Strategic CAMHS Service Director

NHS Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Service Manager for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). The role focuses on strategic planning, multi-agency collaboration and governance to deliver high-quality mental health services for children and young people in the borough.

The post requires leadership across strategic planning, service development and financial management, with responsibilities for budgeting, risk management and performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Strategic management and service development in collaboration with agencies, ICB, NHS trusts, education and social services.
• Oversee performance and financial management, including budgeting and cost improvement programmes.
• Lead people management, staff development, recruitment, induction and HR processes.
• Coordinate communications and information flow with staff, service users and external partners.
• Clinical service responsibility: lead service developments to ensure high-quality CAMHS care and risk management.

Job description

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Service Manager for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). The role focuses on strategic planning, multi-agency collaboration and governance to deliver high-quality mental health services for children and young people in the borough.

The post requires leadership across strategic planning, service development and financial management, with responsibilities for budgeting, risk management and performance targets.