Clinical Lead CAMHS – Neurodiversity & Learning Disability

Pennine Care Nhs Foundation Trust; Bryn; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced clinical leader to support three CAMHS teams across Greater Manchester. You will guide staff in managing complex cases, ensure adherence to legislation, and drive the development of robust clinical pathways with partner services.

The role involves providing leadership, structured supervision, and maintaining high standards of care while supporting risk assessment and complex case management within CAMHS.

Qualifications

• Registered professional Nursing/Social Work/Occupational Therapist.
• Degree or Diploma in a professional qualification.
• Evidence of post registration training and/or experience to Master's.
• Masters degree level is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, support and supervision to clinical staff.
• Support an identified team of practitioners with advice on managing complex cases.
• Work as an integral part of the CAMHS Service including a small complex caseload.
• Participate in extended working hours as required by service needs.
• Provide clinical leadership and structured supervision to the team.
• Maintain consistency and quality of care and timely discharge planning.
• Support safe transitions in and out of CAMHS with partners.
• Ensure clinical standards are monitored and high-quality patient care is delivered.

Skills

risk management

resource management

work under pressure

team leadership

IT systems

management style

care culture

youth mental health

Education

Nursing/Social Work/Occupational Therapist registration

Degree or Diploma in professional qualification

Post-registration training to Master's level

Masters degree level

Job description

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced clinical leader to support three CAMHS teams across Greater Manchester. You will guide staff in managing complex cases, ensure adherence to legislation, and drive the development of robust clinical pathways with partner services.

The role involves providing leadership, structured supervision, and maintaining high standards of care while supporting risk assessment and complex case management within CAMHS.