About this role
We are seeking to recruit a Deputy Team Manager who will provide leadership and effective day-to-day management to our Early Intervention in Psychosis Service for clients that experience a First Episode of Psychosis.
Wandsworth Intervention in Psychosis Service offers intensive support to clients who have experienced a first episode of Psychosis and are between the ages of 18‑65 years. Evidence indicates that interventions at this crucial time can have a beneficial impact on the client and family, in many aspects of their lives. Using NICE recommended interventions including CBT approaches, family work and intensive support with an outreach ethos, the service offers a positive and recovery-focused approach.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent leadership skills; an understanding of mental health needs, with a sound knowledge base, and the ability to work autonomously and under pressure. The candidate must be proficient with information technology, with strengths in critical problem solving, and advanced decision making. Excellent interpersonal skills are considered essential.
The work is challenging at times and we need someone who is committed, knowledgeable and creative at working through challenges for clients to receive excellent quality care. The team is committed to providing a service that promotes a good service user experience.
Previous experience of management is preferred; transferable clinical and managerial skills will be seriously considered. This is an excellent opportunity for personal development.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti‑racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together.
Unless expressly stated in the job advert the role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.
Management Responsibilities
* To be responsible for maintaining an effective system of managerial and clinical supervision for all more junior staff in the multi‑disciplinary team.
* To be responsible for maintaining effective communication systems within the team.
* In conjunction with the Team Manager, monitor and control resources within agreed budgets.
* Champion the Trust Recovery and Social Inclusion strategy in the team.
* Assist with introducing, implementing and monitoring the Trust’s procedures and policies and work in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Adult Directorate and Trust wide policies.
* Participate in the recruiting of new staff.
* Enter information onto RiO and prepare reports for the Team Manager as appropriate.
* In conjunction with the Team Manager provide supervision on clinical caseloads and ensure that all team members have appropriate clinical supervision.
* In conjunction with the Team Manager ensure team members adhere to relevant professional code of conduct, keep up to date and meet professional requirements, in conjunction with the professional leads.
* Act as professional supervisor to all Nurses.
Clinical Responsibilities
* In conjunction with the Team Manager, be responsible for the development of the therapeutic team environment in which contemporary clinical practices may operate.
* Maintain high standards of nursing practice by the use of clinical role modelling and leadership skills as appropriate.
* Be actively involved in multi‑disciplinary meetings, including safeguarding and chairing these meetings where appropriate.
* Actively participate with the multi‑disciplinary team in assessment, formulation, implementation and evaluation of the service user’s treatment and support plans.
* Provide medication, monitor and administer medications as required.
* Demonstrate effective clinical nursing strategies based on current nursing research, in collaboration with other disciplines to meet service user’s needs.
* Be responsible for ensuring after‑care at the appropriate level is arranged for each service user on transfer/discharge, depending on individual needs, in conjunction with other disciplines, in accordance with the Trust’s CPA guidelines.
* Ensure that appropriate care and treatment is delivered to service users across the clinical team incorporating a range of skills and approaches which reflect the Trust’s commitment to the "recovery approach" and which enhances the privacy, safety and dignity of service users in all settings.
* Ensure that all staff members are familiar with and observe the provisions of the Mental Health Act, Care Programme Approach, maintain and observe Codes of Professional Conduct and other appropriate legislation.
* Implement and contribute to policy and service development as appropriate.
* Always adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct or relevant professional code.
This advert closes on Sunday 26 Apr 2026
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