Full job descriptionTeam Leader - Thumbswood Mother and Baby UnitBand 7Main area

Inpatient Mental Health
Grade

Band 7
Contract

Permanent
Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref

367-SS-101555
Site

Thumbswood, Kingfisher Court, Radlett, WD7 9HQ
Town

Radlett
Salary

£51,657 - £58,785 per annum pro rata (5% fringe HCAS included)
Salary period

Yearly
Closing

06/09/2026 23:59
Values Based ScreenerAt Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust we are looking for people to join us who share our values and those of the NHS. Before your application can be considered please take part on our online values questionnaire, which you can find below. When you have finished you will be sent a ’completion code’ by email, which will be valid for 6 months and required to submit your application form.


Job overviewWe are seeking to recruit a Team Leader to join Thumbswoom Mother and Baby Unit. Which is our 7 bedded acute inpatient unit for mothers and babies based at Kingfisher Court, Radlett. If you are interested in working with an outstanding Trust to develop and deliver Inpatient treatment in mental health, then we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the jobYou will be an experienced Mental Health clinician (Registered Nurse) with excellent assessment and risk management skills who is able to embrace and drive change and innovation.
We are looking for a skilled and intuitive communicator with experience of providing leadership. You will work directly with the Service Manager who will provide support, development and direction and alongside other leadership colleagues.
You will know the importance of providing high quality supervision and of working together with staff and the wider management team in providing supportive, effective and coordinated leadership to the team in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for service users and carers.
Working for our organisationHertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of ’Outstanding’ from the Care Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThis is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move into their first management role or for an experienced manager who wishes to take a change in direction and who can take the service forward with enthusiasm and a passion for continuous quality improvement.
In summary we are keen to recruit a confident, committed and motivated person who is creative and enthusiastic about their work and who is a supportive leader who enjoys working in a busy environment.
For a more indepth Job and Person Specification please read attached documents
Person specificationKNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEEssential criteria*RNMH/RNLD/RMN
*Degree with experience of post graduate level study or the equivalent experience
*ENB 998/Mentorship
*evidence of management or leadership development
*NMC
*Teaching/training experience
ExperienceEssential criteria*Management of staff in a multiprofessional setting
*Post registration experience working at band 5 and 6
*Detailed awareness of issues in inpatient service areas - legislation, DoH guidance, NPSA, PEAT, CQC, NHSLA, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act including an understanding of standards
*Ability to provide clinical supervision, appraisal, preceptorship and staff support methods
*Knowledge in current developments in mental health or learning disabilities care
Desirable criteria*Experience of working in other care settings
COMMUNICATION SKILLSEssential criteria*Recognises and reflects on barriers to effective communication, modifying communication in response
*De escalation in managing verbal aggression of disturbed service users
*Keeps accurate and complete records and communication consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
*Demonstrate good verbal presentation skills
*Ability to chair meetings effectively
*Excellent communicator.
ANALYTICAL SKILLSEssential criteria*Demonstrate good decision making skills
*Flexible and responsive approach to care
*Knowledge and ability to positively manage change
*Ability to identify and manage changes to clinical risks
*Ability to produce reports e.g. related to complaints, investigations, SIs, audits etc
*Able to manage a budget effectively
Please note, we do not charge fees for job applications, recruitment processes, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. Please see the Trust careers vacancy webpage and Trac as the only authorised routes for recruitment communications, applications and verification of job offers.
Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsYou 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.