Team Manager-OA Community Mental Health Team

Job title:

Team Manager-OA Community Mental Health Team

Company

NHS

Job description

Would you be interested in an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic, motivated team that has a supportive culture?We are searching for an enthusiastic, creative, dedicated, and motivated Team Manager who would like the opportunity to lead our Older Adult Community Mental Health Team in the Wyre Forest Locality. Our team is divided into two pathways (the Dementia Cognitive Care pathway and Mental Health Needs pathway), and we assess and treat patients that have functional and organic mental health needs.The core working hours for this post is Monday to Friday (9pm -5pm) and this specific post is for 37.5 hours per week, however we will consider 30 hours a week.You will lead an integrated team consisting of Community Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Consultant Psychiatrists, Junior Medics, a Clinical Psychologist, Support Workers, a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Administration staff. You will also be supported by the Service Lead who offers a robust supervision and appraisal process.Our OAMH service has developed a range of therapeutic interventions which has a Solution Focused approach at the core of its offer, and you will have opportunities to engage in clinical work alongside having managerial duties.Main duties of the jobWe want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills, thereforewe offer continuing professional development opportunities including in-house training and additional training at University if requested.We have fantastic team morale where team members regularly support one another, and we have always received a lot of positive feedback from students.The main duties of the role are:

• To monitor the teams performance, quality of care and training.
• To support and provide clinical advice to staff and engage in your own clinical work.
• To ensure the team are providing evidence-based interventions, utilising a solution focused approach and are providing good quality care.
• To chair Team meetings, including a weekly multi-disciplinary meeting.
• To provide supervision to a defined group of staff on a 6-weekly basis.
• To offer meaningful appraisals on an annual basis.
• To work with other Team managers within the wider service of Older Adult Community Mental Health and attend Managers and Leadership meetings.
• To undertake investigations as required, regarding serious incidents and complaints.

About usAt Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.Sharing your data – As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.DetailsDate posted18 July 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£47,810 to £54,710 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference numberC9798-1542Job locationsF BlockKidderminster HospitalKidderminsterDY11 6RJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential

• A working knowledge of functional mental health and dementia, including early intervention and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Detailed understanding of needs of service users and carers.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. Mental Capacity Act, CPA.
• Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunities.
• Knowledge of relevant national policy documents e.g. Dementia Strategy and NICE guidance.

Additional criteriaEssential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role

QualificationsEssential

• BSc RMN or CQSW/DipSW or BSc/DipOT or Psychologist or equivalent qualification / experience.
• Evidence of recent professional development

Desirable

• Post registration course in teaching / supervision/ coaching.
• Counselling/psychological intervention qualification
• Management training
• Project Management
• Post registration course in dementia care or willingness to undertake such a course.

ExperienceEssential

• Band 6 or above or level of similar responsibilities for staff management
• Experience of working with older people with functional mental health needs and those living with Dementia and their carers
• Experience of working with other disciplines in caring for people with mental health needs
• Experience of working in the community
• Experience of managing a defined caseload

Desirable

• Experience of psychometric testing.
• Experience of developing policies, standards and procedures.
• Experience of working with other health and social care agencies.
• Experience of developing practice in others
• Skills in audit and research.

Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential

• A working knowledge of functional mental health and dementia, including early intervention and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Detailed understanding of needs of service users and carers.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. Mental Capacity Act, CPA.
• Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunities.
• Knowledge of relevant national policy documents e.g. Dementia Strategy and NICE guidance.

Additional criteriaEssential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role

QualificationsEssential

• BSc RMN or CQSW/DipSW or BSc/DipOT or Psychologist or equivalent qualification / experience.
• Evidence of recent professional development

Desirable

• Post registration course in teaching / supervision/ coaching.
• Counselling/psychological intervention qualification
• Management training
• Project Management
• Post registration course in dementia care or willingness to undertake such a course.

ExperienceEssential

• Band 6 or above or level of similar responsibilities for staff management
• Experience of working with older people with functional mental health needs and those living with Dementia and their carers
• Experience of working with other disciplines in caring for people with mental health needs
• Experience of working in the community
• Experience of managing a defined caseload

Desirable

• Experience of psychometric testing.
• Experience of developing policies, standards and procedures.
• Experience of working with other health and social care agencies.
• Experience of developing practice in others
• Skills in audit and research.

Expected salary

£47810 – 54710 per year

Location

Kidderminster, Worcestershire

Job date

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 04:33:06 GMT

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (tendersglobal.net) you saw this job posting.