Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people’s and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service

MAIN DUTIES –

• Operational Oversight: Manage the operational delivery of services, ensuring that clinical and non-clinical activities align with Trust policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor the team’s performance, ensure that objectives align with Trust goals, and contribute to the development and review of service-wide policies and procedure
• Governance: Establish clear governance procedures within the team to ensure communication, learning and best practice is embedded.
• Staff Management: Lead and supervise team members, ensuring regular training, supervision, and personal development planning. Ensure team members are competent and have the necessary resources to perform their duties effectively.
• Clinical Support: Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) decisions regarding care plans and ensure care is delivered with a patient-centred approach, involving service users, families, and carers.
• Finance: Responsible for the effective use of the delegated aspects of the team budget, ensuring effective and efficient use of resources.
• Accountability: Maintain accountability for personal and team actions, ensuring professional codes of practice are followed.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

We are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution. We are proud of our staff who have been commended for the care they provide. Do you value working positively, respectfully and together? If so, we’d love you to join us!
Are you a registered professional who is passionate about supporting children and young people with Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and have a keen interest in driving sustainable transformation to improve outcomes? Do you have strong leadership skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality care? If you’re ready to make a positive impact and lead a team that positively impacts the lives of children and their families, apply today! We’d love to hear how you could contribute to our vision of delivering exceptional care for children and young people with eating disorders. Come and join our dedicated and compassionate team as a Community Team Manager.
As the Community Team Manager, you will lead a dynamic and experienced multidisciplinary team, which provides specialist consultation, assessment and interventions to children and young people with ARFID and the wider professional network. You’ll be a key part of the leadership team and support in shaping the direction of the service, driving performance and quality improvements, and ensuring that every young person and their families receive the compassionate, evidence-based care they deserve.
We have two part time, substantive positions available (flexible working arrangements may be considered) –
1. 22.5 hours – Based in Stowmarket
2. 22.5 hours – Based in Norwich
In your supporting statement please clearly specify your preferred post.