Team Manager

In this pivotal leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing the operational management of a Community Mental Health Team within Mendip services. You will work in close partnership with clinical and operational colleagues to ensure the delivery of coordinated, responsive, and effective mental health support across the community. You will hold accountability for team performance, workforce management, and service delivery, ensuring that care is delivered in line with Trust values, policies, and regulatory requirements. This includes managing resources effectively, supporting staff wellbeing, and ensuring compliance with clinical governance frameworks. A key focus of the role is supporting the integration of primary and secondary care services, helping to create a seamless and accessible experience for patients. You will play an active role in shaping and implementing service developments, contributing to improved pathways and outcomes for individuals with mental health needs. You will also be responsible for: • Leading recruitment, supervision, appraisal, and development of team members • Managing complex situations, including escalations, complaints, and incidents, with professionalism and sensitivity • Ensuring clear communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies • Using data and performance metrics to drive improvement and inform decision-making • Promoting a culture of continuous learning, inclusion, and high performance This role would suit an individual with existing leadership or supervisory experience within a mental health setting, or someone with strong clinical expertise and the ambition to progress into a management role. You'll be supported with development opportunities to help you succeed and thrive in your leadership journey. Job description Job responsibilities In this pivotal leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing the operational management of a Community Mental Health Team within Mendip services. You will work in close partnership with clinical and operational colleagues to ensure the delivery of coordinated, responsive, and effective mental health support across the community. You will hold accountability for team performance, workforce management, and service delivery, ensuring that care is delivered in line with Trust values, policies, and regulatory requirements. This includes managing resources effectively, supporting staff wellbeing, and ensuring compliance with clinical governance frameworks. A key focus of the role is supporting the integration of primary and secondary care services, helping to create a seamless and accessible experience for patients. You will play an active role in shaping and implementing service developments, contributing to improved pathways and outcomes for individuals with mental health needs. You will also be responsible for: • Leading recruitment, supervision, appraisal, and development of team members • Managing complex situations, including escalations, complaints, and incidents, with professionalism and sensitivity • Ensuring clear communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies • Using data and performance metrics to drive improvement and inform decision-making • Promoting a culture of continuous learning, inclusion, and high performance This role would suit an individual with existing leadership or supervisory experience within a mental health setting, or someone with strong clinical expertise and the ambition to progress into a management role. You'll be supported with development opportunities to help you succeed and thrive in your leadership journey.