Overview
Lancashire & South Cumbria Care NHS Foundation Trust is an exciting place to work with sound professional structures to lead, inspire and support our workforce. We are committed to delivering the right care, at the right time, in the right place. Successful candidates can expect a full and robust induction and welcome period, along with ongoing professional development and support.
We have the rare opportunity to offer a substantive role within our Memory Assessment Service, sitting under the Older Adult Fylde Coast Portfolio, for a band 7 Team Leader. Memory Assessment Services aim to offer a comprehensive assessment, timely diagnosis and early access to treatment; the role of the team leader is integral to this process.
Responsibilities
The post holder will provide first line management for Fylde Coast Memory Assessment Service, a designated geographical locality within services delivered by Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. They will lead and be accountable for day-to-day operational management, performance and budgetary responsibility for the Memory Assessment Service with the Fylde Coast Locality Network as delegated by the Service Manager. The post holder will deliver clinical interventions and clinical supervision and will support the Service Manager by providing leadership to deliver a high quality and high performing clinical service. They will take a lead on driving improvements, providing evidence-based qualitative reports in line with the national dementia strategy and ICB expectations, and will work collaboratively with colleagues and the wider community.
Requirements/Qualifications
We are seeking a confident, dynamic and committed leader with proven experience in managing and leading a team with compassion, efficiency and effective communication. The candidate should demonstrate a solution-focused approach and a positive, can-do attitude. A 10-minute presentation on “Your top priorities during the first 90 days” will be required as part of the selection process.
Additional Information
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of mental health and physical health services across the area. Flexible working options are encouraged to support a positive work/life balance, including term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. Applicants are encouraged to discuss these options at interview. For more information, please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role. This advert closes on Thursday 25 Sep 2025.
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