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Join Our Innovative Liaison and Diversion Service in Suffolk as a clinical team leader!
Are you an exceptional individual with a track record of change management & a passion for working with one of the most diverse groups of service users there is? A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for the right person to join our service for FTC 9 months contract providing cover during maternity leave.
The liaison & diversion service helps people suspected of committing a crime to access health & social support in order to tackle factors that might be driving criminal behaviour.
We provide a triage assessment of needs & arrange referrals into services (diversion), liaise with existing services and help the police, courts and other criminal justice agencies to deliver safe, effective and efficient criminal justice processes and outcomes. This improves the lives of vulnerable people, many of whom are disengaged from health and social care. By giving these people a helping hand we hope to reduce crime and make safer communities.
Why Join Us?
- Established staff group
- Supportive CTL colleagues
- External partnerships with police, courts, probation, Julian Support and others.
- Internal partnerships with crisis teams, AMHP service, Mental Health Liaison teams, Community Mental Health teams (all ages) and many others.
- Extensive competency package to complement a robust induction.
- Extensive development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
About the Role
As a Clinical Team Leader, you will:
- Lead and motivate teams in 2 Police Investigation centres in Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich to deliver high-quality screening, triage, assessment and referral.
- Complete a limited number of assessments, ensuring focused and effective intervention
- Travel between your two PICs to maintain a high level of visibility
- Develop close relationships with local services to maintain and build care pathways
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from Mental Health Nurses, Learning Disability Nurses, Substance misuse nurses, Occupational therapists and social workers who have a track record of working in a mental health setting and who are committed to recovery-focused, person-centred care.
What We Offer
- Competitive NHS salary & pension
- 27 days annual leave (rising to 33 days) plus bank holidays
- Ongoing professional development & training
- Flexible working opportunities
- Access to NHS staff discounts, physio services, and more
Be Part of Something Special
At NSFT, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, and supportive team. Join us and be part of a service that values your expertise, prioritises work-life balance, and is committed to making a real difference in the lives of our service users.
Apply today and take the next step in your nursing leadership career!
For more information, visit our Facebook and Twitter pages @NSFTjobs or check out the full job description attached.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
By joining our team, you will be well supported to develop your knowledge and skills to deliver high quality services for people suspected of crimes. Personal development is supported through meaningful appraisal, a strong induction package, a bespoke competency package and comprehensive in house & external training programmes.
On a monthly basis you will be offered reflective practice sessions, mandatory clinical supervision, and Line management supervision. You will also have the opportunity to take part in Quality improvement projects within the service.
Please 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
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of providing leadership in a Mental Health care environment including service development.
- Able to demonstrate experience at a senior clinical level including staff management / supervision experience.
- Experience with risk assessment and ongoing management
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing degree or equivalent, Dip SW or Dip OT or equivalent, or HCPC registered
Desirable
- ILM Certificate in management or equivalent
- Higher degree or post-graduate certificate in area of clinical / therapeutic practice
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This advert is for Community Team Manager with Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in Norwich, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 gross per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 9 months (Maternity Cover until the end of May 2027). The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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