Job summary
This is an Excellent opportunity for a Full Time Team Manager position within the North Cumbria Crisis Team, working as part of an established and supportive leadership team.
This is a Full time post however applicants wishing to work part time will be considered. Flexible working requests will be considered inline with trust policy.
The Team Manager is responsible for the day to day operational management of the team and accountable for providing safe, effective care and an efficient service, to patients and their carers who live within the North Cumbria community.
We are seeking an individual who has operational leadership experience. and ideally experience and knowledge of supporting individuals in crisis.
Main duties of the job
Provide day-to-day operational management of the team, hold excellent communication skills and ability to form positive working relationships with Systems Partners
Lead on the recruitment, induction and development of staff.
Conducting managerial supervision, appraisal and oversight of staff training and development needs.
Managing performance and absence in line with trust policy.
Ensure statutory and mandatory training is completed in line with contractual requirements.
Oversight of patient and carer experience of the service and effective management of any complaints and feedback.
Lead on all HR processes as required.
Motivate, engage and develop 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
Support Team following Serious Incidents with Debrief, Local and After Action Review Process and Serious Incident Panels.
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.
There are opportunities for further professional development within scope of the successful candidates experience and development needs, alongside service need.
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. They also provide clinical 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.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 16th September 2025
Closing date : 30th September 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. They also provide clinical 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.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 16th September 2025
Closing date : 30th September 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse RNMH, RMN, RNLD or equivalent first level qualification e.g. Nurse, Social Worker, OT, Clinical Psychologist
- Relevant Post Graduate qualification or Training.
Desirable
- Leadership or Management 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 working with community based 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.
Desirable
- Awareness of human resource issues and budget management. Undertaking Joint Development Reviews.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills/delegation. Excellent communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
Desirable
- Knowledge of RiO data systems and IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse RNMH, RMN, RNLD or equivalent first level qualification e.g. Nurse, Social Worker, OT, Clinical Psychologist
- Relevant Post Graduate qualification or Training.
Desirable
- Leadership or Management 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 working with community based 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.
Desirable
- Awareness of human resource issues and budget management. Undertaking Joint Development Reviews.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills/delegation. Excellent communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
Desirable
- Knowledge of RiO data systems and IT skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
