*INTERNAL MPFT APPS ONLY* Team Leader (0-19 Staffordshire)
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Tamworth, Staffordshire,, B77 5LB
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
- *INTERNAL MPFT APPLICANTS ONLY** This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this r...
You will lead a team delivering the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme for a varied, unique and diverse population, in supportive skill mix teams, working closely with our partner agencies across health, social care and the local authority.
You will provide daily advice and support to a fantastic and dedicated 0-19 team of practitioners You must excel in communication and interpersonal skills and be able to influence and lead others, manage your workload and support colleagues.
We are committed to supporting professional and personal development of our staff and have excellent training opportunities. The successful applicant must have the ability to travel within the Trust.
- The Team Leader will lead and manage a district team within the FHWS Service within a designated area to support children, young people and their families and carers.
- The Team Leader will ensure that any gaps in quality of service, budget or performance deficits are identified and brought to the attention of the Service Manager.
- Manage staffing, workloads, annual leave, sickness absence, and workforce planning.
- Conduct appraisals, supervision, performance reviews, and support staff development
- Maintain professional registration and provide clinical leadership and expert support to the team.
- Ensure delivery of commissioned elements of the Healthy Child Programme and achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Monitor service quality, performance targets, and financial resources through regular audits.
- Lead audits and quality improvement activities
- Hold regular team meetings and ensure effective communication of organisational changes.
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, local authorities, primary care, and external partners.
- Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, safeguarding requirements, and professional standards
- Handle complaints, investigations, and service user concerns appropriately
- Deputise for the Service Manager when required
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered
- SCPHN qualification
- evidence of leadership training
Desirable
- masters qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing a team or service
Desirable
- Experience in managing change
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, NMC standards and Safeguarding Children
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
11 August 2026
Last checked
13 August 2026
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