Team Manager - Mental Health Liaison

HIOW Healthcare; Newport; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is inviting applications for the role of Band 8a Team Manager in crisis mental health services located on the Isle of Wight. In this position, you will lead the Mental Health and Learning Disability Liaison Service, providing clinical and managerial leadership while fostering a collaborative care environment. The Isle of Wight offers a high quality of life with beautiful surroundings and activities for all families and individuals, making it an ideal place for your career and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in crisis mental health preferably as a team manager.
• Strong clinical leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to provide educational input to a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mental Health and Learning Disability Liaison Service.
• Provide clinical leadership and mentoring to the team.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient experience.

Job description

About the Role:

Are you ready to take the next step in your career in crisis mental health while living on a beautiful island? We are inviting an experienced Band 8a Team Manager to lead our Mental Health and Learning Disability Liaison Service where collaborative, individualised care is at the heart of what we do.

Located on the stunning Isle of Wight, this role offers more than just professional fulfilment. As a close-knit island community, the Isle of Wight provides an excellent quality of life for families and individuals alike. With its unspoiled beaches, scenic countryside, and year-round family friendly activities, it's the perfect place to build both your career and personal life. From exploring historic sites to enjoying water sports or leisurely walks, you'll find something for everyone.

The overall job purpose will be to provide clinical and managerial leadership with mentoring and educational input to the multidisciplinary team working across the Mental Health and Learning Disability Liaison Service. This includes acting as a clinical leader and expert practitioner liaising, guiding, and advising the multidisciplinary team in the provision of optimum patient experience with the Acute Hospital setting.