CAMHS Team Manager – I-Thrive & Front Door

Dorset HealthCare

Bournemouth

Hybrid

GBP 42,000 - 52,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Dorset HealthCare NHS Foundation Trust in Dorset is seeking an experienced Team Manager to provide operational leadership for a CAMHS I-Thrive team. You will oversee referrals, triage, and flow through Getting Help, Getting More Help, and the Integrated Front Door, ensuring timely access and high-quality, person-centred care for children and young people.

The role offers hybrid working with some travel, DBS clearance, and a commitment to safeguarding and THRIVE principles.

Qualifications

Experience leading CAMHS or similar multidisciplinary teams.
Knowledge of THRIVE principles and child mental health pathways.
Strong governance, safeguarding and risk management practices.

Responsibilities

Provide operational leadership and line management to a CAMHS I-Thrive team.
Oversee referrals, triage, allocation and flow through Getting Help, Getting More Help and the Integrated Front Door.
Ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care in line with THRIVE principles.
Monitor team performance, caseloads, waiting times and outcomes.
Promote robust risk management, safeguarding and patient safety.
Support staff supervision, appraisal, wellbeing and professional development.
Lead and support recruitment, induction and workforce planning.
Work collaboratively with health, education, local authority and VCSE partners.
Contribute to service development, quality improvement and transformation activity.
Deputise for senior managers as required.