Clinical Team Manager

Job overview

There is an exciting opportunity to become part of the OpCourage North Service whilst working for LYPFT in a permanent Clinical Team Manager role.

As CTM, you will help lead the day‑to‑day running of the Enhanced/Urgent element of the service across the north of England in partnership with the other CTM. You will ensure that the care we provide is safe, effective, and consistently of the highest quality. We are looking for someone with the passion, commitment, and drive to make a genuine difference to the lives of veterans experiencing mental health difficulties and in distress within a community setting.

We’re seeking a leader who:

• Champions a compassionate, inclusive, and multi‑disciplinary approach to care
• Role models collective leadership and positive team culture
• Is committed to supporting staff wellbeing, development, and high standards of clinical practice
• Brings enthusiasm, resilience, and a genuine dedication to improving outcomes for Veterans
• Has excellent communication and relational skills to work effectively in a multi organisational partnership/leadership team

Main duties of the job

You will be a key member of the leadership and management team within Opcourage north with an expectation to develop and maintain healthy and positive working relationships with the OpCourage North Lead provider CNTW and other key Providers within the partnership.

This is a rewarding and challenging role where your impact will be both meaningful and visible for Veterans and colleagues alike. In return, we offer a supportive leadership structure, opportunities for continued professional development, and a team that is passionate about delivering excellent care to the Veteran community.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and help us shape a service we can all be proud of, we would love to hear from you.

The post holder must hold a professional registration and have significant experience working in mental health.

If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity further, please contact Caroline Gatti, Interim Clinical Service Manager – caroline.gatti@nhs.net

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Work with the established leadership team in the service to organise, integrate, and lead a multi-professional team in providing high quality intensive community care across the North of England

Develop strong relations with local CMHTs/crisis teams across the region to support with the smooth transition and flow of Veterans care based on their clinical need.

Work in partnership with Multi Organisational Leadership Team and LYPFT Clinical Operations Manager in the continuing development of accessible, responsive and regionally based mental health care for Veterans

Lead on the investigation of Clinical incidents in accordance with Trust Policy, complaints and service reviews and inspections.

Ensure all staff, project and budget management responsibilities are undertaken within Trust guidelines.

Act as a champion for the service, demonstrating a participative and supportive leadership style with a commitment to team working.

Manage and lead the operational functioning of the team, participating in an on-call manager role for LYPFT.

To offer robust line management and caseload management to clinicians across the team

To be responsible for other areas of Performance Management including local and national targets and being a key contributor to monthly and quarterly reporting to the OpCourage North Lead provider

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.