Clinical Team Manager (Managing Eating) - CFHD
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Totnes, TQ9 6JDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 November 2026
14 days leftJob description
We are excited to be advertising for a Clinical Team Manager to join our Managing Eating Pathway on a fixed term contract for 12 months until 31st Dec...
You will be
working as part of a county wide team that provides assessment, treatment and
intervention to children, young people and families who present to our service
with a variety of challenges related to restricted eating.
We are a service going through a process of development and growth.
Youll need a sense of humour, the ability to work with others and a capacity
to offer energy, ideas and leadership. On the wish list is experience in mental
health, eating disorders and working in a multi-disciplinary team to help
people change. We are looking for people who have strong ethical perspectives
and the ability to value different approaches.
At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to
improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across
Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where children and young
people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and
providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling
lives.
Our children and
young people say
We would like the people
who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and
respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable.
It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully
in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and
friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without
pressure.
Who we are
We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by Torbay and
South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Devon Partnership Trust.
We are a group of professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists,
occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists,
nurses and many other professions.
Join us in
beautiful Devon
With access to moors, sea and cities, there are plenty of
opportunities to enjoy Devon. Whether you enjoy spending time in the cultural
hub of Exeter, exploring the Jurassic coastline or discovering the world
surfing reserve in North Devon there really is something for everyone.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience Knowledge of the provision of healthcare for children, young people and families within the NHS
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, NHS policy and other national policy relating to children and young people and its implications for area of specialty
- Sound knowledge of health presentations in children and young people and the practice of clinical interventions within area of specialty
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice including NICE guidelines and routine outcome monitoring relating to the designated pathway
- Knowledge of risk management and ability to monitor and assess risk and act accordingly to ensure safety within area of specialty
- Knowledge of supervision, management and leadership practice, including electronic staff record systems
- Understanding of the quality, governance and regulatory framework within the NHS. Understanding of the multi-agency systems providing health, education and social care for children and young people
- Working knowledge of legislation, regulation, policy, guidance and practice relating to safeguarding children
- Knowledge of information governance standards
- Experience of working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers, including using goal-based care and routine outcome measures in practice
- Experience of working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team and across agencies. Experience of delivering a clinical practice within the area of specialty for children with complex health conditions - undertaking specialist assessment and treatment interventions for children and young people with complex health problems; including risk assessment
- Experience of supervising others and developing positive supervisory relationships with healthcare professionals
- Experience of safeguarding children and ensuring the safety of young people in partnership with other agencies as appropriate
- Experience of delivering healthcare within an equalities and human rights framework
- Experience of delivering healthcare within an equalities and human rights framework
- Experience of initiating, organising and planning inter-agency meetings aimed at setting in place a treatment package tailored to the individual needs of a child/young person
- Experience in involving service users as active partners in the delivery and or design of services
- Experience in delivering healthcare in partnership with other organisations
- Experience of engagement in service development and quality improvement
- Knowledge and experience of gaining meaningful feedback from children, young people and families voice and inform meaningful change
Desirable
- Knowledge of service and quality improvement methodologies
- Knowledge of clinical outcomes monitoring, service evaluation and audit methodology and ability to critically interpret research findings and data
- Experience of leading and managing multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in managing HR and recruitment processes including staff appraisals, performance and sickness management
- Experience of providing professional teaching and training for other professionals working with children/young people families
- Experience of managing complaints, incidents and financial payments
- Experience of using data to improve services
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional qualification at Degree level e.g. RMN, Social Work Degree, BSc/Diploma in OT, or equivalent.
- Additional specialist training and qualification to post graduate diploma level or equivalent in supervision and/or leadership skills.
- Professional registration/accreditation with a recognised body, e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England, UKCP, BABCP
- Evidence of relevant CPD.
Desirable: - Additional specialist training and qualification to post graduate diploma level or equivalent in an evidence-based therapeutic approach
How to apply
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First seen
11 November 2026
Last checked
12 November 2026
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