Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a 12 month secondment (or fixed term contract) covering Team Manager for the South Derbyshire Living Well service. We are looking for a motivated individual, with a passion for Mental Health who can provide compassionate leadership. Someone who will drive forward quality standards, provide operational management and leadership, with a visible presence to support the team.

The team is multi-disciplinary in nature, being made up of Nurses, OTs, Support Workers, Psychology, Medical colleagues and Administrators.

The role of the Team Manager is to manage the daily functioning of the team, ensuring that safe and effective care is delivered to people within the locality utilising the early intervention model. It is a varied and busy position but equally rewarding.

We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record for leading and supporting a team on a cultural journey.

The successful individual will receive regular supervision, peer support, access to action learning sets and development opportunities.

Please note that you must have the prior approval from your current line manager before submitting your application if applying on a secondment basis.

Main duties of the job

• Day-to-day support of the teams.
• Delivering regular and effective management supervision.
• Engaging individuals in meaningful appraisals and developing personal development plans.
• Management of performance within the team.
• Working closely with the Clinical Lead to ensure safe and best practice is being delivered.
• Supporting the well-being needs of team.
• Implementing change and being part of quality improvement projects.
• Managing employee relation issues such as sickness and performance management.
• Working with local system partners to deliver place-based care.

About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service pro rata
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Access to Vivup
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Details
Date posted: 09 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 383-ACC-7367-26-A
Job locations: Dale Bank View, Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 0AD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Training, Qualifications and Registration
Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Nursing or Occupational Therapy
• ENB 998/Mentoring in Practice or professional equivalent
• Current registration with the relevant professional body, eg NMC/HCPC

Desirable

• Management/Leadership Qualification

Knowledge/Experience
Essential

• Recent and relevant experience of working as a Band 6 or equivalent in a mental health community setting
• Experience of working with people who have severe and enduring needs
• Experience of supervising junior staff and students
• Ability to manage complex and sensitive information using well-developed motivational and negotiating skills, representing the nursing service in a variety of different situations
• Understanding of Professional Codes of Conduct, revalidation and core skills, and their application in practice.
• Understanding of recent developments in the NHS.

Skills
Essential

• Defined management/leadership skills
• Ability to enthuse, motivate and involve staff
• Knowledge and understanding of management structures and process
• Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
• Ability to respond efficiently to complex information within tight deadlines
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Partnership & collaborative working with internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of current legislation/national trends and policies in mental health and social care.
• Evidence of effective team working to deliver and improve services. Ability to work independently, able to offer responsive and timely response to service and care needs and requirements for assurance

Values
Essential

• Respect
• Compassionate
• Be responsive, listen and positive
• Value and support other people

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: Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Dale Bank View, Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 0AD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Interim Deputy Care Group Operations Manager Joanne Green, joanne.green27@nhs.net, 07880014908