Community Learning Disability Team Manager
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Brigg, North Lincs, DN20 8JDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
The post holder will be based within the Learning Disability and Forensic directorate. Working closely with the Learning disability Service Manager to...
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.
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 daily.
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.
To work with patients and their carer/relative in addressing concerns by building closer relationships.
To promote partnership working with patients, carers, and stakeholders
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:
https: //workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https: //youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https: //www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Qualifications
Essential: - RNLD or RMN with significant LD experience; - ENB 998 or equivalent; - Evidence of on-going continuous professional development
Desirable: - Management qualification e.g. MHSC or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- 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, Mental Capacity Act 2005.
- Experience of chairing meetings.
- Effective leadership and management skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and that of others.
- The ability to manage change.
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical governance framework, and knowledge of government policy and its impact on service delivery.
- Multi-agency partnership working at operational level.
- Evidence of initiating change.
Evidence of Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate the 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, NVQ1 or 2 or equivalent
- Well developed management skills.
- Good clinical communicatipon skills, and the ability to communicate sensitive information.
- Ability to work to agreed deadlines and budgets.
Desirable
- Preparation of user accessible information in a variety of formats.
- Ability to create and maintain complex working relationships aross agencies and within the trust.
- To encourage and motivate staff to work towards the provision of effective, evidence-based practice
- Ability to establish clear standards of performance and work priorities for self and others.
- Ability to interpret guidance and develop practice.
- Ability to teach groups of staff prepare and undertake presentations.
- Experience in managing a caseload of clients with complex needs.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
23 September 2026
Last checked
25 September 2026
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