Children's Service Manager - CAMHS

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in Wales is seeking a forward-thinking Service Manager for CAMHS. The role requires management experience, a valid professional registration, and a commitment to high standards of patient care. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and a passion for children's mental health. Applicants who can communicate in Welsh are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• A valid and relevant professional registration is required.
• Significant management and CAMHS clinical experience at Band 7 or equivalent is necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and implement changes in services and systems.
• Oversee CAMHS budget and ensure resource efficiency.
• Provide managerial leadership and motivate staff.
• Promote a culture of high performance and quality care.

Skills

Management experience

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Relevant professional registration

Significant management experience at Band 7 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Children's services within the East Integrated Health Community are looking to recruit a forward thinking, Service Manager to CAMHS. If you are committed to giving high standards of patient care, have a strong focus on patient quality & safety, can work flexibly to lead the teams and have management experience we really want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and implement changes and improvements in services and systems within area of management by the use of highly complex information, which requires analytical skills, interpretation and option appraisal for the safe management of services.
• To have oversight of the CAMHS budget, ensuring that resources are used efficiently, effectively and in a manner consistent with the Operational Plan, the Health Board's overall objectives and National Guidelines. Raise awareness amongst staff of the importance of the efficient utilisation of these resources.
• Provide effective managerial leadership and motivation of staff, taking positive, pro-active and flexible approaches to decision-making and management including long-term work force planning.
• Promote a culture which encourages initiative, high standards of performance and quality of care, and supports Clinical Governance.

Qualifications and requirements

A valid and relevant professional registration is required, as well as significant management and CAMHS clinical experience at Band 7 or equivalent. The role requires you to be an excellent communicator, leader and passionate about Children and their Mental Health. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About BCUHB and the Role

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.