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Applications are invited for CAMHS Operational Manager – CAMHS and our partner CAMHS services are undergoing exciting transformation which has brought opportunities to grow and develop pathways and services. We are seeking an Operational Manager to lead our service in HMR
The ideal candidates will have the ability to inspire a wide variety of clinical and administration staff and have an immovable commitment to developing services in partnership with children, young people and families.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly skilled, compassionate, experienced clinical operational manager to join us in Pennine Care CAMHS.
The successful candidate will join a vibrant and supportive care hub senior management team where innovation and business as usual are equally valued and recognised. Your professional development will be prioritised, with access to a wide range of training and development opportunities; you will also be mentored by an experienced Operational Manager and have the reward of seeing your influence in the services provided to the local community.
The operational manager will be a key part of the service leadership team. The manager will be responsible for ensuring the day to day delivery of designated clinical services and ensuring that the team performs in terms of patient outcomes, metrics, measures and targets, both locally and nationally, including those around workforce and training, within a balanced budget and in the context of the trusts strategy, ensuring it is executed locally and that standards of safety are maintained at all times.
In summary the service offers: Direct therapeutic interventions including Multi disciplinary assessment and treatment of children and young people with mental health or severe emotional and behavioural difficulties. Indirect interventions including consultation and support to other agencies and professionals, who provide help or support to children or young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Working for our organisation
Why Pennine Care CAMHS?
We are passionate about staff well-being and compassionate leadership in CAMHS. We support staff to work flexibly and recognise and respect the roles our staff hold outside of their working hours. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the top of our agenda. We believe that a diverse, inclusive and engaged culture is vital; that everyone’s value should be recognised and respected. We proactively challenge injustices, and are the only Trust in the North West to publicly recognise our commitment to becoming anti-racist and supporting our transgender and non-binary colleagues. We have thriving staff networks to make sure everyone has a voice. We are committed to staff development and have an extensive psychological therapies training programme. We are looking for a manager who is committed to these values to join us and work within our CAMHS service to bring excellent leadership and innovative approaches to the team and it’s partners.
Our services have been transfomred to deliver services to children and young people up to 18 years of age. This is an exciting time of growth in service development and we are looking for someone who is committed to delivering positive outcomes for children and families and offering a compassionate, innovative approach to clinical leadership in the team. Does this sound like you? If so we’d love you to join us.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with proven management and leadership skills, including the ability to use financial and other data to drive the delivery and improvement of high quality, effective and efficient services. You will need to be able to communicate with a wide range of people, including challenging constructively where needed and to be able to develop colleagues.
This role also involves working closely with the CAMHS Care Hub Service Manager, with the ICB and with key Local Partner Service Managers to ensure the delivery and development of high quality services within the Borough. The post holder will provide professional leadership/supervision to members of their respective profession and provide clinical supervision. They will also work closely with the borough specific professional leads in delivering evidence based care and incorporating routine outcome measuring into clinical practice. The post holder will be a part of the CAMHS management team and support the CAMHS Associate Director in the review, development, Implementation and delivery of a CAMH Services, ensuring integration with Corporate strategy and CAMHS local and National priorities.
Person specification
Experience
- Recent experience of leading a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of effective multidisciplinary working. This should include chairing meetings and case management.
- Experience of service improvement and meeting targets
- A broad range of clinical and or management experience within the speciality
- Experience and skills in clinical and management supervision
Knowledge
- Understanding of the requirements of the National Health and Social Care Policy and guidance related to children, young people and their carers including Future in Mind
- Understanding in the commissioning framework operates in Children’s Mental Health
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to develop credibility with clinicians, practitioners and stakeholders
- Evidence of effective change management skills
- Evidence of the ability to lead, motivate and manage a group of experienced staff
- Knowledge of use of outcome measures
qualifications
- Relevant Professional qualification in mental health – Psychology, RMN or Social work and evidence of continued professional development with experience and post-graduate diploma level short course in management. LD nurse, RGN and RSCN alongside demonstarble expereince of working with moderate to severe Mental health and in leading a mental health service
- management course/qualification
Sponsorship Information
We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.
Pre-Employment Checks
To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards . These include:
- Identity verification
- Right to work check
- Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
- Professional registration and/or qualification check
- Occupational health assessment
- Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences.
If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.
Once Checks Are Complete
The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
Pennine Care are committed to the ‘Get ahead on Flex’ pledge initiative to support the right to request flexible working for all colleagues. “We can work flexibly, as a modern and model employer, flexible and less than full-time working isn’t a barrier to progress in the NHS – it is commonplace”. To support a positive experience for all colleagues we are committed to considering all requests for flexible working, in line with service needs.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.
If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.
Please note:
- We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Joanne Whittingham Job title Service Lead Community CAMHS Services Email address joanne.whittingham3@nhs.net Additional information Joanne Whittingham joanne.whittingham3@nhs.net. Service Lead Community CAMHS
If you have problems applying, contact
Address Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust 225 Old Street 225 Old Street OL6 7SR Telephone 01617163181
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