CAMHS Clinical Department Manager

NHS National Services Scotland; Stirling; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a Clinical Manager for Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services. The successful candidate will provide leadership, focusing on clinical coordination within CAMHS and Paediatrics. Responsibilities include managing referrals, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring patient-centered care. Ideal applicants will have experience in a multi-disciplinary environment, strong communication skills, and ability to manage budgets. This role offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible supportive work environment

Continued professional development

Qualifications

• Experience leading change in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Collaborative senior leadership experience required.
• Ability to manage budgetary resources and meet national targets.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership within CAMHS focusing on clinical coordination.
• Manage referrals and implement CAPA framework.
• Drive continuous improvement and patient-centered care.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Budget management

Job description

Clinical Manager – Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services

An exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to contribute to NHS Forth Valley CAMHS and Paediatrics within Women and Children’s Directorate.

1. Provide leadership within CAMHS focusing on clinical coordination of the patient journey.
2. Assure all aspects of care delivery, manage referrals and implement CAPA framework.
3. Drive continuous improvement, patient‑centred care, clinical governance, staff support and wellbeing.

Applicants should have experience leading change in a multi‑disciplinary environment, collaborative senior leadership, excellent communication, analytical skills and ability to manage budgetary resources and meet national targets.

We offer a flexible supportive work environment, continued professional development and good links with national bodies and training institutions.

Location

The post will be based across the Forth Valley Board area.

Contact

For information enquiries contact Lesley Dunabie, Department Manager and Head of Nursing in CAMHS on 01786 454546 [e-mail]

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK may be offered sponsorship for certain roles, subject to salary threshold and other criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed case by case.

Protecting Vulnerable Group Scheme

Successful candidate must be a member of the PVG Scheme. More information at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Equal Opportunities

NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make.

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