Job overview
Lead with purpose. Shape the future of early intervention. Change lives.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated leader to join our Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service as a Team Manager. This is a pivotal role within a compassionate, forward-thinking service committed to delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care to people experiencing first episode psychosis and those at risk.
You will lead a skilled, multi-disciplinary team that is passionate about early intervention, innovation, and making a meaningful difference at a crucial stage in people’s lives.
- Be at the forefront of preventative mental health care and early intervention
- Lead a passionate and skilled MDT delivering evidence-based, person-centred care
- Shape and develop services, including ARMS / FEP pathways
- Work within a supportive, values-led organisation that prioritises staff wellbeing
- Opportunity to influence local and regional service development
If you are an inspiring leader who is motivated by improving outcomes for people experiencing psychosis—and you want to be part of a service that is ambitious, collaborative, and compassionate—we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for managing a multi-disciplinary team (Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Therapists and support staff) to develop and deliver a successful and innovative service to serve adults and their families with Mental Health problems in mid Cornwall. Working in partnership with wider multidisciplinary teams the post holder will take responsibility and accountability for the delivery of clinical services within East Cornwall. As well as strategic direction and implementation of service developments the Team Manager will be responsible for the line management of staff including supervision, appraisal and continued professional development to ensure the team is operating at the highest of standards and within local and national guidelines.
Please note: If you are an internal candidate and wanting to apply for this position as a secondment opportunity. Before applying, please ensure you have discussed the post with your current line manager and obtained their agreement to support your release for the duration of the secondment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
- Cornwall Foundation Trust
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
Person specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements.
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Proven leadership, and management skills.
- Able to inspire and lead on new developments.
- Able to prioritise workload and manage stress in self and others.
Education/ Qualification and relevent experiance
Essential
- Degree level qualification in relevant subject
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Leadership/Management qualification or experience to diploma level
- Experience of service development and change processes
- Experience of complex interaction with commissioners and partner agencies to ensure effective working.
Desirable
- Masters level qualification or equivalent experience.
- Substantial experience working at a senior level in a mental health setting.
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This advert is for Team Manager with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 Per Annum. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed term contract or Secondment Opportunity until December 2026). The application deadline is 08 Jul 2026.
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