Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Mental Health Team Manager to be one of the first to join our mental health team at HMP Full Sutton, a Category A men's prison located in the village of Full Sutton near York.
HMP Full Sutton has an operational capacity of 659 people and functions as a high-security Category A prison. As a Category A establishment, its core purpose is to safely and securely manage individuals who pose the highest risk of harm to the public, ensuring robust security measures while supporting rehabilitation, stability and progression. The environment requires a strong focus on safety, professionalism and partnership working, with services delivered in a way that balances therapeutic care with the demands of a high-security setting.
The Team Manager will be expected to lead by example, providing strong, visible leadership while remaining accessible to staff. They will adopt a flexible approach to managing the day-to-day operational aspects of the service, ensuring agreed standards are maintained, and leading, motivating and developing the team.
The service will be multi-disciplinary, and the successful candidate will work closely with senior clinical staff to deliver a comprehensive mental health service, navigating the unique challenges of a high-security prison environment. The Team Manager will work in partnership with other healthcare providers, HMPPS, and internal and external Health and Justice services across the region.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Team Manager will provide day-to-day operational leadership and management of the Mental Health Team, holding accountability for ensuring the highest professional standards, clinical governance, and evidence-based practice are consistently delivered. They will play a pivotal role in establishing and shaping this new service, ensuring safe, effective and compassionate care within a complex high-security environment.
The post holder will demonstrate excellent communication, engagement and collaborative working skills, with substantial experience in mental health services and, ideally, an understanding of the criminal justice system. They will provide visible leadership, oversee staff management processes, support clinical decision-making, and ensure the team meets the requirements of the service specification and national Health & Justice standards.
As part of TEWV's Health & Justice Care Group, the Team Manager will work closely with their peer group across the North East and Yorkshire prison estate, contributing to consistent, high-quality service delivery across all establishments where TEWV provides care. They will also work in partnership with HMPPS, healthcare providers and wider regional stakeholders to support integrated, person-centred pathways.
About us
A great experience for our colleagues
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.
In October 2022, we asked our staff and partners what we do well, the following are some examples
1. Good supervision structure
2. Engagement and visibility of managers
3. Level of autonomy/decision making
4. Training & development opportunities
5. Open to new ideas/projects/Quality Improvement support
6. Wellbeing support for staff
7. Communication between partners
Valuing our staff
Our staff are our most important asset and recognising their excellent work and the vital contributions they make to patient care is very important.
The Trust offers a variety of benefits including:
8. Weekly CPD sessions
9. Access to trust wide career development opportunities
10. Working with a dedicated multidisciplinary team
11. Free on-site parking
12. Long service award
13. NHS pension scheme
14. 27 -33 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days
15. Flexible working opportunities
16. NHS car lease scheme
17. Full Occupational health support
18. Cycle to work scheme
19. Access to employee support, independent counselling, chaplaincy
20. Mindfulness Sessions
21. Access to Coaching and mentors
We require the post holder to be committed to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practice, and to consistently demonstrate the Trust values of Responsibility, Respect and Compassion in all aspects of their work
Details
Date posted
03 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Compressed hours
Reference number
346-FMH-001-26-A
Job locations
HMP Full Sutton
Moor Lane
York
YO41 1PS
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
22. Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare or social work.
23. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
24. Certificate in teaching & assessing in Clinical Practice as appropriate to own profession.
25. Clinical Supervisor
26. Recognised sign-off mentor or equivalent for students (within agreed timescale).
27. Leadership or management qualification or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale.
28. Quality Improvement Systems for Leaders or willing to undertake within agreed timescale.
29. Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
30. Post-graduate diploma in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
31. Significant experience working with people with complex mental ill health or learning disabilities in a community setting.
32. Significant experience of working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
33. Significant experience of providing clinical supervision, mentoring and teaching to healthcare professionals and students.
34. Demonstrable leadership or management experience
Desirable
35. Experience working in Forensic Mental Health or other secure setting..
Knowledge
Essential
36. Significant evidenced based knowledge to post-graduate level equivalent, of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
37. Good understanding of clinical governance and its application in practice.
38. Detailed understanding of Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
39. Detailed understanding of Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
Skills
Essential
40. Manage a team effectively
41. Manage change effectively
42. Provide effective leadership
43. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
44. Work positively and collaboratively in partnership with external agencies
45. Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice.