Ongoing professional development working towards degree level
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience with risk assessment and ongoing management
Desirable
  • Experience in providing leadership in a mental health care environment.
SkillsEssential
  • Effective analytical decision-making skills.
KnowledgeEssential
  • An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • RMN, Dip SW, Dip OT or equivalent
Desirable
  • Ongoing professional development working towards degree level
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience with risk assessment and ongoing management
Desirable
  • Experience in providing leadership in a mental health care environment.
SkillsEssential
  • Effective analytical decision-making skills.
KnowledgeEssential
  • An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines.

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