Job summary
- Main area
- Team Manager - Autism Diagnostic service
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 263-CCG25-352-MG
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Keegan Court
- Town
- Gateshead
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Team Manager
Band 7
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full Time Team Manager position within the Adult Autism Diagnostic service based at Keegan Court, Grassbanks, Gateshead.
The service is a Trust wide service covering Northumberland, North Tyneside, Newcastle/Gateshead, Sunderland and south of Tyne.
Normal working hours would ordinarily be across Monday to Friday (9-5pm) should condensed hours.
The Team Manager is responsible and accountable for providing safe, effective care and an efficient service, to patients and their carers who live within the community.
Key aspects of the role include monitoring the performance and quality of the service the team delivers. Alongside clinical leadership and effective day-to-day management of the team, commitment to promoting recovery and maximising independence and fulfilling wider management responsibilities as required by the organisation.
Main duties of the job
Provide day-to-day management of the team, hold excellent communication skills and ability to form positive working relationships with Systems Partners.
Support with recruitment, retention and induction of staff.
Conducting clinical and managerial Supervision, Appraisals and oversight of individuals development.
Managing performance and absence/staff wellbeing.
Ensure statutory and mandatory training is completed.
Support implementation and development of patient and carer experience.
Oversight of a support with Informal and Standard Complaints process.
Engagement within Interface Meetings.
Dealing with grievance and disciplinary cases.
Motivate, engage and develop the team within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Lead and coordinate team communication, including holding regular team meetings, communicating and consulting on service changes (which may be contentious), and acting as a conduit of information.
Support Team following Serious Incidents and with Debriefs, Local and After Action Review Process and Serious Incident Panels
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return, we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
There are opportunities for further professional development within scope of the successful candidates experience and development needs, alongside service need.
Flexibility with working hours may be available whilst working with the demands of the service and this can be discussed informally with Paul Wilson, Clinical Manager.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 14th October 2025
Closing date : 28th October 2025
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First Level Registered Nurse RNMH, RMN, RNLD or equivalent first level qualification e.g. OT, Clinical Psychologist, other.
- Relevant Post Graduate qualification or Training.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of coordinating and managing staff resources.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team using a community based approach.
- Experience of providing community based mental health services.
- Experience of leading teams and taking on a leadership role in project management.
- Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary.
- Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services.
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of human resource issues and budget management. Undertaking Joint Development Reviews.
- awareness of Autism spectrum disorder
Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate leadership skills/delegation. Excellent communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of RiO data systems and IT skills
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
- Paul Wilson
- Job title
- Clinical Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07771334459
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