Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience within community psychosocial rehabilitation as a Team lead. This vacancy is in the Ealing Community Rehab Teams, based close to the Ealing Hospital site.

These are exciting times for community rehabilitation services and we would welcome applications from those who would like to be part of this journey. What we are looking for are highly motivated and enthusiastic clinicians with a passion for psychosocial rehabilitation who are excited by service development. The successful applicant will be supported by senior and professional management, as well as by a highly engaged team who are keen to continue to make positive changes. Previous experience of management is less important than commitment, drive and creativity in meeting the challenges for the team as we move into the future. 

Does this sound like you? Would you like to develop your skills in leading and managing mental health services and supporting our service users to achieve living with greater independence? If so, please do apply.  

Thank you for your interest in this role and taking the time to consider applying.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be involved in the following:

·        Manage a small staff team of AHPs, nurses, social workers and support staff. There is also a role in overseeing the operational input of psychology and medical staff.

·        Taking a lead on the support and development of staff in the team.

·        Being part of a senior management team with overall responsibility for the ongoing development and direction of the rehab teams.

·        Taking responsibility for the overall performance and quality of the services the team provides.

·        Positively contributing ideas and putting in place plans to improve the quality of services.

·        Actively working with key stakeholders to promote rehab services.

·        Getting involved in areas of specialist interest and developing novel projects that improve service user care and experiences.

Working for our organisation

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and   Hammersmith & Fulham).  We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.