Sunflower House - Team Co-ordinatorinLiverpoolinLiverpoolPUBLISHED THU 10 APR 2025
Opportunity to make a significant impact on the mental health of children and young people up to age 13, supporting those with complex needs and comorbid conditions.
Work within a well-established Tier 4 children’s mental health inpatient service, recognized for providing high-quality care and treatment.
Leadership role that involves providing support and guidance to a multidisciplinary team, fostering professional growth and collaboration.
Diverse work environment associated with a reputable NHS Foundation Trust, which values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented communities.
Access to continuous professional development and training opportunities, as Alder Hey is a teaching hospital that educates numerous medical and allied health professional students annually.
Flexible shift patterns (days/nights/weekends) that allow for work-life balance while fulfilling an essential role in mental health care.
Supportive and welcoming work culture, where staff camaraderie is encouraged, contributing to a positive working atmosphere.
Join the nurturing team at Sunflower House, a leading Tier 4 children’s mental health inpatient service within Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, located in vibrant Liverpool. We are seeking a passionate Band 6 Team Coordinator to lead and support our dedicated clinical staff, providing care to children and young people with complex mental health challenges. Your role will be vital in helping to guide a compassionate team focused on making a difference for children aged up to 13 years who require expert support.
As a Team Coordinator, you will take on a leadership position, bringing your clinical knowledge to the forefront while managing the day-to-day operations across shifts, including weekends and nights. If you are a caring individual with experience in mental health, this is your opportunity to join a welcoming environment where you can truly make an impact. At Alder Hey, we value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from women and professionals from underrepresented communities. If you’re ready to help shape brighter futures for young minds, we would love to hear from you. For a friendly chat about the role, please reach out to Ben Smith, our Modern Matron, at ben.r.smith@alderhey.nhs.uk.
As a Team Coordinator, you will take on a leadership position, bringing your clinical knowledge to the forefront while managing the day-to-day operations across shifts, including weekends and nights. If you are a caring individual with experience in mental health, this is your opportunity to join a welcoming environment where you can truly make an impact. At Alder Hey, we value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from women and professionals from underrepresented communities. If you’re ready to help shape brighter futures for young minds, we would love to hear from you. For a friendly chat about the role, please reach out to Ben Smith, our Modern Matron, at ben.r.smith@alderhey.nhs.uk.
Opportunity to make a significant impact on the mental health of children and young people up to age 13, supporting those with complex needs and comorbid conditions.
Work within a well-established Tier 4 children’s mental health inpatient service, recognized for providing high-quality care and treatment.
Leadership role that involves providing support and guidance to a multidisciplinary team, fostering professional growth and collaboration.
Diverse work environment associated with a reputable NHS Foundation Trust, which values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented communities.
Access to continuous professional development and training opportunities, as Alder Hey is a teaching hospital that educates numerous medical and allied health professional students annually.
Flexible shift patterns (days/nights/weekends) that allow for work-life balance while fulfilling an essential role in mental health care.
Supportive and welcoming work culture, where staff camaraderie is encouraged, contributing to a positive working atmosphere.
Sunflower House (SFH) is a well-established Tier 4 children’s mental health inpatient service and part of Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
It is commissioned by NHS England to provide specialist assessment, treatment, T4 Consultation and Multi-Disciplinary opinion across Cheshire, Wirral and Merseyside but also accepts patients from across and outside of England where appropriate services cannot be provided regionally.
SFH An Inpatient Mental Health Facility, Designed To Help Children And Young People Up To The Age Of 13 Years With
The Team Co-Ordinator Role Will Provide
We currently have more than 4,000 staff working across our community and hospital sites. We’re also a teaching and training hospital providing education and training to around 540 medical and over 500 nursing and allied health professional students each year.
As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.
You can expect a warm welcome at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, our staff are friendly and welcoming.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ben Smith Job title: Modern Matron Email address:
It is commissioned by NHS England to provide specialist assessment, treatment, T4 Consultation and Multi-Disciplinary opinion across Cheshire, Wirral and Merseyside but also accepts patients from across and outside of England where appropriate services cannot be provided regionally.
SFH An Inpatient Mental Health Facility, Designed To Help Children And Young People Up To The Age Of 13 Years With
- A primary diagnosis of mental illness including children with neurodevelopmental disorders (ASD and mild/borderline co-morbid learning difficulties), physical disabilities or those with social care problems as secondary needs.
- Severe and complex needs that cannot be safely managed within Tier 3 CAMHS
- Severe and complex needs that cannot be adequately assessed within a Tier 3 environment.
- May require detention under the Mental Health Act.
The Team Co-Ordinator Role Will Provide
- Leadership and support to a group of clinical staff including nurses, healthcare support workers and trainees
- Young people up to age 13 presenting with complex and comorbid mental health difficulties
- Clinical and day to day operational experience and leadership across the shift
- Shift work - days/nights/weekends – band 6 cover across shifts
- Nurse in charge role
- Management of clinical staff
We currently have more than 4,000 staff working across our community and hospital sites. We’re also a teaching and training hospital providing education and training to around 540 medical and over 500 nursing and allied health professional students each year.
As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.
You can expect a warm welcome at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, our staff are friendly and welcoming.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ben Smith Job title: Modern Matron Email address:
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