Clinical Team Manager - ECT

Job overview

We are seeking an innovative and passionate Team Manager to provide operational leadership for our Accredited ECT service. This role balances compassionate people leadership with effective, data‑informed service management.

You will lead operations across the ECT pathway, ensuring safe, timely and effective care. You will manage demand and flow, using data to understand capacity, prioritise safely and improve waits, access and productivity.

You will champion quality and governance, embedding supervision, incident learning, audit and Quality Improvement. You will support team growth, fostering a positive culture, clear objectives, reflective practice and staff wellbeing.

You will work with clinical leaders, inpatient wards, community staff, acute trusts and commissioners to deliver joined‑up care for people and their families.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

Clinical & Service Leadership Lead evidence‑based ECT care and maintain high standards of assessment, treatment and follow‑up. Ensure practice complies with the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding and Trust policies. Promote a therapeutic environment and support the team with risk, crises and complex cases. Hold and manage the service clinical caseload as required and ensure all slots are utilised with minimal wasted appointments.

Operational Management Oversee caseload, workflows and documentation. Manage rotas, staffing and resources. Lead complaints, incidents and investigations. Respond to Freedom of Information requests and manage the ECT accreditation ensuring compliance. Contribute to service planning, development and innovation.

Supervision & Staff Development Provide managerial supervision and ensure access to clinical supervision and CPD. Support recruitment, induction, appraisals and performance management. Foster a supportive team culture aligned with Trust values.

Partnerships & Communication Build effective relationships with families and partner agencies. Represent the service in multiagency forums and communicate sensitively with service users.

Quality Improvement & Governance Lead audits, governance and quality improvement. Ensure compliance with data and information governance standards and support performance monitoring to drive improvement

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) is committed to providing high‑quality mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental services across our communities. Our teams work collaboratively to improve the lives of children, young people and families, ensuring care is compassionate, safe and personalised.

As part of our ECT service in Durham Tees Valley, you will join a passionate, supportive and forward‑thinking MHSOP community. We are committed to creating a positive working environment where staff feel valued, listened to and empowered. Our culture is grounded in our Trust values of respect, compassion and responsibility, and we actively promote psychological safety, teamwork and continuous service improvement.

We are an organisation that invests in developing our workforce. You will have access to high‑quality supervision, opportunities for training and professional development, and involvement in quality improvement projects that influence how services evolve. We work closely with partners across health, education, social care and the voluntary sector, offering rich opportunities for collaborative working.

By joining TEWV, you will be part of a service that is committed to co‑production, innovation and improving outcomes for people. Your contribution will help us continue our journey to deliver excellent, accessible and responsive care for the families we support.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Positive and safe Level 2, and ILS level 2 is an essential requirement of the role. The successful candidate will be expected to work clinically therefore clinical experience is essential.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.