Team Lead - CAMHS Cannock and Seisdon

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and values-driven professional is sought for the role of Team Leader at Cannock and Seisdon CAMHS, tasked with leading a multi-disciplinary team in supporting mental health for children and young people across South Staffordshire. The successful candidate will need to possess experience in mental health, confident leadership abilities, and a commitment to empowerment and accountability. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact while benefiting from extensive support for career progression and well-being.

Benefits

Excellent NHS Pension scheme

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Flexible working options

Up to 27 days annual leave

Health and Wellbeing support

Free car parking

Free flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Experienced mental health professional.
• Confident leadership and clinical credibility.
• Ability to manage people and financial resources.

Responsibilities

• Leading a multi-disciplinary team delivering core CAMHS interventions.
• Managing operations and team performance.
• Driving service development and improvement.

Skills

Mental health expertise

Leadership

Empowerment

Education

Relevant mental health qualification

Job description

Are you ready to lead with impact, compassion, and purpose?

Were seeking a dynamic, values-driven professional to become Team Leader for Cannock and Seisdon CAMHS a key leadership role within a passionate, skilled, and evolving team supporting children and young peoples mental health across South Staffordshire.

At Cannock and Seisdon CAMHS, we dont just deliver care we build trusted relationships, support families through their toughest moments, and advocate fiercely for the young people we serve. As Team Leader, youll hold the team together, drive high standards, and make sure no child is left behind.

Were Looking For Someone Who

Is an experienced mental health professional

Brings confident leadership, clinical credibility, and calm under pressure

Believes in empowering young people and families

Balances compassion with accountability

Leads change, not just manages rotas

Can manage people and financial resources innovatively in a challenged system

Why Join Us?

• Make a visible difference in a community where leadership matters
• Work in a service thats actively improving with strong senior support and room to shape local delivery
• Lead a talented, resilient, and committed team
• Access development, mentorship, and progression opportunities
• Be part of a Trust that values integrity, innovation, and tenacity
  
  

What Youll Be Doing

Leading a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians delivering core CAMHS interventions

Managing day-to-day operations and team performance including reviewing data and creating action plans to improve our service

Creating a culture of psychological safety, shared responsibility, and inclusion

Driving service development and improvement in collaboration with service managers and senior clinicians

Supporting staff wellbeing, supervision structures, and development

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

Supporting your career development and progression

Excellent NHS Pension scheme

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Options for flexible working

Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)

Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources

If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients

Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate

Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates

Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k

Free car parking at all trust sites

Free flu vaccinations every year

Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed description of responsibilities.

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