Overview
Community Mental Health Transformation
Community Mental Health Clinical Lead
Band 7 6 month secondment / fixed term contract
Based at Stratford Healthcare - Stratford Upon Avon
Do you want to be part of a brand-new service as part of Coventry and Warwickshire's Transformation of Community Mental Health Services?
This is a unique opportunity to be at the helm, lead, and develop our newly transformed Community Mental Health Team in Coventry.
The team will aim to support those with severe mental illness, be patient-led, trauma-informed and recovery-focused.
The service is being developed in partnership with health, social care, statutory and voluntary sector partners to provide an integrated service with collaboration across agencies.
We are building an integrated multi-agency and multi-disciplinary service with new roles alongside the Physical Health Clinical Lead and an ASD Clinical Lead.
Major responsibilities
The successful applicant will be based across South Warwickshire and will have the expectation of clinically leading the Community Mental Health and Early Intervention teams. You will be part of the overall health and social care management and leadership team.
You will work with managers/clinical leads to develop the service and support staff with complex caseload management by providing joint working, professional guidance and supervision. You will also develop the model of practice, evidence-based interventions and outcome monitoring, and liaise with other agencies, charities, and voluntary sectors.
For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.
About us
The Organisation is undergoing transformation of Community Mental Health Services with significant investment to improve access to treatment and strengthen stakeholder relationships. Staff development is encouraged, and you will be supported throughout supervision and appraisal to develop your skills and reach your potential. The service has been rated Good by the CQC with Outstanding care and compassion and has received both local and national recognition.
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust provides a full range of expanding physical, mental health and learning disability services to children, young people, adults and older adults across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull. Services are provided to a population of over one million people and we see around 5,000 patients every day.
Details
Date posted: 30 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum / pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 444-7585491-MH
Job location: Stratford Health Care, Arden St, Stratford Upon Avon, CV376NQ
Job responsibilities
To have oversight and leadership of caseload management, duty function, clinical development of the service and supervision. You will need excellent communication skills, high clinical standards, and the ability to build positive relationships with a variety of internal and external partners.
Questions are encouraged to appreciate this exciting, new and challenging role.
For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications (essential)
* Relevant Professional Qualification
* Training in working with people who are experiencing mental ill health
* Current Registration with relevant professional body with unrestricted practice
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
* Experience of working in a community mental health team
Knowledge and skills (essential)
* Excellent written communication skills
* Effective organisational and delegation skills
* Ability to demonstrate and apply in-depth understanding of policies, procedures and legal frameworks
* Understanding of Equal Opportunities
* Understanding of confidentiality
* Understanding of safety issues
* Problem solving skills across a variety of situations
Experience (essential)
* Significant experience and competence in working in a community setting with people experiencing mental ill health
* Evidence of effective caseload management
* Experience of supervising registered and/or non-registered staff (including students)
* Significant experience of risk assessment and positive risk management
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window) – not included here as a link.
Employer details
Employer name: Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust
Address: Stratford Health Care, Arden St, Stratford Upon Avon, CV376NQ
Employer's website: (not included here as a link)
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