CAMHS Team Lead | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Sale; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Sale is seeking a Team Leader to support and manage clinical staff within the CAMHS framework. You will oversee team operations, promote a positive culture, and ensure high-quality patient care. Strong management and experience in CAMHS practice are required. This role offers great opportunities for career development into senior management positions.

Qualifications

• Experience in CAMHS frameworks and providing evidence-based interventions.
• Ability to conduct CAMHS clinical and risk assessments.
• Strong management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and line management duties within the team.
• Support CAMHS staff to effectively deliver clinical work.
• Promote a positive team culture and staff well-being.
• Oversee team performance and manage caseload.
• Governance oversight including quality improvement.
• Human Resources management and leading appraisals.
• Contribute to service and quality improvements.

Skills

Rapid response management

Staff development

Communication skills

Education

Registered professional eligible to practice in CAMHS

Job description

Overview

Trafford CAMHS are looking for an experienced and motivated registered professional to undertake the role of Team Leader, providing additional capacity to the senior leadership team. The post requires excellent management skills, a desire to support and develop staff, and strong communication with a flexible approach to ensure positive experiences for patients at every stage of their time with us.

In joining Trafford CAMHS you will be part of a dedicated and enthusiastic team of professionals focused on delivering outstanding quality of care. You will manage and supervise clinical staff and work alongside the Senior Leadership Team to support service delivery and development. You are expected to have the necessary clinical skills and knowledge to complete CAMHS clinical and risk assessments, and to have experience in CAMHS frameworks and evidence-based interventions. You will deputise for the Service Manager as required. The post offers a great opportunity for those wishing to develop into senior management roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of operational and line management duties as a senior clinician within the team.
• Support and enable a team of CAMHS staff to effectively deliver their clinical work.
• Promote a positive team culture, high morale and staff well‑being, and model Trust values.
• Oversee team performance and activity, and manage caseload with a focus on risk and safeguarding.
• Governance oversight including quality improvement, quality assurance initiatives and reflective practice.
• Human Resources oversight including performance management and leading appraisals.
• Quarterly review and update of job plans for staff.
• Contribute to planning, development and delivery of service and quality improvements.
• Hold a specific clinical caseload to maintain registration and provide high‑level assessment and intervention as appropriate to experience and skill level.
• Deputise for the Service Manager as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered professional with current registration and eligible to practise in CAMHS.
• Experience in CAMHS frameworks and in providing evidence-based interventions.
• Ability to conduct CAMHS clinical and risk assessments where required.
• Strong management, leadership and staff development skills.

About the Organisation

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with a turnover of over £3bn. It brings together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester and Trafford and fosters collaborative working to deliver high‑quality care at scale. The organisation is digitally enabled, with the Hive electronic patient record system launched in September 2022, and is committed to research, education, sustainability through its Green Plan, equality of opportunity and inclusion.

Additional Information

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the “Supporting Documents” heading. The Candidate Essentials Guide also contains details about the Trust, its benefits and information on how we care for you as you care for others.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, valuing diversity and eliminating unlawful discrimination. All individuals are encouraged to apply. If you have special requirements to help with your application, email [e-mail].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025