CYP Mental Health Team Manager
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Dorchester, DT2 9TB
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 September 2026
10 days left
Job description
Are you an experienced and motivated Team Manager looking to inspire and support the Children and Young People Mental Health Service redesign project?...
- Provide operational leadership and line management to a CAMHS I-Thrive team
- Oversee referrals, triage, allocation and flow through Getting Help, Getting More Help and the Integrated Front Door
- Ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care in line with THRIVE principles
- Monitor team performance, caseloads, waiting times and outcomes
- Promote robust risk management, safeguarding and patient safety
- Support staff supervision, appraisal, wellbeing and professional development
- Lead and support recruitment, induction and workforce planning
- Work collaboratively with health, education, local authority and VCSE partners
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement and transformation activity
- Deputise for senior managers as required
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service can present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Post graduate degree level study or equivalent in relevant profession.
- Current registration with appropriate professional body, eg NMC / HCPC / UKCP
- Robust knowledge and understanding of the Thrive service framework, and a commitment to adhering to the core principles of the framework across all aspects of service and system wide delivery
Job specific experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working with children and/or young people
- Experience of making judgements in complex operational or clinical matters
- Experience of working with safeguarding issues and contributing to training within a safeguarding environment
Managerial/supervisory experience
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with all staff to ensure programmes of care are implemented
- Ability to carry out clinical supervision effectively
Desirable
- Evidence of effective staff management, including management of individual and team performance
Clinical Leadership Qualities
Essential
- In-depth experience of working in mental health services where multi-disciplinary working was embraced as part of service delivery
- Experience of assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care for young people
How to apply
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First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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