Neighbourhood Lead - IMHT Stafford
The closing date is 04 May 2026
An opportunity has arisen to recruit 1 wte, Band 7 Neighbourhood Lead for Stafford IMHT based in the South West locality of South Staffordshire Adult Mental Health Services.
This specialist post requires the applicant to have an understanding of the business of the service and be committed to delivering at a leadership level. The successful applicant will hold a clear understanding of the Community Mental Health Transformation program and the ongoing priorities for Mental Health Services across our Integrated Care System.
The Integrated Mental Health teams work as part of a "neighbourhood" offering place based provision of mental health services in partnership with other local organisations. Clinicians within the IMHT will offer interventions and treatments which are concordant with NICE guidelines, and allocation within the team will be based on the needs of the service user, matching clinician skills to service user needs.
Main duties of the job
* Work collaboratively with the Operational Manager, and team clinical / professional leads in the planning and delivery of the service.
* Ensure that all Trust policies and guidelines are adhered to and provide guidance to clinical staff regarding implementation.
* Support the local implementation of National strategies and initiate change and practice development.
* Be integral and take a lead in driving forwards the principles of Mental Health Transformation.
* Lead on developing team objectives in line with the integrated care agenda and care group objectives.
* Actively champion and participate in quality improvement within the team, to drive forward service development and innovations through implementation of MPFT quality improvement and lean methodology.
* Work with Service Leads and Head of Operations on service development and redesign and effectively manage service change across the workforce.
* Work with the wider Mental Health Leadership Team with the ongoing review and redesign of services.
* Lead on promoting and embedding service user involvement into the design, development and delivery of services, including ongoing processes to measure the impact service user feedback has on service.
About us
Our award‑winning NHS Trust is leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities. We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke‑on‑Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non‑clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are "United in our Uniqueness" and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Post‑registration experience and/or evidence of formal courses and training at post graduate diploma level.
Experience
* Experience of managing multi‑disciplinary teams.
* Experience of effectively initiating, developing, implementing and evaluating operational processes.
* Demonstrable experience in performance management OR experience in the direct line management of health or social care staff.
* Significant demonstrable post‑qualification experience at Band 6 working in a mental health / specialist inpatient setting.
* Evidence of improving service delivery in line with evidence‑based practice.
* Internal MPFT Employee – band 6 or above.
Skills
* Comprehensive knowledge of relevant health and social care legislation and policy and challenges facing NHS providers.
* Knowledge and experience of audit processes.
* Risk assessment / risk management knowledge and skills.
* Knowledge of regulatory bodies and the requirements associated with this in terms of standards of service delivery, e.g., CQC.
* Ability to use and interrogate Trust information systems.
* Skills in leading quality improvement initiatives.
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.
Contact
If you would like to find out more about this post please contact Angela Upton, Head of Operations angela.upton@mpft.nhs.uk or Rob Smith, Operational Lead, South West IMHTs rob.smith@mpft.nhs.uk.
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