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Job summary

Main area
Neurodevelopmental Team
Grade
7
Contract
12 months (fixed term or secondment)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
173-53825-RSP
Employer
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Neurodevelopmental Team
Town
Leeds
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/12/2025 23:59

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Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Team Manager

7

Job overview


This is an exciting 12-month opportunity to be part of the Neurodevelopmental Service 

As CTM you will provide line management and support for the Multi-Disciplinary Teams within the Neurodevelopmental Service. You will work in partnership with the Operational Manager,  Service Manager, Head of Operations and Clinical Leads (ADHD and LADS) to develop and provide an accessible, responsive and specialist city-wide Neurodevelopmental Service.  Leeds Autism Diagnostic Service provides diagnostic assessment and enhanced consultancy for adults in Leeds and also has a remit to provide autism training for other Trust services.  The Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Service provides a diagnostic and treatment service for adults within Leeds.

Main duties of the job

  • Manage the operational functioning of the team in providing high quality service to service users, contributing to overall service development.
  • Be line manager for MDT members and undertake the full range of people management responsibilities.
  • Ensure the delivery of a comprehensive, targeted and user focused Neurodevelopmental service through effective management, prioritisation and liaison with key stakeholders of the service (internal and external).
  • Lead on the investigation of clinical incidents and complaints (informal and formal) in accordance with Trust procedure, complaints policy and undertake service reviews and inspections.
  • Undertake budget monitoring and work with the Operational Manager in relation to financial management of the service.
  • Act as a champion for the service, demonstrating a participative and supportive management style with a commitment to team working.
  • Participate in the clinical functions, assessment, formulation and delivery of care intervention.

Working for our organisation

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank. 

Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.

All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team [email protected] 
Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application. 

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. 

So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Relevant Mental Health Professional Qualification (RMN/RNLD/AHP etc)

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability/experience of utilising electronic systems – e.g patient record, rosters, excel etc

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Substantial post registration experience within mental health setting
  • Evidence of People Management experience e.g. supervision, line management

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Awareness of how to and/or clinical skills that are adaptable to working with people with autism and/or ADHD

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyWhite RibbonAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employer

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Hayley Greenwood
Job title
Operational Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07939656590
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