Team Manager

Team Manager

The closing date is 08 July 2026

Lead with purpose. Shape the future of early intervention. Change lives.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated leader to join our Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service as a Team Manager. This is a pivotal role within a compassionate, forward‑thinking service committed to delivering high‑quality, recovery‑focused care to people experiencing first episode psychosis and those at risk.

You will lead a skilled, multi‑disciplinary team that is passionate about early intervention, innovation, and making a meaningful difference at a crucial stage in people's lives.

• Be at the forefront of preventative mental health care and early intervention
• Lead a passionate and skilled MDT delivering evidence‑based, person‑centred care
• Shape and develop services, including ARMS / FEP pathways
• Work within a supportive, values‑led organisation that prioritises staff wellbeing
• Opportunity to influence local and regional service development

The post holder will be responsible for managing a multi‑disciplinary team (Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Therapists and support staff) to develop and deliver a successful and innovative service to serve adults and their families with Mental Health problems in mid Cornwall. Working in partnership with wider multidisciplinary teams the post holder will take responsibility and accountability for the delivery of clinical services within East Cornwall.

As well as strategic direction and implementation of service developments the Team Manager will be responsible for the line management of staff including supervision, appraisal and continued professional development to ensure the team is operating at the highest of standards and within local and national guidelines.

Please note:

if you are an internal candidate and want to apply for this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying please ensure you have discussed the post with your current line manager and obtained their agreement to support your release for the duration of the secondment.

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital‑based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 5,000 people make up the Trust, including doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

Essential

• Degree level qualification in relevant subject
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Leadership/Management qualification or experience to diploma level
• Experience of service development and change processes
  
  Experience of complex interaction…