The closing date is 29th Sep 2025
Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team, providing care to patients with at-risk mental states and first episode psychosis.
The Somerset Team for Early Psychosis (STEP) delivers services countywide through a hub-and-spoke model. As Team Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational leadership and management of the team, ensuring delivery of high-quality care in line with agreed objectives and Trust standards. Alongside the Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide clinical leadership, supervision, and support to staff, while also maintaining a small clinical caseload.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle with appropriate business insurance is required, as the role covers the whole county.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
* Provide operational leadership and management of the STEP Team on a daily basis.
* Deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care to individuals experiencing at-risk mental states and first episode psychosis.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines and partner agencies to meet the holistic needs of patients.
* Provide clinical supervision, support, and leadership to staff within the team.
* Support the development of services in line with the Trust's strategy and best practice guidelines.
* Maintain a small clinical caseload, retaining professional accountability and responsibility for care provided.
* Ensure performance targets, quality standards, and reporting requirements are achieved.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
* Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
* NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
* Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
* A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
The Team Manager will:
* Lead and oversee the day-to-day delivery of the Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) and At-Risk Mental States (ARMS) service within Somerset.
* Manage staff within the STEP team, including supervision, performance management, and supporting professional development.
* Work with the Operational Service Manager and senior colleagues to shape and improve service delivery in line with national EIP standards and Trust priorities.
* Provide visible and accessible leadership, ensuring staff feel supported and engaged.
* Take an active role in multidisciplinary meetings, service planning, and quality improvement initiatives.
* Ensure effective use of resources and maintain compliance with relevant governance, risk, and safeguarding procedures.
* Contribute to the continued development of the STEP model, promoting early intervention and recovery-focused care for people experiencing psychosis.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered professional
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
* Management qualification or experience
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working across organisational boundaries in a health care setting
* Experience of providing high quality effective services with resource limits
* Experience of delivering services within a performance management framework and of developing and implementing action plans in order to meet specific national and local targets.
* Experience of service based problem solving
* Experience of directly managing staff and pay and non pay budgets
Desirable
* Experience of delivering care in a community setting and providing a range of diverse services
* Experience of supporting staff and developing staff members and active performance management
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Access to regular transport with appropriate business insurance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
For help with your application, contact:
Louise Champion
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£ to £ Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-Time, Full-Time
Reference number
184-OL-GR-3111
Job locations
Trustwide
The Crescent
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4DY