Job overview
To provide line management and clinical leadership to an identified team within the CAMHS Care Hub. The postholder will provide leadership and development of a multi-disciplinary team ensure effective service delivery of clinical pathways.
To lead in accordance with trust policies procedures and values.
To be accountable to the Operational Manager for the performance management of the team and the quality of the work undertaken.
To have oversight and manage supervision for team members undertaking clinical interventions such as assessment and a range of interventions/managing caseloads.
To provide clinical support and leadership to the team alongside clinical leaders.
Main duties of the job
* Undertake responsibility for the line management of a multi-disciplinary team.
• To be part of the senior leadership team within CAMHS/MHST.
• Ensure team compliance with relevant Trust policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
• To hold regular team meetings and develop the team.
• Overall responsibility of day-to-day organisation of staff and work priorities of the team.
• Responsible for patient flow within the team considering capacity and demand within the team.
• Work with clinical leaders to determine prioritisation of allocation of work.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
* Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
* Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
* Access to Continued Professional Development
* Involvement in improvement and research activities
* Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
* Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Undertake responsibility for the line management of a multi-disciplinary team.
• To be part of the senior leadership team within CAMHS/MHST.
• Ensure team compliance with relevant Trust policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
• To hold regular team meetings and develop the team.
• Overall responsibility of day-to-day organisation of staff and work priorities of the team.
• Responsible for patient flow within the team considering capacity and demand within the team.
• Work with clinical leaders to determine prioritisation of allocation of work.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Professionally registered qualification with current registration with NMC, Social Work England or HCPC OR Children and young person wellbeing practitioner- must be registered with the BABCP/BPS OR Educational mental health practitioner- must be registered with the BABCP/BPS
Desirable criteria
* Completion of Preparation for Mentorship / Practice Teacher / Fieldwork Educator qualification.
* Management or leadership qualification, or training for supervision and staff development.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Substantial post qualification experience of working within a health delivered child and adolescent mental health service or Mental health support teams or adult mental health services
* Experience in the provision of clinical and line management supervision and annual appraisal
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Highly developed knowledge of mental health issues in children and young people
* Knowledge of relevant legislation and National Policies in relation to children and young people.
* Highly developed knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions with this client group
* Working knowledge of NICE guidance in the treatment of mental health problems for children and young people
* Knowledge of risk management issues
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge and experience of working with young people with learning disability
* Evidence of Post qualifying training courses/ certificates
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* Evidence of the ability to lead, motivate and manage a group
* Ability to manage own emotions and deal with others in highly charged situations
* Experience of governance processes, including responding to complaints and completing investigations following incidents.
* Ability to manage the performance of staff in a consistent and sensitive manner.
* Ability to produce written reports that are clear, unambiguous and produced with agreed timescales.
* Ability to perform complex assessments as an autonomous practitioner across a range of mental health conditions
* Ability to develop packages of care based on assessed needs.
* Ability to develop a range of therapeutic activities across a range of settings.
* Ability to identify and manage risk in individuals presenting with mental health needs.
* Ability to provide and receive complex sensitive or contentious information often within a hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive atmosphere.
* Ability to act in consultation/
* Supervision/ training capacity with professionals.
* Ability to develop liaison/links and familiarity with other professional networks.
* Ability to prioritise key tasks, and targets for intervention.
* Ability to evaluate service initiatives for effectiveness/ outcome.
* Ability to work as a member of a team within and beyond organisational boundaries.
* Ability to keep accurate activity data for audit/evaluation.
* Ability to develop and audit the effectiveness of protocols.
* Ability to manage other staff to meet targets and objectives of the service
* Ability to implement HR procedures as appropriate Ability to use systems approach
* Ability to provide leadership for the service
* Ability to manage and to work autonomously with case load.
* Ability to work flexibly and innovatively.
* Good communication skills.
* Ability to operate with an unpredictable work pattern.
* Ability to work in situations that are often highly emotionally charged and were individuals may be antagonistic/ aggressive.
📝 Application support - We recommend tailoring your application to each role you apply for, particularly your supporting information. This gives you the best chance of success. Your supporting information should clearly explain, with examples, how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role.
We are aware of the increase in AI being used for job applications. AI can be a useful tool to assist in writing your application, but these tools may not understand the context or requirements of the job you are applying for and using for all your application will not be a true reflection of your skills and experience. Relying on AI for your whole application can negatively impact on your chances of success throughout the recruitment process as you will be asked to provide evidence to support what you have written. Take the time to proofread your application to ensure you can evidence what you have submitted, whether this is by your experience or certificates
We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website.
🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the
📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.
✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email
🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with. These include:
* Identity verification
* Right to work check
* Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
* Professional registration and/or qualification check
* Occupational health assessment
* Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.
If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.
🚀 Once Checks Are Complete -
The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
📣 Additional Information -
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.
If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.
Please note:
* We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
* We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.
If you have problems applying, contact
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Telephone
01617163181