Team Lead Mental Health LiaisonThe closing date is 18 August 2026Job summaryThis role will be responsible for the delivery of an integrated Mental Health Liaison Service within the Acute Hospital Trust (Walsall Manor Hospital).
Therefore the post-holder will need to demonstrate proven leadership and problem solving skills
- Ensuring high quality, safe, efficient and effective service delivery of the Mental Health Liaison Service, in support of biopsychosocial assessments and effective and efficient safe care pathways.
- Ensure that all operational activity is well co-ordinated and that opportunities for joint working with other Trust services and other agencies are utilised.
Main duties of the jobThe Team Lead will have designated responsibility for the day to day management and clinical leadership of the Mental Health Liaison Service. The post-holder will manage and co-ordinate the team within its day to day activity ensuring that plans and targets are fulfilled.
The Team Lead will ensure team activity supports efficient use of resources in line with an allocated budget and is in line with required performance parameters and quality standards.
The Team Lead will work closely with the Operational Manager and Consultant Psychiatrist and contribute to the development of service specific
About usThe Team Lead will ensure that local induction training, to all members of the MDT within the Mental Health Liaison Service takes place. They will be working closely with the Clinical Nurse Specialist to ensure that all clinical competency within staff roles and responsibilities for assessment, risk formulation, safety plans and liaison with other agencies are supported.
The Team Lead will provide operational leadership, supervision and support to the registered nurses within the team. There is also clinical supervision provided by the Clinical Nurse Specialist and reflective practice is provided by a Consultant Psychologist (outside of the team).
The Team Lead will communicate and promote the vision, values, objectives and priorities of the Trust effectively to staff, partners and the public.
DetailsDate posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 285-3958-MH
Job locations: Dorothy Pattison Hospital, Alumwell Close, Walsall, WS2 9XH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesSee attached JD and Person Specification
The post holder will be expected to work Monday-Friday to fulfil the requirements of this post but flexibility can be given regarding the start and finish times.
The Team Lead will have designated responsibility for the day to day management and clinical leadership of the Mental Health Liaison Service. The post-holder will manage and co-ordinate the team within its day to day activity ensuring that plans and targets are fulfilled.
The Team Lead will ensure team activity supports efficient use of resources in line with an allocated budget and is in line with required performance parameters and quality standards.
The Team Lead will work closely with the Operational Manager and Consultant Psychiatrist and contribute to the development of service specific
Person SpecificationExperience - Essential- First degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Demonstrate both managerial and clinical skills in previous post
Knowledge - Essential- Able to demonstrate knowledge of national policy in respect of specialist area
- Statutory and legal frameworks within health and social care
Skills - Essential- Understanding the need to have effective communication skills - liaison with other agencies and the Voluntary Sector.
- Show vision for developing long-term planning, setting long and short-term objectives for self and the service.
Skills - Desirable- Demonstrate proven leadership and problem solving skills.
- Skills in the management and leadership of the team
Skills/Personal Qualities - Essential- Self motivator
- Resilient
- Values Others
Skills/Personal Qualities - Desirable- Flexible - must be willing to work across the Pan Trust
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Dorothy Pattison Hospital, Alumwell Close, Walsall, WS2 9XH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Senior Operational Manager, James Parker, james.parker4@nhs.net, 07525420059
