CYP Mental Health Team Manager
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CYP Mental Health Team Manager
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an experienced Team Manager for a permanent Band 7 role in Poole. This hybrid position offers a salary of £49,387 - £56,515 p.a. and involves leading a multidisciplinary CAMHS I-Thrive team.
Job Overview
Are you an experienced and motivated Team Manager looking to inspire and support the Children and Young People Mental Health Service redesign project? CYPMH Dorset is entering an exciting period of growth and development. As the Team Manager you will provide operational leadership within CAMHS I‑Thrive services, delivering care across Getting Help, Getting More Help, and the Integrated Front Door.
Main Duties
- Provide operational leadership and line management to a CAMHS I‑Thrive team
- Oversee referrals, triage, allocation and flow through Getting Help, Getting More Help and the Integrated Front Door
- Ensure delivery of high‑quality, evidence‑based care in line with THRIVE principles
- Monitor team performance, caseloads, waiting times and outcomes
- Promote robust risk management, safeguarding and patient safety
- Support staff supervision, appraisal, wellbeing and professional development
- Lead and support recruitment, induction and workforce planning
- Work collaboratively with health, education, local authority and VCSE partners
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement and transformation activity
- Deputise for senior managers as required
Working for Our Organisation
At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
- Post graduate degree level study or equivalent in relevant profession
- Current registration with appropriate professional body, eg NMC / HCPC / UKCP
- Robust knowledge and understanding of the Thrive service framework
Job Specific Experience
- Demonstrable experience of working with children and/or young people
- Experience of making judgements in complex operational or clinical matters
- Experience of working with safeguarding issues and contributing to training within a safeguarding environment
Managerial/Supervisory Experience
- Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with all staff to ensure programmes of care are implemented
- Ability to carry out clinical supervision effectively
Clinical Leadership Qualities
- In-depth experience of working in mental health services where multi-disciplinary working was embraced as part of service delivery
- Experience of assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care for young people
Additional Information
Applications from candidates that require sponsorship are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position. The closing date is 07/05/2026. For informal queries, contact Natalie Scott at [contact hidden].