Head of CAMHS

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health care organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of CAMHS to provide operational leadership and strategic direction. The role involves ensuring high-quality care, driving service improvements, and managing multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should possess a Master's level qualification and substantial experience in mental health services. Join a supportive team committed to making a difference in young people's lives.

Benefits

Access to professional development

Supportive leadership environment

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Significant clinical, operational and management experience in mental health services.
• Proven track record of successful service development and change management.
• Strong understanding of mental health and social care policies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver service improvements and drive quality in CAMHS.
• Provide operational leadership for CAMHS services.
• Ensure compliance with governance and statutory frameworks.
• Identify new business opportunities to support service delivery.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Change Management

Analytical Skills

Negotiation

Education

Master’s level in health or social care discipline

Job description

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Head of CAMHS. This is a pivotal role, responsible for the effective operational management and strategic development of our CAMHS provision, ensuring high-quality, safe, and responsive care for children, young people, and their families.

Working for our organisation

You will work closely with the Service Director, Clinical Director, and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders—including service users, parents, commissioners, local authorities, schools, and voluntary sector partners—to deliver service improvements, drive quality, and champion co-production.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward‑thinking, supportive leadership team.
• Shape the future of CAMHS across CNWL services, making a tangible impact on young people’s lives.
• Access to ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, co‑production, and continuous improvement.
• Provide day‑to‑day operational leadership for CAMHS, ensuring services meet performance, quality, workforce, and financial targets.
• Lead the clinical transformation agenda, implementing innovative service development strategies and quality improvement initiatives.
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture that prioritises staff wellbeing and models compassionate leadership.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with stakeholders to ensure services meet the needs of the local community.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, supporting tender processes and the implementation of the CAMHS Long Term Plan.
• Ensure robust governance, compliance with statutory frameworks, and delivery within budget.
• Champion co‑production, establishing forums for parent/carer and service user involvement.

Qualifications

• Educated to Master’s level in a health or social care discipline (or equivalent senior‑level experience), with a relevant professional qualification.
• Significant clinical, operational and management experience in mental health services, ideally within CAMHS or a similar setting.
• Registered healthcare professional (desirable).
• Proven track record of successful leadership, service development, and change management.
• Strong understanding of the policy and regulatory landscape for mental health and social care.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and partnership‑building skills.
• Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Analytical, resilient, and able to inspire and motivate multidisciplinary teams.

Are you an experienced operational or clinical leader with experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services with a passion for transforming services? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your operational expertise and strategic vision can make a real difference for young people and their families? If so, we want to hear from you.

Interview will be taking place on 15th December at 350 Euston Road, CNWL Trust HQ.