Job summary
Are you ready for a new opportunity to lead on making a positive difference to the lives of children & young people and their families? We are seeking a new team manager for our CAMHS Single Point of Access Team. We are recruiting Essex CAMHS SPA Team Manager to lead on the operational , financial , people management and performance management of the Essex CAMHS SPA Service,
The team is made up of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) of innovative and dynamic clinicians who have worked hard to find supportive ways of helping children, young people with mental health difficulties.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and committed Team Manager to work alongside the Service Manager and Senior Management Team to support staff and to ensure service users are able to access CAMHS service. A strong CAMHS, mental health, and/or Children's Service clinical background is desirable but not essential for the role as this role is also suitable for a band 7 who is ready to be supported into a band 8A role. Support training and guidance will be provided to the right candidate.
The SPA manager post is open to a post-graduate qualified psychological practitioners (e.g. mental health nurse, social worker, occupational therapist, psychologist, family therapist, child and adolescent psychotherapist) and fully registered with the appropriate professional or regulatory body (e.g. HCPC, NMC, Social work England).
Main duties of the job
To timely triage referrals into CAMHS SPA team as per the service key performance target.
To develop partnership with referrers (GP's, Schools, Social care and Voluntary agencies) to communicate referral process to CAMHS.
To offer consultation to professionals on mental health if they have concern about child, young people mental health.
To offer Line supervision to workers in SPA team.
To provide weekly data report to the Head of Service about the triage of referrals
About us
COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description attached
You will be expected to support the development of all staff and a commitment to meaningful engagement with children & young people, families and other stakeholders to help continuously improve our services is essential.
You will need to demonstrate excellent organisation, analytical, written and inter personal/communication skills and be comfortable working under pressure, to tight timescales and making decisions on a daily basis. You will require excellent communication skills to drive progress forward and work both virtually and when able be present to colleagues and families as required.
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
NELFT have been awarded the Contract to provide CAMHS services across Southend, Essex and Thurrock in partnership with HCRG for the next seven years. We will be delivering services within a THRIVE model which is a collaborative approach with young people , families and partner organisations. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative new ways of working.
The post holder will work with a team of CAMHS clinicians as part of a Multi Disciplinary Team and be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trusts Values in their day to day work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description attached
You will be expected to support the development of all staff and a commitment to meaningful engagement with children & young people, families and other stakeholders to help continuously improve our services is essential.
You will need to demonstrate excellent organisation, analytical, written and inter personal/communication skills and be comfortable working under pressure, to tight timescales and making decisions on a daily basis. You will require excellent communication skills to drive progress forward and work both virtually and when able be present to colleagues and families as required.
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
NELFT have been awarded the Contract to provide CAMHS services across Southend, Essex and Thurrock in partnership with HCRG for the next seven years. We will be delivering services within a THRIVE model which is a collaborative approach with young people , families and partner organisations. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative new ways of working.
The post holder will work with a team of CAMHS clinicians as part of a Multi Disciplinary Team and be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trusts Values in their day to day work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Degree or standard equivalent
- Experience of Leadership and line management
Desirable
- Experience of managing major change in service provision
- Effective leadership skills
Skills
Essential
- Effective leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and non-verbal
Desirable
- Managing change
- Working collaboratively with partner agencies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing major change in service provision
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Background in Mental Health
Desirable
- Understanding of mental health presentation for children and young people
Partnership working
Essential
- Experience of multi agency working
Desirable
- Innovation to increase access to mental health
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Degree or standard equivalent
- Experience of Leadership and line management
Desirable
- Experience of managing major change in service provision
- Effective leadership skills
Skills
Essential
- Effective leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and non-verbal
Desirable
- Managing change
- Working collaboratively with partner agencies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing major change in service provision
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Background in Mental Health
Desirable
- Understanding of mental health presentation for children and young people
Partnership working
Essential
- Experience of multi agency working
Desirable
- Innovation to increase access to mental health
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Provide
900 The Crescent, Colchester Business Park, Colchester, Essex,
Colchester
CO4 9YQ
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
