CAMHS Team Manager

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced CAMHS clinician to be the new Team Manager for South Gloucestershire CAMHS locality team based at Kingswood and Patchway Hubs. 37.5 hours per week, flexible working pattern considered for suitable candidate. You will have relevant qualification, core profession registration and experience of working with children and young people, preferably within a community CAMHS service. Previous management experience is preferable however, we will consider experienced clinicians applying without this. The successful candidate will join our experienced leadership team and working closely alongside the Clinical Service Manager to support the clinical team on a day-to-day basis. This post offers the opportunity to develop management skills alongside clinical work as approximately half the post will remain clinical. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a supportive, experienced and creative multi-disciplinary team.

Main Duties of the Job

• Working in partnership with the locality Clinical Service Manager to ensure excellent clinical standards and best use of resources.
• Managing, directing and leading a recovery orientated, multi-disciplinary integrated CAMHS service in a community setting.
• Undertaking direct clinical work.

Working for Our Organisation

We are [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

• In partnership with the Clinical Service Manager, responsible for leading and managing a modern, efficient mental health community service for a defined population.
• With support from clinical lead, Senior Practitioners and medical consultant, manage delivery of high quality effective evidence-based interventions leading to positive outcomes.
• Lead by example, motivating and empowering others, promoting positive attitudes and collaboration.
• Line manage staff within the multi-disciplinary team ensuring effective processes.
• Oversee performance of designated care clinicians ensuring consistent clinical and quality standards.

Further information is available on the Job Description attached to this post.

Person Specification

Registration and Experience

Essential criteria:

• Registered as a mental health practitioner with professional qualifications in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in CAMHS clinical work.
• Experience in prioritising and managing the work of a team or others.
• Experience of motivating and engaging others in challenging situations.

Desirable criteria:

• Previous experience gained in a team management role.

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. The vacancy may close early if high number of applications received. Contact: Barbara Shannon, Clinical Service Manager at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or [contact hidden] for further details.