Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a full time Team Manager role within the Community Acquired Brain Injury service based at Monkwearmouth Hospital, Sunderland.
We are looking to recruit a proactive, passionate, and innovative individual who has a strong vision for services and likes to lead by example. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join the Specialist Care Group and the CABIS team and to be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and efficient care in the role of a Team manager, for the service users and carers who live within the local communities.
Key aspects of the role include monitoring the performance and quality of the service the team delivers. The role will provide leadership and effective day to day management of the team, commitment to promoting recovery and maximising independence and fulfil wider management responsibilities as required by the organisation.
We are seeking an individual who has experience and knowledge of supporting individuals in the community. Experience of monitoring the performance and quality of community services is desirable.
Main duties of the job
Provide day-to-day management of the team, hold excellent communication skills and ability to form positive working relationships.Support with recruitment, retention and induction of staff.Conducting managerial supervision, appraisals and oversight of individuals development.Managing performance and absence/staff wellbeing.Ensure statutory and mandatory training is completed.Support implementation and development of patient and carer experience.Form part of the collective leadership team which supports the development of the team within a multi-disciplinary team environment.Lead and coordinate team communication, including holding regular team meetings, communicating and consulting on service changes and acting as a conduit of information.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Details
Date posted
25 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-SCG25-133-MG
Job locations
Monkwearmouth Hospital
Newcastle Road
Sunderland
SR5 1NB
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Team Manager is responsible and accountable for providing safe, effective care and efficient services to service users and their carers who live within the community. Key aspects of the role include monitoring the performance and quality of the service the team delivers. The role will provide leadership and effective day to day management of the team, commitment to promoting recovery and maximising independence and fulfil wider management responsibilities as required by the organisation.
The successful candidate will be based at Monkwearmouth Hospital but may need to travel across to other bases the team work out of, which include Gateshead and South Tyneside.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th September 2025
Closing date : 9th October 2025
We welcome your application. Job description
Job responsibilities
The Team Manager is responsible and accountable for providing safe, effective care and efficient services to service users and their carers who live within the community. Key aspects of the role include monitoring the performance and quality of the service the team delivers. The role will provide leadership and effective day to day management of the team, commitment to promoting recovery and maximising independence and fulfil wider management responsibilities as required by the organisation.
The successful candidate will be based at Monkwearmouth Hospital but may need to travel across to other bases the team work out of, which include Gateshead and South Tyneside.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th September 2025
Closing date : 9th October 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• First Level Registered Nurse RNMH, RMN, RNLD or equivalent first level qualification e.g. Social Worker, OT, Clinical Psychologist, other.
• Relevant Post Graduate qualification or Training.

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Experience of coordinating and managing staff resources.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team using a community based approach.
• Experience of providing community bases mental health services.
• Experience of leading teams and taking on a leadership role in project management.
• Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary.
• Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services.
• Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
• Experience of providing clinical/managerial supervision to clinical staff.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements of the team.

Desirable

• Awareness of human resource issues and budget management. Undertaking Joint Development Reviews.
• Experience of monitoring the performance and quality of community services is desirable

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Demonstrate leadership skills/delegation. Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management. Experience of Performance Management
• Evidence of effective organisational skills
• Expert clinical and managerial supervision skills
• Experience of conducting and evaluating clinical audit Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping

Desirable

• Demonstrate change management skills
• Knowledge of RiO data systems and IT skills

Role/Team specific requirements
Essential

• Flexible Approachable Open to change Confident and assertive Robust Motivated Demonstrates respect dignity and integrity Trustworthy Embraces diversity Innovative
• Ability to work as part of a collective leadership model.

Personal Characteristics and additional requirements
Essential

• Open and non-judgemental, anti-discriminatory approach to clinical, managerial and leadership roles. Friendly, outgoing, approachable, confident manner Innovative and creative Flexible and adaptive Ability to work under pressure
• Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• First Level Registered Nurse RNMH, RMN, RNLD or equivalent first level qualification e.g. Social Worker, OT, Clinical Psychologist, other.
• Relevant Post Graduate qualification or Training.

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Experience of coordinating and managing staff resources.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team using a community based approach.
• Experience of providing community bases mental health services.
• Experience of leading teams and taking on a leadership role in project management.
• Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary.
• Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services.
• Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
• Experience of providing clinical/managerial supervision to clinical staff.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements of the team.

Desirable

• Awareness of human resource issues and budget management. Undertaking Joint Development Reviews.
• Experience of monitoring the performance and quality of community services is desirable

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Demonstrate leadership skills/delegation. Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management. Experience of Performance Management
• Evidence of effective organisational skills
• Expert clinical and managerial supervision skills
• Experience of conducting and evaluating clinical audit Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping

Desirable

• Demonstrate change management skills
• Knowledge of RiO data systems and IT skills

Role/Team specific requirements
Essential

• Flexible Approachable Open to change Confident and assertive Robust Motivated Demonstrates respect dignity and integrity Trustworthy Embraces diversity Innovative
• Ability to work as part of a collective leadership model.

Personal Characteristics and additional requirements
Essential

• Open and non-judgemental, anti-discriminatory approach to clinical, managerial and leadership roles. Friendly, outgoing, approachable, confident manner Innovative and creative Flexible and adaptive Ability to work under pressure
• Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post

Skills Required