Job overview
Team Manager position - NHS Tameside & Glossop Talking Therapies
If you are an experienced Clinician looking for a new challenge, have you considered a leadership role within Talking Therapies?
The Talking Therapies Team Manager (Band 7), employed by Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, will work alongside other TT Managers in the Operational Management of the team and the strategic management of the wider pathway.
The post will involve supporting the management and development of pathways both internally and externally.
You will provide day-to-day operational leadership and management of the Talking Therapies service depending on experience at Step 2, Step 3 or across both steps.
Oversee the delivery of NICE-recommended interventions by a multidisciplinary team of psychological therapists.
Ensure high standards of clinical care, performance monitoring, and service delivery in line with national guidance and local priorities.
Support service development initiatives and maintain a positive, inclusive team culture.
Opportunity to have a small clinical caseload.
We are a supportive team who welcome those who are motivated, have a passion for improving services and delivering good quality care.
Main duties of the job
To attend regular ‘Senior Staff meetings’ with the Operational Manager, Clinical Lead, Senior Clinicians, Admin Manager, DQA and other senior staff to ensure consistency of approach across the service.
• To ensure comprehensive risk and suicide risk assessments and care planning is delivered by all clinicians.
• To attend multidisciplinary team meetings and act as interface leader in the case of disputes or negotiations with secondary care colleagues and psychiatrists when appropriate.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with colleagues within the service, and other mental health professionals both within and outside the organisation.
• Ensure therapists maintain a caseload of defined ‘therapeutic hours’ whether this be 1:1 therapy or group work, and ensure this is adequately supervised both managerially and clinically by an appropriately qualified person.
Working for our organisation
NHS Tameside & Glossop Talking Therapies service is an innovative service dedicated to supporting staff in their professional development. The post holder will work as part of a friendly and supportive team that promotes a culture of compassion and care for each other and for patients.
Working Arrangements:
This is a full-time post, Monday to Friday. While the service supports flexible and remote working arrangements, the successful candidate will be expected to be work primarily from the office to accommodate changing service need and team requirements.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be supported by the Service Manager, the Service Clinical Lead and the wider operational team. You will be part of a senior operational and clinical team, that will ensure the service meets local key performance indicators (KPI’s) as specified in the national NHS Talking Therapies guidance for anxiety and depression targets.
The post holder will either have a qualification in a regulated mental health profession (e.g. Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy etc.) or be an Accredited Psychological professional registered with a recognised accrediting body.
The service would welcome applications from candidates who are looking to develop in a management role, who feel that they have the relevant qualities, experience and transferable skills required for this position.
Please review Job Description and Person Specifications for further details.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Diploma or Degree in Mental Health profession eg RMN RGN DipSW
* Qualified to Diploma Level in a Psychological Therapy eg Advanced Diploma in Counselling (with Accreditation) or Other Psychological Therapy Training at Diploma level eg CBT
* Accredited Psychological Therapist with a recognised accrediting body
Desirable criteria
* Management qualification at certificate level or above
* Qualified to Diploma level in an IAPT / Nice approved psychological therapy
Experience
Essential criteria
* Extensive experience of working in mental health, either in NHS Statutory or voluntary services.
* Eexperience of managing health and social care professionals
* Evidence of working in a multi disciplinary team.
* Experience of risk assessment and management, and supporting staff with complex needs clients.
* Experience of managing change.
* Experience of conflict management
* Experience of providing regular supervision.
* Experience of performance management
Desirable criteria
* Experience of working in Primary Care Psychological Therapy
* Experience of budget and financial management
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of psychological practice and IAPT philosophy
* Knowledge of Stepped Care model of mental health care
* Knowledge of a wider range of therapeutic procedures and skills.
* Knowledge of needs and underlying principles of ‘user involvement’.
* Knowledge of specific needs of BME communities and other diverse populations in relation to accessing mental health care.
* Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and guidelines including CPA, risk management and clinical governance.
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of Patient record management systems
* Knowledge of wider rangeof therapeutic procedures and skills
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* Able to carry out duties of senior practitioner.
* Skilled in dealing with difficult situations and able to resolve conflict on occasions.
* Skilled in boundary keeping and is able to manage own and encourage in others ‘emotional resilience’.
* Up to date knowledge of IAPT agenda and primary care service delivery.
* Ability to make referrals.
* Ability to liaise with people at all levels in the organisation and deal with complaints from clients.
* Ability to act up to senior management level when required.
* Exceptional organizational skills.
* High level of time management skills.
* Experience of Audit.
* Organize workload of self and team to maintain records to agreed standard
Work Related Circumstances
Essential criteria
* Member of professional body. Attendance at regular supervision.
* Attendance at meetings, workshops, conferences, professional development.
* Able to work flexibly to provide cover to late clinic’s .
* Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
* Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
* Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
* Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
📝 Application support - We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website.
🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the
📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.
✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email
🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with. These include:
* Identity verification
* Right to work check
* Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
* Professional registration and/or qualification check
* Occupational health assessment
* Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.
If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.
🚀 Once Checks Are Complete -
The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
📣 Additional Information -
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.
If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.
Please note:
* We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
* We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.