Job summary
We have are keen to recruit a compassionate applicant with professional on a 12 month fixed term contract or secondment to undertake a team manager role within the North East-wide Enhanced Reconnect Service. The postholder will operationally manage the service and work collectively with the Clinical Lead (Consultant Psychologist) and other senior members of the clinical team to ensure compassionate, safe and effective care is delivered.
The Enhanced Reconnect service, based at Lanchester Rd Hospital/HMP Durham Reconnect Hub is one of four national pilots supporting prison leavers assessed as presenting high risk of serious harm who have complex health needs linked with their offending. The service has been operating for two years with an abundance of positive feedback from partners and service users. We are now keen to welcome a team manager to focus on operational management of the service to enable senior clinical members of the team to focus on developing the clinical offer.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will work in partnership with other healthcare providers within the region, including HMPPS and NHS/non-NHS providers. They will have excellent skills in communication, engagement, collaboration and have experience of working in mental health services, preferably with knowledge of the criminal justice system. They will be responsible for operational duties, such as line managing TEWV staff, roster management and gathering/reporting on key governance and performance data. They will work collectively with the team to ensure high professional standards and quality of care.
The post holder will liaise closely with their peer group of team managers in Health and Justice. They will also be supported by a service manager and receive supervision and professional development opportunities.
We require the post holders to be committed to equal opportunities, non-discriminatory practices and reflect the trust values of Responsibility, Respect and Compassion.
For an informal discussion please get in touch.
About us
We're committed to co-creating a great experience for our colleagues. This means listening to what staff are telling us and working together to be the best employer we can be.
Our staff are our most important asset and recognising their excellent work and the vital contributions they make to patient care is very important.
We have achieved the gold Investors in People (IIP) standard and have been commended on great people management practice and demonstrating a commitment to staff development.
The Trust offers a variety of benefits including:
1. Weekly CPD sessions
2. Access to trust wide career development opportunities
3. Working with a dedicated multidisciplinary team
4. Free on-site parking
5. Long service award
6. NHS pension scheme
7. 27 -33 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days
8. Flexible working opportunities
9. NHS car lease scheme
10. Full Occupational health support
11. Cycle to work scheme
12. Access to employee support, independent counselling, chaplaincy
13. Mindfulness Sessions
14. Access to Coaching and mentors
Details
Date posted
10 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
346-FMH-070-25-A
Job locations
Sniperley House, Lanchester Road Hospital
Lanchester Road
Durham
DH1 5RD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis. In the event that permanent funding is secured for this post the successful applicant will be confirmed in post on a permanent basis.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
15. Post Graduate Diploma in leadership or a subject area relevant to the area of practice or be willing to work towards and achieve within the first 2 years
16. AND Hold a relevant degree (or degree equivalent) and have equivalent experience to that of Post Graduate Diploma level such as significant experience of working as a band 6 ( or equivalent Band 6 or above) experience as outlined below
Experience
Essential
17. Significant experience of operational management (including leading and managing people, performance and service development)
18. Working collaboratively with others
19. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
20. Evidence of delivering management supervision
21. Developing, maintaining and auditing standards of practice
22. Quality Improvement activities
23. Inter-agency and partnership working
Knowledge
Essential
24. Knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
25. Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
26. Governance and its application in practice