Clinical Team Leader - Community Mental Health

Job summaryWould you like to work for an exciting, progressive team where 90% of the management team have been promoted from within?If so, this could be the job for you! An opportunity has arisen to work as one of the Mental Health Clinical Team Leaders for Brent Community Mental Health Hub (CMHH). We are looking for candidates with robust clinical expertise who are also able to demonstrate progressive skills in clinical leadership and management.Brent CMHT is one of the leading performing teams in the trust and an early onsetter of the community transformation which is now successfully embedded. This progressive trust supports staff to develop and creates learning opportunities at all levels. Bringing your authentic self to the organisation is something we can value and use positively to enhance our engagement with the various community groups we serve.The post holder will be required to provide strong clinical leadership for the team and work closely with allocated named workers to establish and maintain clinical care standards, ensuring that the quality of care provided is continually informed by evidence-based practice.Working within a busy Community Mental Health Hub, the post-holder will lead on actively supporting a multidisciplinary team with a diverse skill set. They will directly contribute to an environment that champions team cohesion and cooperation.Main duties of the jobLeadershipTo co-ordinate the day-to-day clinical activities of the team to ensure the smooth running of the CMHHTo always promote patient care by treating service users, carers, and loved ones with respect and courtesy and maintain their dignityTo provide specialist support, consultation, advice and expertise to the team on cases as requiredService DevelopmentTo assist with the setting and maintenance of high standards of care and clinical practices within the multi-disciplinary teamTo work closely with the Team Manager to ensure the continual development of the CMHH in BrentTo develop a positive and effective liaison with services, agencies and individuals as identified above and ensure that any service interface problems identified are promptly notified to the Team ManagerClinicalTo provide appropriate support and contact for service users, considering their health, social and cultural needs.To carry out risk assessments for service users in line with the Trust's and local policies and proceduresTo take responsibility for ensuring that discharges from the CMHH are done in a safe and timely manner to ensure ongoing throughputTo develop and maintain innovative and creative ways of working with service users experiences mental health challengesAbout usKingsbury & Willesden CMHH is an established team with a friendly, supportive culture. There is a visible and supportive management team and a strong emphasis on training and professional development opportunities.The London Borough of Brent is a place of contrast and a destination for thousands of British and international visitors every year. Home of the iconic Wembley Stadium, the world-famous Wembley Arena, the new London Designer Outlet and the spectacular Swaminarayan Hindu Temple, it provides a stage for cultural, sporting and religious events of national and international importance. The team serves the diverse and vibrant population of Brent, named London Borough of Culture 2020 and most recently 'Council of the Year' at the LGC Awards 2020.DetailsDate posted02 November 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
55,524 to 62,652 a year

per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number333-J-BR-0886Job locationsKingsbury and Willesden Community Mental Health HubFairfields House, Roe GreenLondonNW9 0PSUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post-holder will ensure that effective recovery-focused approaches to service user care are promoted and embedded within the service. They will also be expected to make valuable contributions to multidisciplinary team assessments, and the formulation and implementation of multidisciplinary care plans.The post holder will manage a small caseload alongside taking responsibility for the day-to-day co-ordination of clinical activities, ensuring that clinical priorities are set and the team caseload is regularly reviewed. They will be required to supervise clinical staff andprovide knowledge and expertise on complex care issues, as well as statutory requirements and duties.The post-holder will be familiar with the data/performance requirements of the Community Mental Health Hub and ensure that these are met by the team. They will take responsibility for allocating caseloads in a manner that takes full account of the needs of the service user and expertise/skills available within the team.The post-holder will lead on achieving the clinical objectives of the team, including but not limited to chairing multi-disciplinary team meetings, managing transfers of care into and out of the service, and reviewing caseloads. They will also support the Team Manager in achieving operational objectives.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe post-holder will ensure that effective recovery-focused approaches to service user care are promoted and embedded within the service. They will also be expected to make valuable contributions to multidisciplinary team assessments, and the formulation and implementation of multidisciplinary care plans.The post holder will manage a small caseload alongside taking responsibility for the day-to-day co-ordination of clinical activities, ensuring that clinical priorities are set and the team caseload is regularly reviewed. They will be required to supervise clinical staff andprovide knowledge and expertise on complex care issues, as well as statutory requirements and duties.The post-holder will be familiar with the data/performance requirements of the Community Mental Health Hub and ensure that these are met by the team. They will take responsibility for allocating caseloads in a manner that takes full account of the needs of the service user and expertise/skills available within the team.The post-holder will lead on achieving the clinical objectives of the team, including but not limited to chairing multi-disciplinary team meetings, managing transfers of care into and out of the service, and reviewing caseloads. They will also support the Team Manager in achieving operational objectives.Person Specification

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

EssentialProfessional qualification either Mental Health Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy.Evidenceof Post Qualification Training relevant to Post.DesirableCertificate in Leadership and management.Relevant Professional qualification/training, e.g. psychosocial intervention, counselling, family therapy

Experience

EssentialExtensive experience of working in a mental health community settingExperience of working within CMHT delivery model.Experience of working with people experiencing psychosis.Experience of supervising/mentoring students or junior staff.Significant experience of Care Management/Care Co-ordination under CPA guidelines.A team player with experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team and with multiple agencies; statutory or voluntary, or service providers on a range of patient care issuesExperience of supervision and teaching/mentoring professional staff group.DesirableExperience of dual diagnosis work.Experience of Relapse Prevention Work.

Knowledge and Skills

EssentialSound knowledge of the concept, principles and practice of CMHT in mental health practice.Knowledge of relapse prevention, psychosocial intervention and the assertive outreach modelPossess extensive knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Amendments (2007), Code of Practice and related legislations.Knowledge of the Children Act 1989Possess extensive knowledge of CPA, Evidence of the ability to conduct research/audit and the implementation of evidence-based clinical practice.Evidence of excellent interpersonal relationship skills and appropriate diplomacy for providing care, developing and maintaining positive working relationships with service users, staff and the wider professional groups or individuals.Evidence of well-developed communication skills with emphasis on effective handover/communication of client concerns and the ability to interpret and disseminate protocols, policies and procedural guidelines.Evidence of well-developed communication skills with emphasis on effective handover/communication of client concerns and the ability to interpret and disseminate protocols, policies and procedural guidelines.Evidence of well-developed communication skills with emphasis on effective handover/communication of client concerns and the ability to interpret and disseminate protocols, policies and procedural guidelinesEvidence of excellent persuasive skills and the ability to motivate and engender positive attitude amongst staff.Demonstrate good understanding of issues around the delivery of mental health services to a diverse multi-ethnic population within an inner city/urban geographical area.Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service.Possess excellent negotiation skills and the ability to engage service users in a variety of creative ways.Time management skills and ability to organise and prioritise conflicting demands.Some evidence of good clinical skills/knowledge base, particularly in the areas of risk assessment, care planning, care implementation and co-ordination.Working knowledge of responsibilities under Community Care Act, 2014.Good Knowledge and Understanding around Safeguarding.Possess proven ability in the use of Microsoft packages.DesirableKnowledge of child protection issues.
Person Specification

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

EssentialProfessional qualification either Mental Health Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy.Evidenceof Post Qualification Training relevant to Post.DesirableCertificate in Leadership and management.Relevant Professional qualification/training, e.g. psychosocial intervention, counselling, family therapy

Experience

EssentialExtensive experience of working in a mental health community settingExperience of working within CMHT delivery model.Experience of working with people experiencing psychosis.Experience of supervising/mentoring students or junior staff.Significant experience of Care Management/Care Co-ordination under CPA guidelines.A team player with experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team and with multiple agencies; statutory or voluntary, or service providers on a range of patient care issuesExperience of supervision and teaching/mentoring professional staff group.DesirableExperience of dual diagnosis work.Experience of Relapse Prevention Work.

Knowledge and Skills

EssentialSound knowledge of the concept, principles and practice of CMHT in mental health practice.Knowledge of relapse prevention, psychosocial intervention and the assertive outreach modelPossess extensive knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Amendments (2007), Code of Practice and related legislations.Knowledge of the Children Act 1989Possess extensive knowledge of CPA, Evidence of the ability to conduct research/audit and the implementation of evidence-based clinical practice.Evidence of excellent interpersonal relationship skills and appropriate diplomacy for providing care, developing and maintaining positive working relationships with service users, staff and the wider professional groups or individuals.Evidence of well-developed communication skills with emphasis on effective handover/communication of client concerns and the ability to interpret and disseminate protocols, policies and procedural guidelines.Evidence of well-developed communication skills with emphasis on effective handover/communication of client concerns and the ability to interpret and disseminate protocols, policies and procedural guidelines.Evidence of well-developed communication skills with emphasis on effective handover/communication of client concerns and the ability to interpret and disseminate protocols, policies and procedural guidelinesEvidence of excellent persuasive skills and the ability to motivate and engender positive attitude amongst staff.Demonstrate good understanding of issues around the delivery of mental health services to a diverse multi-ethnic population within an inner city/urban geographical area.Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service.Possess excellent negotiation skills and the ability to engage service users in a variety of creative ways.Time management skills and ability to organise and prioritise conflicting demands.Some evidence of good clinical skills/knowledge base, particularly in the areas of risk assessment, care planning, care implementation and co-ordination.Working knowledge of responsibilities under Community Care Act, 2014.Good Knowledge and Understanding around Safeguarding.Possess proven ability in the use of Microsoft packages.DesirableKnowledge of child protection issues.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameCentral and North West London NHS Foundation TrustAddressKingsbury and Willesden Community Mental Health HubFairfields House, Roe GreenLondonNW9 0PSUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCentral and North West London NHS Foundation TrustAddressKingsbury and Willesden Community Mental Health HubFairfields House, Roe GreenLondonNW9 0PSUnited KingdomEmployer's website