CAMHS Team Lead
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Job summary
Are you passionate about improving mental health services for children and young people? Do you believe that children, young people and their families deserve high quality interventions to match their needs? Do you have the drive to join an experienced, highly motivated team of clinicians to deliver responsive and effective services?
An exciting opportunity has become available to make a significant contribution to our core CAMHS service as a Team Lead.
You will be joining the service at a time of rapid development allowing you the opportunity to support the implementation of new service offers and ways of working. You will work collaboratively with other operational and clinical leads whilst directly line managing clinical staff, leading a team and supporting service developments. You will be a compassionate leader, supporting staff whilst being solution focused. This is an operational role although an understanding of child and adolescent health services would be beneficial.
30 hours + will be considered between Monday Friday, hours primarily being between 09:00 17:00, The trust offers flexible working opportunities. You will be based at one of the Worcestershire CAMHS bases and will be expected to travel to other sites. Expenses will be covered.
This post has been deemed by the Trust as eligible for relocation expenses which will be applicable for suitable successful candidate(s). Please see attached policy for more information
Main duties of the job
A current professional qualification (RN, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Psychologist)
Evidence of continuous and recent professional development and post qualification training/studies
Previous experience providing a service to children and young people within a multi-disciplinary team
Able to demonstrate evidence-based practice
Operational leadership experience or experience managing a clinical team
Knowledge of current NHS and national priorities in relation to mental and emotional health and wellbeing of Children and Young People
Evidence of motivational leadership skills and being an effective team player
The ability to develop new skills and manage change / conflict
Experience in undertaking research projects or clinical audits
Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Current registration with appropriate professional body
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Details
Date posted
17 June 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9798-0389
Job locations
2 Kings Court
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1JR
Aconbury North
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
WR5 2JG
Redditch Town Hall
Walter Stranz Square
Redditch
B98 8AH
Kidderminster Health Centre
Bromsgrove Street
Kidderminster
DY10 1PG
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
2 Kings Court
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1JR
Employer's website
https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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