Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
CYP Mental Health Team Manager
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Experienced Team Manager Opportunity
Are you an experienced and motivated Team Manager looking to inspire and support the Children and Young People Mental Health Service redesign project? CYPMH Dorset is entering an exciting period of growth and development, supported by new investment and a strong commitment to transforming how children and young people access mental health support.
As the Team Manager you will provide operational leadership within CAMHS I-Thrive services, delivering care across Getting Help, Getting More Help, and the Integrated Front Door. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred and evidence-based mental health care for children, young people and their families. The role involves close working with Senior Clinical Practitioners, Clinical Leads and partner agencies to ensure effective pathways, timely access and positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
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Job Details
- Position Type: Full-time, weekday post of 37.5 hours. Part-time applicants with a minimum of 30 hours are welcome.
- Locations: Roles available across Dorset including Weymouth & Portland, Dorchester, Blandford and East Dorset. Flexibility with elements of travel required.
- Work Arrangement: Flexibility for hybrid working and hour management to promote a healthy work-life balance. Locality cover can be discussed at interview stage.
Requirements
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The Trust will cover the cost of the check. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service can present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
- Visa sponsorship for this role is not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
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About Dorset HealthCare
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 almost 800,000 people.
- The CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019.
- 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services.
- 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.
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.
Contact Information
For queries, please contact:
- Name: Natalie Scott
- Job Title: Deputy Head of Service - CAMHS
- Email Address: natalie.scott4@nhs.net
Additional contacts:
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Helen Duncan-Jordan - Head of Children's Services
- Email: Helen.duncan-jordan@nhs.net
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Clare Young - Clinical Lead for CAMHS
- Email: Clare.Young2@nhs.net
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