About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead our East Learning Disability Community Team, based in Bodmin.
This is a key leadership role where you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, needs-led care to individuals with learning disabilities across the community.
You will work closely with the Operational Lead, West Team Manager, and Clinical Leads to support the ongoing development and improvement of services, contributing to strategic planning and service innovation.
We are looking for a compassionate and collaborative leader who can inspire and support a diverse team of professionals. You will play a vital role in creating a positive team culture where staff feel valued, empowered, and equipped to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care.
Main duties of the job
To deliver management within their defined area of responsibility ensuring that these services meet the requirements and targets agreed with the Trust, working in partnership with a range of key stakeholders.
To assume operational responsibility for multi-disciplinary allocated staff teams and the management and provision of quality evidence based intervention, advice, support and care for services users with learning disabilities and their families / carers within the clinical area. The teams are identified in the job title of this job description.
To be instrumental in the on-going development of services and practices that provides high quality care and interventions.
Responsible for ensuring that all allocated locality teams are embedded within GP surgeries fostering better relationships.
Responsible for ensuring the re-designed service has a multi-disciplinary and decision making within allocated teams and that all appropriate policies and protocols are in place and complied with.
To work with the LD Operational Lead to ensure that financial viability is maintained.
To be the budget holder for allocated Trust services in conjunction monitoring and controlling expenditure against budgets, and ensuring compliance with relevant Trust financial controls, achieving cost savings as determined.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live her. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply: Cornwall Foundation Trust Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care BoardIf you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification and Experience Essential
Have an appropriate degree or equivalent knowledge and expertise. Experience working at a senior level in a community setting. Knowledge of health and safety requirements. Working knowledge and experience of application of the mental health act and other relevant legislation. Experience of complex interaction with commissioners and partner agencies to ensure effective working. Specialist experience and knowledge within a defined clinical areas/areas. Experience of working with patients with complex and challenging needs in a range of environments including service setting.
Skills and aptitude Essential
Proven leadership, and management skills. Able to prioritise workload and manage stress in self and others. Investigation skills. Able to prioritise workload and manage stress in self and others.
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 Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address East Cornwall
Bodmin
PL31 2QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)