Team Leader, Assertive Outreach Team

at  Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust

The post holder is responsible for leading and co-ordinating a team within a care group, delivered by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Where an agreement with Local Authority Partners is in place (section 75 agreement) this will include relating to both
organisations. In such instances the post holder is accountable to both organisations and may assume a lead role in Safe guarding Vulnerable Adult investigations.
 To ensure recommendations from Serious Untoward Incidents (SUIs), near misses, complaints and other incidents are implemented across all disciplines within the team.
 Ensure feedback loops with the organization through team brief and other communication routes within the care group.
 To participate in working groups or service development forums to develop policies, protocols or guidelines relevant to multidisciplinary / multi agency clinical team and to ensure any such development is shared across relevant care groups or identified staff groups.

 Ensure quantitative and qualitative vital signs measures (relevant to your care group) are opportunity for two-way feedback

• Promote an effective team ethos.
• Promote equality, diversity and rights, and treat others with dignity and respect ensuring services are developed, managed and delivered to meet the specific needs of those belonging to protected characteristics.

To provide effective leadership and management to staff which promotes high performance standards both individually and as a team, in the achievement of the Trust’s objectives and priorities. The Trust’s success will be dependant on all managers playing an active role to make sure the existing areas of good employment practice are universally embedded within the organisation. Managers will be expected to:

• Understand the Trust’s key priorities and those of your care group and translate these into key priorities for your care group
• Ensure clarity and effectiveness in developing and designing roles
• Ensure management of staff is consistent with Trust’s HR Policies to the achievement of equality, equity and optimum performance.
• Complete annual Appraisals for all staff which reflect these priorities and ensure staff have access to appropriate training and development
• Communicate regularly through meetings with teams and individuals and provide

As a mental health trust Sussex Partnership places a huge focus on the wellbeing of our staff, as well as ensuring our reward packages reflect the immensely important work they do.

• Understand the Trust’s key priorities and those of your care group and translate these into key priorities for your care group
• Ensure clarity and effectiveness in developing and designing roles
• Ensure management of staff is consistent with Trust’s HR Policies to the achievement of equality, equity and optimum performance.
• Complete annual Appraisals for all staff which reflect these priorities and ensure staff have access to appropriate training and development
• Communicate regularly through meetings with teams and individuals and provid