Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated, and experienced registered Mental Health Practitioner to join our Initial response service as Team Lead. This role is pivotal in providing clinical leadership and ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care to service users and their carers within the community.
As Team Lead, you will embody LSCFT values of kindness, respect, teamwork, and continuous learning. You will have substantial experience at Band 6 level and a proven ability to lead teams through change, fostering a positive and supportive culture. Experience within the Urgent Care pathway is desirable, alongside a commitment to service development and innovation.
You will demonstrate strong leadership skills, evidence-based care management, and risk assessment expertise. Your ability to influence positively and adapt to a rapidly evolving service will be key to meeting the needs of service users and carers.
Main duties of the job
o To support the Urgent care pathway and coordinate the development of your identified function.o To ensure that the service offers a team approach and delivers a rapid, intensive assessment and intervention service in order to meet the needs of those people experiencing a mental health issue.o To supervise and evaluate the team.o The post holder will assist with the responsibilities for all aspects of the service. o Be responsible for the day to day management of the team ensuring a responsive and effective service is offered 24 hours per day 7 days per week.
o To organise and carry out Management and clinical supervision for all staff where appropriate.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
Details
Date posted
10 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
8 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-FYL682-ZK
Job locations
L7F9 L5159 Fylde Coast IRS
Blackpool
FY4 4FE
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding this vacancy please see attached the detailed Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding this vacancy please see attached the detailed Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Must hold a relevant professional qualification, (RMN, SW, OT).
* Evidence of post-graduate professional qualification, PSI Cert/diploma or management qualification
* Ongoing registration Evidence of commitment to continual professional development Completion of, or working towards, management or Leadership Training.
Knowledge
Essential
* Awareness of the Urgent Care Pathway principles and practice
* Knowledge of Assessment, Implementation, Monitoring and Review (including risk assessments).
* Demonstrate awareness of reflective and evidenced based practice (especially in relation to those suffering with a severe and enduring mental illness).
Experience
Essential
* Leadership skills
* Prioritising duties and tasks
* Ability to work independently and as a Team Member
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Must hold a relevant professional qualification, (RMN, SW, OT).
* Evidence of post-graduate professional qualification, PSI Cert/diploma or management qualification
* Ongoing registration Evidence of commitment to continual professional development Completion of, or working towards, management or Leadership Training.
Knowledge
Essential
* Awareness of the Urgent Care Pathway principles and practice
* Knowledge of Assessment, Implementation, Monitoring and Review (including risk assessments).
* Demonstrate awareness of reflective and evidenced based practice (especially in relation to those suffering with a severe and enduring mental illness).
Experience
Essential
* Leadership skills
* Prioritising duties and tasks
* Ability to work independently and as a Team Member
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
L7F9 L5159 Fylde Coast IRS
Blackpool
FY4 4FE
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Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
L7F9 L5159 Fylde Coast IRS
Blackpool
FY4 4FE
Employer's website
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