Prison Mental Health Team Manager

Job summary Would you like to be instrumental in managing and developing an established prison mental health team within the H&J service in HMP Haverigg? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Mental Health Team in HMP Haverigg as a Mental Health Team Manager.

HMP Haverigg is a CAT D prison, working pre‑dominantly with sex‑offenders. The prison has just received excellent outcomes from both the HMIP, and the CQC. The mental health team is well‑established, offers a variety of interventions to the client group, including Trauma therapy, EMDR, groupwork. We are innovative, compassionate and supportive of each other, working for a great team, in a wonderful part of the country.

The team manager will be expected to lead by example, providing strong leadership while being accessible to staff. They will be flexible in their approach to managing the day‑to‑day operational aspects of the service

We are looking for either a clinical or non‑clinical Team Manager to join our expanding service. If you do not hold a professional qualification then you will require substantial experience of working in either a healthcare or criminal justice setting with leadership experience.

Main duties of the job Team managers will work in partnership with other healthcare providers, HMPPS, internal and external Health and Justice services within the region TEWV footprint. They will have excellent skills in communication, engagement, collaboration and have experience of working in mental health services, preferably with knowledge of the criminal justice system.

We welcome candidates to contact us for an informal discussion

Operational management of a Mental Health Team, including accountability for ensuring the highest professional standards and attitudes towards the care of patients are maintained and delivered at all times in accordance with evidence‑based practice, while supporting staff development and well‑being.

The successful candidate will work collectively with senior clinical staff to provide a comprehensive mental health service, navigating the challenges of a prison environment.

The post holder will liaise closely with their peer group of team managers, and will also be supported by a service manager and receive supervision and professional development opportunities.

The successful candidate should have experience working in Mental Health Services.

We require the post holders to be committed to equal opportunities, non‑discriminatory practices and reflect the trust values of Responsibility, Respect and compassion.

About us 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.

Details

Date posted: 01 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number: 346-FMH-09…