Team Leader FOLS

The Forensic Outreach and Liaison Service (FOLS) is a community-based service in Sussex providing holistic support to individuals with a mental health issue that relates to their offending/risk behaviour., This role is for an experienced mental health practitioner. A professional qualification is a necessity i.e. RMN, OT, Social Worker. You will work closely with senior management and the provider collaborative, You will ensure we are meeting the Key Performance Indicators and give regular updates on the team performance You will offer regular supervision/ appraisals to the team You will manage a small case load supporting those with complex needs.

Our organisation is expanding and we're looking for people with the right values, skills and/or potential to join us. We need people with energy, expertise, enthusiasm to help us provide the very best possible specialist NHS mental health and learning disability care. This involves helping us achieve our strategy to improve the quality of life for the communities we serve through People, Prevention and Partnerships., We are seeking a confident Team Leader who can inspire, support and oversee the delivery of care to our clients. You will be an integral part of the Forensic Community Service working within the Forensic Directorate, providing strong clinical leadership and contributing to service development. You must be friendly, approachable, motivated and hard working with a passion for delivering high quality care. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to effective team working; have excellent communication and leadership skills. We can offer regular clinical/management supervision and reflective practice. We also have regular professional development days which are bespoke to the team. All we ask is that you are committed to delivering a quality service to those under your care and that you are passionate in regards to developing and improving service provision. We will ensure you have a suitable induction period, and training will be provided according to your needs., Essential

• Educated to minimum diploma level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of CPD
Knowledge/Experience Essential
• Significant experience of and demonstrable achievement in clinical practice
• Experience of providing professional support/supervision and motivation of staff
• Understanding of Health and Social Care Governance
• Experience of managing staff, Educated to minimum diploma level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience
• Evidence of CPD
• Understanding of Health and Social Care Governance
• Experience of providing professional support/supervision and motivation of staff
• Significant experience of and demonstrable achievement in clinical practice
Desirable criteria
• Lived experience of mental health issues, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.
As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level. If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team., Sussex Partnership NHS FT is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. Our workforce is currently under-represented from Black and Minority, Ethnic and disabled communities and we would welcome applications from these communities. We regret that we are unable to advise candidates if they have not been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. In the event of an excessive number of applicants the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than indicated. Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust takes its responsibilities for the safeguarding and protection of children and young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and expects this of all its employees and bank workers. The Trust works with adult and children's social care to ensure that the integrated service has systems in place to equip staff and bank workers with the knowledge and skills to recognize abuse, and take action to safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children and young people. It is expected that all staff and bank workers familiarise themselves with the appropriate structures and policies and with the Sussex child protection and safeguarding procedures and the Sussex multi-agency policy and procedures for safeguarding vulnerable adults and undertake the relevant essential training and further training appropriate to their role. Successful candidates are normally offered salaries at the bottom of the relevant salary range. However, where previous or equivalent NHS experience in a similar role can be demonstrated and evidenced, this may be taken into consideration when setting the starting salary.


• Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there's always new experiences to be enjoyed
• Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London
• With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure
We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the Care Quality Commission. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey telling us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority. Other key staff survey results include:
• 70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work
• 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team
• 77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles
Detailed job description and main responsibilities The main responsibilities of this role are: To coordinate and lead team functioning with particular focus on; Management of referrals including delivery of care Performance monitoring and management Line Management and supervision of staff. To carry a clinical caseload as agreed with service manager and to take a lead on management of complex cases and supporting staff in management of such cases To ensure the team functions in line with care group core business Pay Band: AFC Band 7 (travel expenses are paid according to AFC) FOLS operational hours: Monday to Friday, 09.00 - 17.00hrs Full -time hours: 37.5 hrs per week This role requires enhanced DBS clearance prior to an employment offer. You are required to hold a professional qualification i.e. RMN, OT, Social Worker.