Community Learning Disability Team Manager

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 17 February 2025

Job summary

Scarborough ,Whitby and Rydale team are looking for a team manager to manage the community learning disability service . The team is a well established , friendly team who are forward thinking and welcoming to new starters

We are looking for a member of staff from all disciplines and professional background e.g. learning disabilities or adult mental health to take up this role .

We are happy to support new managers into the position so if you feel that you are ready for a new challenge and have the right skills but do have the experience we will support you through the transition as needed

The team comprises of nurses, OTs, Physios, SLT ,psychologists admin and psychiatry staff

The hours are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday

Main duties of the job

The team manager will be responsible for all aspects of the service , they will be able to support staff, offering supervisions and appraisals whilst having a good understanding of the needs for the service to provide up to date data to help with the teams development

About us

The Trust as a whole advocate collective leadership, and the post holder will be operationally supporting a multi-disciplinary team that shares these principles of collective leadership.

The learning disability collective leadership group is committed to supporting the development of its staff and will ensure a period of support is put into place from staff moving into this service

Date posted

13 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

346-NYL-001-25

Job locations

Eastfield Clinic

Westfield

Scarborough

YO11 3EG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information

If you require any further information or would wish to visit the service please contact Karen Reed, Service Manager - karenreed1@nhs.net

You can also contact Deb Slaney, Modern Matron

deborah.slaney1@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information

If you require any further information or would wish to visit the service please contact Karen Reed, Service Manager - karenreed1@nhs.net

You can also contact Deb Slaney, Modern Matron

deborah.slaney1@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare or social work or relevant professional clinical qualification (ie PWP/CWP in IAPT/Getting Help services)
  • Be Educated to Master's level in leadership or a subject area relevant to the area of practice OR Have equivalent clinical experience to that of masters level such as working as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area with significant experience - which also includes significant experience of managing people (see below under experience), together with evidence of CPD
  • Be trained in Clinical Supervision and Providing Clinical Supervision
  • Be a Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor

Skills

Essential

  • Able to manage complex team situations effectively
  • Has understanding of the requirements of a busy team and juggle the day to day management of this

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of managing staff
  • Experience of working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field
  • Working collaboratively with others (external partners, staff service users and their families/carers)
  • Evidence of delivering supervision
  • Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare or social work or relevant professional clinical qualification (ie PWP/CWP in IAPT/Getting Help services)
  • Be Educated to Master's level in leadership or a subject area relevant to the area of practice OR Have equivalent clinical experience to that of masters level such as working as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area with significant experience - which also includes significant experience of managing people (see below under experience), together with evidence of CPD
  • Be trained in Clinical Supervision and Providing Clinical Supervision
  • Be a Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor

Skills

Essential

  • Able to manage complex team situations effectively
  • Has understanding of the requirements of a busy team and juggle the day to day management of this

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of managing staff
  • Experience of working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field
  • Working collaboratively with others (external partners, staff service users and their families/carers)
  • Evidence of delivering supervision
  • Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Eastfield Clinic

Westfield

Scarborough

YO11 3EG


Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Eastfield Clinic

Westfield

Scarborough

YO11 3EG


Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Karen Reed

karenreed1@nhs.net

07585401689

Date posted

13 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

346-NYL-001-25

Job locations

Eastfield Clinic

Westfield

Scarborough

YO11 3EG


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