Job summary
- Main area
- RNLD/HPCP
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 376-DCGM-0201
- Employer
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Badsley Moor Lane
- Town
- Rotherham
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/07/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 05/08/2025
Employer heading
Community Learning Disability Team Manager
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
The post holder will be based within the Rotherham Learning disability team and part of the wider Learning Disability and Forensic directorate. Working closely with the Learning disability Service Manager to review the current business activities within the service. The post holder will also be the lead in promoting the service, identifying good practice and working closely with the team to implement any recommendations.
The post holder will have direct line management responsibilities for the agreed service and robust management of the team.
The community team manager will assist and oversee the day to day clinical and operational responsibilities for the clinical services within the community learning disability team.
To lead and support the team in providing a high standard of care within a variety of clinical specialities.
To contribute to the development of the community health team services.
To lead and embed the principles of transforming care across the learning disability service.
Main duties of the job
Job outline:
- To provide support to the service manager to meet the aims and objectives of the service including deputising and delegated responsibilities.
- To provide support to the service manager in the effective day to day management of the team within the resources available and agreed governance frameworks.
- To review staffing levels and skill mix as necessary.
- To be responsible for the leadership, mentorship and support of staff on a daily basis
- To manage and provide management / clinical supervision to staff under your line management
- Work within the infection control agenda to improve standards
- Improving environments for patients
- Work with patients and their carer/relative in addressing concerns by building closer relationships
- To promote partnership working with patients, carers and stakeholders.
Scope & Authority:
· Responsible for the day-to-day management of team
· Develop and maintain a culture of person-centred care within the services.
· Promote a caring environment where equality and diversity issues are respected, and service users and their carers are enabled to be partners in their care.
· Responsibility for devolved budgets
· Develop strategies to enhance communication between staff, patients/clients, relatives and their carers, showing awareness of barriers to understanding.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RNLD or RMN with significant LD experience
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Evidence of on-going continuous professional development
- Social Worker or AHP or Professional Registration
Experience
Essential criteria
- Appropriate demonstrable post registered and senior position experience.
- Experience of working within a community team.
- Working with carers.
- Experience of having managed staff groups and services, including recruitment, supervision, appraisal, staff development and disciplinary.
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development.
- Understanding of national legislation MHA 1983, Human Rights Act 1998, CPA MCA etc
- Experience of Chairing meetings
- Effective leadership and management skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and that of others
Evidence of particular knowlendge skills and aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate ability to influence and to motivate the clinical practice of others
- Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to the provision of holistic, clinically effective care
- Basic computer skills NVQ 1 and 2 or equivalent
- Well-developed management skills
- Good clinical communication skills, and the ability to communicate sensitive information
- Ability to work to agreed deadlines and budgets
- Ability to prepare detailed proposals for care and support packages based on assessment of individuals need and person-centred approach
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachael Deakin
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 212878
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