CMHT Team Leader
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation TrustAlready thinking ahead to interview?
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Job overview
To provide clinical and operational leadership and first line management for a community-based mental health team in a designated geographical locality within Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
The post holder will work with senior clinicians and have responsibility for the delivery of high quality and high performing team to a defined population.
To ensure that staff in the team have opportunities for continuing professional development, in order to provide best practice and meet the requirements of registering bodies, and to drive improvements in standards of clinical practice and patient care in line with the NHS modernisation and Public Health agendas.
To provide direct clinical care to patients.
To work with senior clinicians to actively lead in the delivery of the clinical governance, quality improvement and performance management agenda within an identified locality team
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent development opportunity for someone looking to further strengthen their leadership and management skills. Supported by an experienced senior leadership team, you will be encouraged to develop your own leadership style and contribute to the ongoing transformation of community mental health services across Central and West Lancashire.
Our Preston locality is diverse, and the team includes mental health nurses/practitioners, assistant practitioners, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists, community support workers, pharmacy colleagues, medical staff, and skilled administrative support. You will work closely with other service managers and clinical leaders to ensure seamless transitions across mental health pathways.
As Team Leader, you will promote a culture of compassionate care, quality improvement, reflective practice and continuous learning. You will use key performance indicators to drive consistent, person centred, high quality care for service users, carers and families.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please review the attached job description and person specification.