Job Summary
Are you an experienced and compassionate leader with a passion for improving the mental health and well-being of children and young people?
We are looking for 2 Team Managers for a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. These roles are purely operational and do not hold a clinical caseload.
The Two Roles Are:
Team Manager of The ReACH Team (Responsive Adolescent and Childrens Home-Based Treatment) formerly known as the Crisis Team. The team offer urgent and emergency support in the community and A&E departments.
Team Manager of The Core Team and Enhanced Outreach Team (EOT). The Core Team offer up to 8 sessions of mental health intervention. The Enhanced Outreach Team support children in care or displaying forensic type behaviours that do not require FCAMHS.
Your role as a CAMHS Team Manager will require you to:
Lead and manage the team, ensuring high standard of care and service delivery
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with partner agencies and stakeholders
Promote a culture of continuous learning, professional development and staff well-being
Monitor performance, quality and outcomes, implementing improvements where necessary
Management of resources and line management of staff members within the time
The role involves a combination of leadership, operational management, and strategic planning to ensure services run efficiently and meeting the needs of children, young people and their families.
Main duties of the job
Our community bases are Drury Lane Health and Well-Being Centre in the centre of Wakefield, Airedale Health Centre in Castleford and Fieldhead Hospital.
Provide day-to-day management of the team, hold excellent communication skills and ability to form positive working relationships with Partners and Stakeholders
Lead on recruitment, retention and induction of staff
Conducting managerial supervision, appraisals and oversight of individuals development
Managing performance and absence/staff wellbeing
Ensure the team are compliant with mandatory training and supervision requirements
Support implementation and development of the service and delivery
Managing complaints from young people, families and professionals
Motivate, engage, empower and develop the team
Lead and co-ordinate team communication, including chairing regular team meetings
Approving annual leave and ensure safe staffing within the team
Work closely with the team and the teams Clinical Lead and other Team Managers
Please note you must have the appropriate qualification of a registration to be shortlisted.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
About Us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
17 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9378-W1435
Job locations
Fieldhead Hospital
Ouchthorpe Lane,
Wakefield
WF1 3SP
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be responsible for the leadership, co-ordination and management of CAMHS related to meeting the needs of children and young people as identified by the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will carry a small caseload.
To facilitate and be responsible for effective multi-disciplinary / multi-agency team working to meet the needs of all who access the service.
To ensure that mechanisms are in place to manage, monitor and review clinical and admin staffs within the services.
To ensure the effective management and continuous development of the team, providing leadership to all staff which encourages the development of a qualitative, evidence based service.
To promote safeguarding and the welfare of children, young people and staffs.
To manage the demand and capacity within the team in line with service targets, capacity and demand.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
The postholder will:
1.1 Care/service/function Provision:
Ensure effective co-ordination and leadership of the team in delivering agreed assessment and treatment plans as identified by the multi-disciplinary team.
Ensure that individual needs led assessment and treatment plans are evidence based, effectively co-ordinated and outcomes achieved within agreed timescales as directed by the multi-disciplinary team.
Actively encourage and develop service user and carer involvement in the development of individual assessment and treatment plans, and the development of the service.
Encourage and be responsible for the development of a multi-disciplinary team approach in the identification and delivery of assessment and treatment plan.
Develop a culture within the team that supports research, evidence based practice, innovative practice, quality initiatives and is continuously analytical in seeking to improve service delivery.
Support and lead the teaching, assessing and mentoring of students within the service.
Support clinicians to compile reports for the multi-disciplinary agency team as and when required
Promote the safeguarding of children in line with Trust policies and procedures.
1.2 Working as part of a Team
Be responsible for policy and service development and enable other staff within the service to do so.
Propose and implement policy changes as an integral part of the job which impacts on the whole multi-disciplinary team.
Lead on operational development of the pathways and work in partnership with the portfolio leads in developing the clinical pathways in line with the service specification.
Operationally manage and ensure effective implementation and delivery of pathways.
Ensure that staff are fully aware of and comply with agreed Trust policies and procedures.
Assist the Service Manager in identifying and recording information that will assist in the performance management of the service.
Be responsible for the implementation of the change agenda in line with the modernisation strategy within the service.
Be responsible for the clinical governance development plan for CAMHS and undertake necessary actions as directed by the Service Manager.
Develop and maintain working relationships with senior managers that are open and supportive
Be responsible for the development and review of the service operational policy.
Enable and support the development of expertise in accordance with workforce development plans.
Contribute to the development and implementation of the CAMHS Modernisation Strategy
Undertake research and take a lead role in audit, service evaluation and quality management. To use research to support evidence based practice in work with clients and in service planning, development and delivery.
For Full Job Description Details Please See Attached Document.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
1.1 Care/service/function Provision:
Ensure effective co-ordination and leadership of the team in delivering agreed assessment and treatment plans as identified by the multi-disciplinary team.
Ensure that individual needs led assessment and treatment plans are evidence based, effectively co-ordinated and outcomes achieved within agreed timescales as directed by the multi-disciplinary team.
Actively encourage and develop service user and carer involvement in the development of individual assessment and treatment plans, and the development of the service.
Encourage and be responsible for the development of a multi-disciplinary team approach in the identification and delivery of assessment and treatment plan.
Develop a culture within the team that supports research, evidence based practice, innovative practice, quality initiatives and is continuously analytical in seeking to improve service delivery.
Support and lead the teaching, assessing and mentoring of students within the service.
Support clinicians to compile reports for the multi-disciplinary agency team as and when required
Promote the safeguarding of children in line with Trust policies and procedures.
1.2 Working as part of a Team
Be responsible for policy and service development and enable other staff within the service to do so.
Propose and implement policy changes as an integral part of the job which impacts on the whole multi-disciplinary team.
Lead on operational development of the pathways and work in partnership with the portfolio leads in developing the clinical pathways in line with the service specification.
Operationally manage and ensure effective implementation and delivery of pathways.
Ensure that staff are fully aware of and comply with agreed Trust policies and procedures.
Assist the Service Manager in identifying and recording information that will assist in the performance management of the service.
Be responsible for the implementation of the change agenda in line with the modernisation strategy within the service.
Be responsible for the clinical governance development plan for CAMHS and undertake necessary actions as directed by the Service Manager.
Develop and maintain working relationships with senior managers that are open and supportive
Be responsible for the development and review of the service operational policy.
Enable and support the development of expertise in accordance with workforce development plans.
Contribute to the development and implementation of the CAMHS Modernisation Strategy
Undertake research and take a lead role in audit, service evaluation and quality management. To use research to support evidence based practice in work with clients and in service planning, development and delivery.
For Full Job Description Details Please See Attached Document.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Ability to manage own caseload and to be a self-reliant and autonomous practitioner
Excellent negotiation skills, and problem solving skills
Customer service orientation
Excellent record keeping and report writing skills to include care planning and risk assessments.
IT skills.
Ability to support and empower staff
Time management/prioritisation skills of self and others.
Experience in leading audits and service evaluation.
Personal Attributes
Essential
Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
Commitment to multi-agency approach/working
Ability to work and make decisions under pressure where there are frequent interruptions from team members needing advice regarding clinical staffing or operational issues.
Calm, confident, innovative, creative and assertive
Integrity
Vision about clinical practice and service development
Ability to learn and taken on new initiatives/roles
Ability to make and lead decisions under pressure/crisis situations
Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in accordance with changing service priorities.
Commitment to challenging discrimination and improving accessibility of services.
Ability to cope calmly in a crisis
To demonstrate good self-care and encourage the same in team members
A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
To have integrity, be honest, open, transparent and respectful.
Experience
Essential
Substantial post qualification experience, some of which must be working with Children, young people and their carers in a mental health or other complex care setting
Experience of working in different cultural contexts
Knowledge and experience of working with Equality and Diversity.
Multidisciplinary team working
Inter-agency liaison and consultation
Experience of teaching and assessing
To have experience in recruitment and retention and sickness absence
Experience of providing highly specialist advice and supervision to other professionals
Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance for working with children, young people, mental health and safeguarding
Evidence of advanced clinical/therapeutic knowledge and skills in mental health.
Extensive experience in assessment and risk management and ability to implement evidence based practice
Advanced experience of safeguarding children and young people.
Desirable
Experience of community settings
Physical Attributes
Essential
Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Qualifications
Essential
Relevant professional qualification, e.g. nursing, or other professional allied to medicine
Dip SW or relevant mental health profession
Membership of professional body
First level qualification/degree/Certificate in Management Studies or equivalent experience
Desirable
Post graduate qualification in mental health (e.g. CBT, Family Therapy, Counselling)
Masters Level qualification
A teaching and assessing qualification
Training
Essential
Experience of delivering training to others
Person Specification
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Ability to manage own caseload and to be a self-reliant and autonomous practitioner
Excellent negotiation skills, and problem solving skills
Customer service orientation
Excellent record keeping and report writing skills to include care planning and risk assessments.
IT skills.
Ability to support and empower staff
Time management/prioritisation skills of self and others.
Experience in leading audits and service evaluation.
Personal Attributes
Essential
Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
Commitment to multi-agency approach/working
Ability to work and make decisions under pressure where there are frequent interruptions from team members needing advice regarding clinical staffing or operational issues.
Calm, confident, innovative, creative and assertive
Integrity
Vision about clinical practice and service development
Ability to learn and taken on new initiatives/roles
Ability to make and lead decisions under pressure/crisis situations
Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in accordance with changing service priorities.
Commitment to challenging discrimination and improving accessibility of services.
Ability to cope calmly in a crisis
To demonstrate good self-care and encourage the same in team members
A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
To have integrity, be honest, open, transparent and respectful.
Essential
Substantial post qualification experience, some of which must be working with Children, young people and their carers in a mental health or other complex care setting
Experience of working in different cultural contexts
Knowledge and experience of working with Equality and Diversity.
Multidisciplinary team working
Inter-agency liaison and consultation
Experience of teaching and assessing
To have experience in recruitment and retention and sickness absence
Experience of providing highly specialist advice and supervision to other professionals
Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance for working with children, young people, mental health and safeguarding
Evidence of advanced clinical/therapeutic knowledge and skills in mental health.
Extensive experience in assessment and risk management and ability to implement evidence based practice
Advanced experience of safeguarding children and young people.
Desirable
Experience of community settings
Physical Attributes
Essential
Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Essential
Relevant professional qualification, e.g. nursing, or other professional allied to medicine
Dip SW or relevant mental health profession
Membership of professional body
First level qualification/degree/Certificate in Management Studies or equivalent experience
Desirable
Post graduate qualification in mental health (e.g. CBT, Family Therapy, Counselling)
Masters Level qualification
A teaching and assessing qualification
Training
Essential
Experience of delivering training to others
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
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 Check
This 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Fieldhead Hospital
Ouchthorpe Lane,
Wakefield
WF1 3SP
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Employer details
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Fieldhead Hospital
Ouchthorpe Lane,
Wakefield
WF1 3SP
Employer's website
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