Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 354-FH-20525
- Employer
- Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Firs
- Town
- Hellingly
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Team Leader FOLS
NHS AfC: Band 7
Come and join us
We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services.
So what can we offer you in return?
We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.
You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.
As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.
If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.
Job overview
The Forensic Outreach and Liaison Service (FOLS) is a community-based service in Sussex providing holistic support to individuals with a mental health issue that relates to their offending/risk behaviour.
We are seeking a full-time, Band 7 Team Leader to work within our MDT
We are seeking a confident Team Leader who can inspire, support and oversee the delivery of care to our clients.
You will be an integral part of the Forensic Community Service working within the Forensic Directorate, providing strong clinical leadership and contributing to service development.
You must be friendly, approachable, motivated and hard working with a passion for delivering high quality care.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to effective team working; have excellent communication and leadership skills.
We can offer regular clinical/management supervision and reflective practice. We also have regular professional development days which are bespoke to the team. All we ask is that you are committed to delivering a quality service to those under your care and that you are passionate in regards to developing and improving service provision. We will ensure you have a suitable induction period, and training will be provided according to your needs.
Main duties of the job
This role is for an experienced mental health practitioner. A professional qualification is a necessity i.e. RMN, OT, Social Worker.
You will work closely with senior management and the provider collaborative,
You will ensure we are meeting the Key Performance Indicators and give regular updates on the team performance
You will offer regular supervision/ appraisals to the team
You will manage a small case load supporting those with complex needs.
Working for our organisation
About the Trust:
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex.
Working in Sussex:
- Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there's always new experiences to be enjoyed
- Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London
- With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure
We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the Care Quality Commission. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey telling us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.
Other key staff survey results include:
- 70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work
- 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team
- 77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Essential/Non-Essential
Essential criteria
- Educated to minimum diploma level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of CPD
- Understanding of Health and Social Care Governance
- Experience of providing professional support/supervision and motivation of staff
- Significant experience of and demonstrable achievement in clinical practice
Desirable criteria
- Lived experience of mental health issues
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
- Mardel Peppos
- Job title
- Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 304 0248
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