Overview
Job Summary: We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated Band 7 Clinical Team Manager to work within the East and Mid Home Treatment Team based at Wonford House Hospital, Exeter. (2 year fixed term contract/ Secondment ending on 12th October 2027)
The post holder will be responsible for the effective operational management of the Home Treatment team including line management of staff, financial and performance management. They will use effective leadership, change management and team building skills to monitor, evaluate and develop the service provided.
Job locations: Wonford House, Dryden Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AF.
About Us
About Devon Partnership Trust: We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people\'s recovery. We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Details
Date posted: 04 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 2 years
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference: C9369-25-0719
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Essential: A professional mental health qualification to degree level or equivalent.
Desirable:
* Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism.
* Management qualification.
* Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff.
Knowledge
* Essential: An excellent understanding of the NSF and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
Desirable:
* Awareness of community structures and social care options and processes.
* Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health.
Experience
* Essential: Extensive experience of managing a busy caseload of clients with a range of mental health problems.
* Substantial experience of working at a senior clinical level.
* Providing clinical supervision and managing staff.
* Budget management.
Desirable: Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
Skills and Abilities
* Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with large groups who may be antagonistic.
* Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
* Ability to manage risk.
* Ability to manage own time and that of the teams.
Other
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer: Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address: Wonford House, Dryden Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AF
Employer\'s website: https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/
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