We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Team Lead to oversee General Adult Mental Health services across a diverse geographical area, including both urban and remote/rural communities. This role is pivotal in ensuring high-quality, person-centred care and in driving service development and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a multidisciplinary mental health team, ensuring effective service delivery across varied settings.
* Support staff through supervision, development, and performance management.
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance service integration and continuity of care.
* Drive service improvement initiatives aligned with NHS Highland strategic priorities.
* Ensure compliance with clinical governance, safeguarding, and risk management protocols.
Essential Criteria
* Degree-level qualification in Mental Health or equivalent professional registration.
* Proven experience in staff management within a mental health setting.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated ability in service development and quality improvement.
* Understanding of the challenges and opportunities in delivering care in remote and rural areas.
Desirable Criteria
* Experience working across both community and inpatient mental health services.
* Knowledge of NHS Highland systems and local health and social care networks.
* Training in trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented practice, or similar frameworks.
Informal enquiries to Naomi Mackay - naomi.mackay@nhs.scot
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values .
Care and compassion
Dignity and respect
Openness, honesty and responsibility
Quality and teamwork