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Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust
About
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care —our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won’t rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Contact
- Address
- Trust Headquarters
- West Park Hospital
- Edward Pease Way
- Darlington
- County Durham
- DL2 2TS
- Contact Number
- 01325 552000
Clinical Team Manager - ECT
Accepting applications until: 01-Nov-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 01-Nov-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Roseberry Park Hospital
- Address
- Marton Road
- Town
- Middlesbrough
- Postcode
- TS4 3AF
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 7)
Specialty
- Main area
- MHSOP
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care —our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won’t rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job overview
We are seeking an innovative and passionate Team Manager to provide operational leadership for our Accredited ECT service. This role balances compassionate people leadership with effective, data‑informed service management.
You will lead operations across the ECT pathway, ensuring safe, timely and effective care. You will manage demand and flow, using data to understand capacity, prioritise safely and improve waits, access and productivity.
You will champion quality and governance, embedding supervision, incident learning, audit and Quality Improvement. You will support team growth, fostering a positive culture, clear objectives, reflective practice and staff wellbeing.
You will work with clinical leaders, inpatient wards, community staff, acute trusts and commissioners to deliver joined‑up care for people and their families.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
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Clinical & Service Leadership
Lead evidence‑based ECT care and maintain high standards of assessment, treatment and follow‑up. Ensure practice complies with the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding and Trust policies. Promote a therapeutic environment and support the team with risk, crises and complex cases. Hold and manage the service clinical caseload as required and ensure all slots are utilised with minimal wasted appointments.
Operational Management
Oversee caseload, workflows and documentation. Manage rotas, staffing and resources. Lead complaints, incidents and investigations. Respond to Freedom of Information requests and manage the ECT accreditation ensuring compliance. Contribute to service planning, development and innovation.
Supervision & Staff Development
Provide managerial supervision and ensure access to clinical supervision and CPD. Support recruitment, induction, appraisals and performance management. Foster a supportive team culture aligned with Trust values.
Partnerships & Communication
Build effective relationships with families and partner agencies. Represent the service in multiagency forums and communicate sensitively with service users.
Quality Improvement & Governance
Lead audits, governance and quality improvement. Ensure compliance with data and information governance standards and support performance monitoring to drive improvement
Working for our organisation
About you:
You are an inclusive leader with experience in MHSOP and/or AMH or ECT. You translate vision into day‑to‑day delivery, uphold standards with kindness, use data to guide decisions and are confident with risk, safeguarding and governance.
What we offer:
Supportive leadership, strong peer networks, development opportunities - including leadership and QI - and a commitment to staff wellbeing.
If you share our values of compassion, respect and responsibility, we’d love to hear from you.
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care —our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won’t rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) is committed to providing high‑quality mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental services across our communities. Our teams work collaboratively to improve the lives of children, young people and families, ensuring care is compassionate, safe and personalised.
As part of our ECT service in Durham Tees Valley, you will join a passionate, supportive and forward‑thinking MHSOP community. We are committed to creating a positive working environment where staff feel valued, listened to and empowered. Our culture is grounded in our Trust values of respect, compassion and responsibility, and we actively promote psychological safety, teamwork and continuous service improvement.
We are an organisation that invests in developing our workforce. You will have access to high‑quality supervision, opportunities for training and professional development, and involvement in quality improvement projects that influence how services evolve. We work closely with partners across health, education, social care and the voluntary sector, offering rich opportunities for collaborative working.
By joining TEWV, you will be part of a service that is committed to co‑production, innovation and improving outcomes for people. Your contribution will help us continue our journey to deliver excellent, accessible and responsive care for the families we support.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Positive and safe Level 2, and ILS level 2 is an essential requirement of the role. The successful candidate will be expected to work clinically therefore clinical experience is essential.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Right to Work in the UK
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead, subject to role meeting the required conditions.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your Right to Work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
AI in Recruitment
We are aware that Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is increasingly being used to generate responses for application forms. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant and if, during shortlisting, a Recruiting Manager believes AI has been used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Employment History
When completing your application form, please ensure that you include your full employment history, in chronological order with your most recent job/employment at the top. Failure to complete your employment history in full could result in your application being rejected.
Fixed Term Posts/Secondments
If the contract type on the vacancy states 'Fixed Term' this would mean the vacancy is being advertised to address a temporary need for the duration stipulated on the advert, however, in the event that permanent funding is secured for the post the successful applicant will be confirmed in post on a permanent basis.
Internal applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis.
Support with applications
We have computers facilities available in our libraries (Durham, Middlesbrough, and Darlington) to support applicants. If you would like to access to a laptop for your application, please contact the library team to arrange a time to visit, please email: [email protected] . We will always endeavour to make this available however we cannot guarantee that we will be able accommodate this before the vacancy closes.
Trust Welcome Day
Here at Tees, Esk and Wear Valley Foundation NHS Trust, we want you to have a positive experience when you start your new role with us. We run a monthly face to face Trust Welcome Day and where possible, this will be your first day of employment. However, if this date is not possible, you will be required to attend a Trust Welcome Day within 4 weeks of your start date.
Applying for this post
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals who have experience of mental ill health or learning disabilities. Our service users and carers tell us our staff should be consistently concerned with maintaining and improving care with pride, empathy and compassion.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
In order for your application to be successfully processed we will require references from your current and previous employer(s) which must cover a minimum period of three years. Please ensure that the reference section of your application is completed appropriately giving the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current and previous line manager(s). If this section is not fully completed your application may not be processed.
If your application is successful, the information you give on your application form will be used to create and be retained on your electronic staff record and to provide access to core Trust systems.
Please note that if the post you are applying for requires a DBS check, you will be required to also subscribe to the DBS Update Service, if successful, and thereafter renew your subscription each year. The Trust will reimburse the subscription fee.
After applying via the NHS Jobs link, you will be taken to our preferred Third party recruitment system so submit your application. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, that as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Additional Information
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the protection of staff, service users and visitors to the Trust from second hand smoke and currently operates a no smoking policy which ensures all buildings and grounds are smoke free.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare
- Be Educated to Master’s level in leadership or a subject area relevant to the area of practice OR
- Have equivalent clinical experience to that of masters level such as working as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area with significant experience – which also includes significant experience of managing people (see below under experience), together with evidence of CPD
- Be trained in Clinical Supervision and Providing Clinical Supervision
- Be a Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience of managing people
- Significant experience of working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field
- Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
- Working collaboratively with others (external partners, staff service users and their families/carers)
- Evidence of delivering supervision
- Working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
- Risk assessment and management and its application in practice
- Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
- Developing, maintaining and auditing standards of practice
- Evidence of training in Quality Improvement methodology or coaching, and/or using
- Inter-agency and partnership working
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Essential criteria
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment (depending on specialist area)
- Knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
- Research methodology
- The Trust’s Quality Improvement system (QIS) – or completion of training within agreed timescale
- Governance and its application in practice
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Aliyah Akhtar
- Job title
- Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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