Job Description

The Early Interventions in Psychosis (EIP) service provide secondary mental health support for clients within their home or within clinics, within Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire . This role will be based within the city locality. The team consists of Consultant Psychiatrists, Occupational Therapists, Community Mental Health Nurses, CBT Therapists , Social Workers, Physical Health Coordinators , Support Workers, , Peer / carer Peer Support workers Employment Specialists, a Clinical Lead and a Team Leader, all supported by an Admin Team. The post will be managing the clinical team and ensuring the team delivers a high quality service to our clients, their loved ones and considering staff wellbeing and performance.



We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic full time Team Leader to join our current experienced and supportive leadership team.



This is an exciting opportunity to join a motivated team to enhance the responsiveness and effectiveness of community services for adults aged 18 and over who are experiencing a range of mental health difficulties.



We are looking for a qualified Nurse, AHP, social worker or other suitable professional who has a high level of commitment to working collaboratively with services both internal and external to the organisation. Applicants should have significant clinical experience and knowledge, to inform and support the EIP clinical care pathway. You will be responsible for the day to day management of the Clinical Staff within the City EIP Team to ensure patients/carers and families receive timely and evidence based services that meet agreed performance targets and national guidance, also considering staff wellbeing and service development.



#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.



We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.



We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.



The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.



The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.



This role requires an individual with a relevant clinical qualification and current professional registration.



Experience in the management of people and services in the health sector.



To lead and co-ordinate a high quality, safe, effective and efficient service to meet the needs of the defined patient group.



To ensure delivery of the service specification and any required KPI's, ensuring service development.



Strong links are required with other internal and external teams and services.



This role requires the maintenance of direct clinical contact, in the supervision and management of the clinical team.



The post will have responsibility across Nottingham City.



You will need to be highly motivated, have positive effective interpersonal and management skills.



A commitment to promote recovery orientated practice and to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.



An enthusiastic and motivated individual to support service change within the directorate.



A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.



Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is 26.40 (standard) or 54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.



You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of 16 per year applies.



Please see the attached and Person Specification for full details.