Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to work at the forefront of innovation in Children's and Young Peoples Mental Health and to play an instrumental role in Hertfordshire.
The team is a CYPMHS Tier 4 home treatment team (HTT) which offers an alternative to an in-patient admission. The service works with 13-18 year olds and is a multidisciplinary team who provide intensive support within the young persons home.
The Team Leader will be responsible for the clinical and operational management of the team and provide leadership to the clinical team, in partnership with the CAMHS senior management, operational manager, consultant psychiatrists and lead clinicians on service planning, developments and evaluation.
The successful candidate will be a registered nurse with experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at band 6 or equivalent.
The successful candidate will also have the following skills and experience:o Excellent communication skillso A good knowledge of the Children Act and Mental Health Acto Good organisational skills and the ability to work effectively with a management structure
Main duties of the job
To ensure effective assessment and provision of a high standard of care within the Home Treatment Team service
To act as a positive clinical lead and role model within the Home Treatment Team
To manage and develop the Home Treatment team who can meet the changing needs of the service user
To set and monitor care standards for the Home Treatment Team
To ensure the day to day running of the service area is maintained to a high standard.
The post holder will be required to work in collaboration with the operational manager to manage the service, to ensure to higher standards of practice and service delivery. The role will involve providing day to day management, leadership and supervision to the team.
The role will involve managing the team performance and meeting KPI targets, supporting team members to provide excellent treatment for our service users, working with the leadership team to ensure the service is continually under review and is reflecting and develop appropriately.
All staff should comply with the Trust's Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.
For more details please see attached job description.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings.Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Details Date posted
09 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum, pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAs)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
367-CYP-9015-B
Job locations
15 Forest Lane
15 Forest Lane
Radlett
WD7 9HQ
Job description Job responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move into their first management role or for an experienced manager who wishes to take a change in direction and who can take the service forward with enthusiasm and a passion for continuous quality improvement.
In summary we are keen to recruit a confident, committed and motivated person who is creative and enthusiastic about their work and who is a supportive leader who enjoys working in a busy environment.
Please note, due to the nature of the role the post holder will be required on site.
Job description Job responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move into their first management role or for an experienced manager who wishes to take a change in direction and who can take the service forward with enthusiasm and a passion for continuous quality improvement.
In summary we are keen to recruit a confident, committed and motivated person who is creative and enthusiastic about their work and who is a supportive leader who enjoys working in a busy environment.
Please note, due to the nature of the role the post holder will be required on site.
Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING Essential
* RN/RNLD/RNA
* Degree with experience of post graduate level study or the equivalent experience
* ENB 998/Mentorship
* Evidence of management or leadership development
* Registration with professional body
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Essential
* Management of staff in a multi- professional setting
* Significant experience working at band 6 level.
* Detailed awareness of issues in service areas - legislation, DoH guidance, NPSA, PLACE, CQC, NHSLA, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act including an understanding of standards
* Ability to provide clinical supervision, appraisal, preceptorship and staff support methods.
* Experience of working in care settings
Desirable
* Teaching/training experience
* Knowledge in current developments in mental health, Dementia care, learning disabilities care.
Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING Essential
* RN/RNLD/RNA
* Degree with experience of post graduate level study or the equivalent experience
* ENB 998/Mentorship
* Evidence of management or leadership development
* Registration with professional body
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Essential
* Management of staff in a multi- professional setting
* Significant experience working at band 6 level.
* Detailed awareness of issues in service areas - legislation, DoH guidance, NPSA, PLACE, CQC, NHSLA, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act including an understanding of standards
* Ability to provide clinical supervision, appraisal, preceptorship and staff support methods.
* Experience of working in care settings
Desirable
* Teaching/training experience
* Knowledge in current developments in mental health, Dementia care, learning disabilities care.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
15 Forest Lane
15 Forest Lane
Radlett
WD7 9HQ
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
15 Forest Lane
15 Forest Lane
Radlett
WD7 9HQ
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
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