Psychosocial Team Lead
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Lancaster, LA1 3QZ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 3 Nov 2026 |
Summary
As a Psychosocial Team Lead, you will lead and direct the provision of Integrated Substance Misuse PSI services within the HMP or Immigration Removal site whilst ensuring that the treatment approaches and interventions are appropriate, innovative and fully meet the needs of the service users, the organisation and commissioners. You will; Provide and assist the SMS Service Manager in leading on the implementation and continuous development of Practice Plus Group Services within the Locality. Assist in the preparation of Practice Plus Group Business Plans for the management and development of prison service delivery Deliver To ensure that service aims, objectives and business plans are in place and that these are reflected in individual staffs appraisals and supervision. Develop and manage the Psychosocial Interventions Service within Practice Plus Group prison services. Ensure all requirements in contracts are met and that effective systems exist to report statistical and other performance data back to commissioners. Inspire and represent Practice Plus Group at all times, including the regional management team to contribute to the development of regional services. Promote and developing the service focus on families and safeguarding. Lead the staff of the service to achieve the highest professional standards and ensure compliance with Practice Plus Group policies and procedures. Liaise effectively with relevant staff in Practice Plus Group Central Office to ensure the consistent management of resources within corporate policies and procedures and ensure that the service complies with internal quality standards, external regulatory and health and safety requirements Share best practice within the remit of your work to your wider team members. Develop and maintain robust partnerships with Healthcare and other relevant leads to ensure the service is fully integrated. About you Good general standard of education to NVQ level 5 or equivalent experience of working within a secure setting and substance misuse. Experience of management and leadership Experience of complex report writing and data collection, analysis and presentation Experience of setting and managing budgets and of risk management processes Experience of partnership working and multi-agency liaison Experience of developing service user involvement strategies Knowledge of DANOS Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and familiar with relevant data base management