CWP and Operational Team Manager - CFHD
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
TOTNES, TQ9 6JD · TORQUAY, TQ2 7BAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 September 2026
2 days leftJob description
We are delighted to invite applications for a 1.0wte full time, 12 month fixed term, Band 7 Operational and Clinical Team Manager opportunities within...
As an Operational and Clinical Team Manager, you will
lead and support teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based mental health
interventions across schools and community settings. You will be responsible
for the day-to-day operational management of the service, while also providing
clinical leadership, supervision, and guidance to practitioners and
supervisors.
Providing operational and clinical leadership to
MHST and CWP teams
Line management, supervision, and professional
support of practitioners and supervisors
Overseeing referral screening, allocation, and
clinical decision-making processes
Managing team performance, caseloads, and
service delivery targets
Supporting staff wellbeing, development, and a
positive team culture
Working collaboratively with schools, partner
agencies, and wider CFHD services
Ensuring services are delivered safely,
effectively, and in line with national and local priorities
This role requires a compassionate and confident leader
with excellent communication and organisational skills, alongside a strong
understanding of children and young peoples mental health and early
intervention approaches.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful
difference to the lives of children, young people, and families and would like
to join us in us in helping to shape accessible, responsive, and high-quality
mental health support across our communities we would love to hear from you.
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
- Extensive experience of managing a busy caseload of clients with a range of complex needs.
- Substantial experience of working at a senior clinical level.
- Working within a community childrens service setting.
- Extensive experience of providing clinical supervision and managing staff.
Desirable: - Budget management.; - Extensive experience of leading a clinical team.; - Setting up or working within a new service.
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent (Psychological profession, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Social Worker etc.) A teaching qualification may also be considered alongside a health qualification- such as EMHP/CWP with significant post-qualifying experience.
- Active registration or appropriate accreditation with professional body (NMC, HCPC, BACP Registered, UKCP - Registered, BABCP - Accredited).
- Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff.
Desirable: - Management qualification.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
18 September 2026
Last checked
22 September 2026
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