Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Team Manager - ADHD

The closing date is 23 March 2026

Job summary

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

  • Cornwall Foundation Trust
  • Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

Never has there been a better time to join Cornwall ADHD team as a Team Manager. The location of this post is flexible although Shaw House has been named initially.

There is an expectation that this new role will enable our clinicians to focus on their work to reduce waits.

You will have support from a larger peer network of CAMHS managers across the broader service. This is a new role to support the operational management of the ADHD service which has recently expanded.

You will be well supported in your career development and provided supportive supervision to aid development within the role.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for leading a team of nurses, therapists, and support staff to develop and deliver a successful ADHD service to serve children, young people, and their families in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

As well as strategic direction and implementation of service developments the Team Manager will be responsible for the line management of staff including supervision, appraisal and continued professional development to ensure the team are operating at the highest of standards and within local and national guidelines.

Overall, the Team Manager will be operationally responsible for the management and provision of quality evidence-based intervention, advice, support and care for our children and young people and their carers.

There is an expectation that the manager will seek to identify areas of improvement through data analysis, turning insights into action and evidencing impact through regular reporting to the Trust, ICB and nationally.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services

Details

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

201-26-266

Job locations

Shaw House

Porthpean Road

St. Austell

PL26 6AD


Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • Leadership/Management qualification or experience to diploma level
  • Experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team
  • Relevant professional qualification e.g. Dip OT, Dip SW, RMN, Clinical Psychology Grade A, or equivalent

Desirable

  • Masters level qualification or equivalent experience

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

  • Good analytical and judgement skills
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

  • Substantial experience in Safeguarding Children
  • Experience of leading on policy and service development
Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • Leadership/Management qualification or experience to diploma level
  • Experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team
  • Relevant professional qualification e.g. Dip OT, Dip SW, RMN, Clinical Psychology Grade A, or equivalent

Desirable

  • Masters level qualification or equivalent experience

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

  • Good analytical and judgement skills
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

  • Substantial experience in Safeguarding Children
  • Experience of leading on policy and service development

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Shaw House

Porthpean Road

St. Austell

PL26 6AD


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Shaw House

Porthpean Road

St. Austell

PL26 6AD


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Service - Early Years, MHST and ADHD

David Pike

david.pike4@nhs.net

07823847286

Details

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

201-26-266

Job locations

Shaw House

Porthpean Road

St. Austell

PL26 6AD


Supporting documents

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