Community Team Manager(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
About the Organisation
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health and wellbeing services for people across Norfolk and Suffolk. The Trust delivers a broad range of services including community mental health care, forensic services, learning disability support, eating disorder treatment, and services for children, adults, and older people.
The organisation is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities it serves. Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds who share a commitment to inclusive and compassionate healthcare.
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Role Overview
An exciting leadership opportunity has become available for an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Forensic Community Mental Health Team in Norfolk as a Community Team Manager (Band 7).
This role is ideal for someone who wants to combine clinical expertise with team leadership, supporting individuals who are transitioning from secure mental health settings back into the community.
The service operates with manageable caseloads and strong multidisciplinary support, allowing staff to focus on high-quality, recovery-focused care. The successful candidate will lead a motivated team dedicated to helping service users regain independence and stability in their lives.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership
Provide leadership and guidance to a multidisciplinary clinical team, ensuring high standards of care and professional practice across the service.
Patient Care and Recovery Support
Oversee the delivery of recovery-focused mental health care for individuals moving from secure environments into community settings.
Caseload Management
Hold a small clinical caseload, enabling you to remain involved in direct patient care while supporting the wider team.
Collaboration with Partners
Work closely with service users, families, carers, and partner agencies to develop personalised care plans and support successful reintegration into the community.
Service Development
Contribute to service improvements and help the team maintain high clinical standards following recent positive quality reviews.
Quality and Safety
Support ongoing service improvement initiatives and work toward achieving an “Outstanding” rating from the Care Quality Commission.
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Working Environment
The team is based at Kestrel House within Hellesdon Hospital, a key site for specialist mental health services in Norfolk. Staff benefit from a collaborative working culture where knowledge sharing, supervision, and professional development are actively encouraged.
The role includes opportunities to participate in quality improvement projects, reflective practice sessions, and clinical supervision to support both personal and service development.
Salary and Benefits
Employees joining Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust can access a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both professional growth and work-life balance.
Benefits include:
- NHS salary structure aligned with Agenda for Change
- Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme
- Starting 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days with service
- Paid public holidays
- Staff physiotherapy services
- NHS staff discounts and employee benefits
- Access to training and leadership development programmes
- Opportunities for career progression
- Information about the NHS Pension Scheme is available through the UK Government website
Essential Qualifications
Applicants must have one of the following professional registrations:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RLDN)
- Diploma in Social Work (DipSW)
- Diploma in Occupational Therapy (DipOT)
- Or equivalent professional qualification with registration through the Health and Care Professions Council.
Essential Experience
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Experience providing leadership within a mental health service
- Senior clinical experience including staff supervision or management
- Experience conducting risk assessments and ongoing risk management
- Ability to support service development and quality improvement
Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel across service locations when required.
- Commitment to collaborative, person-centred care.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
Security and Safeguarding
This role requires compliance with safeguarding regulations and will involve a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to work with vulnerable individuals.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust actively promotes equality and inclusion in the workplace. The Trust supports the Disability Confident Employer Scheme, guaranteeing interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria.
How to Apply
Due to the high volume of applications received for NHS roles, this vacancy may close early. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.
