Job summaryAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Team Manager to join the Mental Health and Learning Disability Team within the integrated Healthcare Service at HMP Berwyn.This is an exciting opportunity to bring your professional registration, extensive clinical experience, and leadership expertise to a service that makes a meaningful difference to the lives of individuals within the prison setting. We are seeking a motivated, compassionate, and forward-thinking leader with excellent communication and organisational skills, coupled with a strong commitment to supporting, developing, and empowering staff.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.Main duties of the jobAs Team Manager, you will provide visible and effective leadership to a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and patient-centred care. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the ongoing transformation of mental health and learning disability services, ensuring that operational policies, procedures, and practices remain aligned with strategic objectives, service developments, and best practice standards.The successful candidate will lead the implementation of innovative and evidence-based approaches to care, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and professional development. You will maintain a visible and approachable presence within the service, providing guidance, support, and expert advice to staff while promoting a positive, inclusive, and compassionate working environment.We are looking for an experienced and dynamic leader who can bring both expertise and enthusiasm to this challenging and rewarding role. You will support the team to achieve the highest standards of care through effective clinical governance, robust risk management, quality assurance, and service improvement initiatives. By encouraging innovation, accountability, and collaborative working, you will help ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and recovery-focused services that improve outcomes for the individuals in our care.About usIf you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.DetailsDate posted19 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 50,129 to 57,365 a year Per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number050-HMP-NMR006-1026Job locationsHMP BerwynBridge Road, Wrexham Industrial EstateWrexhamLL13 9QEUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the successful receipt of a DBS and prison vetting clearances.Please note if your application is successful and you are invited to interview, they will be held on site at HMP Berwyn to ensure candidates have an understanding of the environment. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted. Job description Job responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the successful receipt of a DBS and prison vetting clearances.Please note if your application is successful and you are invited to interview, they will be held on site at HMP Berwyn to ensure candidates have an understanding of the environment. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialRegistered Mental health NursePost Graduate Education in a relevant areaEvidence of having developed clinical practice and Continued Professional Development Experience EssentialDemonstrable experience at Band 6 or 7 or equivalentProven experience in a supervisory or management roleExperience of supporting the implementation of clinical policies, protocol and guidelinesDesirableExperience of using clinical information systemsExperience of leading a clinical team within a prison or custodial environment Aptitude and Abilities EssentialAbility to work unsupervisedEvidence of effective time management of own workload and ability to delegate to others appropriately Person Specification Qualifications EssentialRegistered Mental health NursePost Graduate Education in a relevant areaEvidence of having developed clinical practice and Continued Professional Development Experience EssentialDemonstrable experience at Band 6 or 7 or equivalentProven experience in a supervisory or management roleExperience of supporting the implementation of clinical policies, protocol and guidelinesDesirableExperience of using clinical information systemsExperience of leading a clinical team within a prison or custodial environment Aptitude and Abilities EssentialAbility to work unsupervisedEvidence of effective time management of own workload and ability to delegate to others appropriatelyDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameBetsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardAddressHMP BerwynBridge Road, Wrexham Industrial EstateWrexhamLL13 9QEUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameBetsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardAddressHMP BerwynBridge Road, Wrexham Industrial EstateWrexhamLL13 9QEUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Team Manager - Mental Health and Learning Disability Services - HMP in Wrexham employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
