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Mental Health Support Team (MHST) for Education Team Manager
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Employer: Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Bury, United Kingdom (Base: Bury CAMHS, Fairfield Hospital)
Reference: 311-HYM726-25-A
Contact: Faye Kirk, Bury MHST Operational Manager | fayekirk@nhs.net
For Tameside & Oldham queries: katie.turner21@nhs.net
Closing Date: July 2, 2026
Grade: NHS AfC Band 7
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £49,387 – £56,515 per annum, pro rata
About the Role
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic MHST Team Manager to lead the Mental Health Support Teams for Education settings. This senior role offers the chance to manage, supervise, and inspire a skilled team making a real impact on young lives. The national ambition is for MHSTs to be available in all education settings by the end of 2029.
Main Duties
- Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, evidence-based mental health support to children and young people
- Oversee clinical assessments, risk management, and care planning
- Ensure robust record-keeping and data quality
- Manage caseloads, support coordination of referrals, and facilitate regular team meetings
- Provide clinical and line management supervision
- Drive staff development, recruitment, and performance
- Work in partnership with schools, local authorities, and community stakeholders
- Contribute to service improvement, audits, and outcome monitoring
- Support national and local priorities aligned with Trust objectives
- Champion safeguarding and equality
- Promote continuous professional development
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Working Pattern
- Hybrid model. Team works within education settings 4 days per week, with 1 flexible working day (may include working from home). Regular travel across the locality required.
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Essential Criteria
- Registered core profession (social work, nursing) OR Child and Young Person Wellbeing Practitioner OR Educational Mental Health Practitioner registered with BABCP/BPS
- Substantial post-qualification experience within CAMHS, MHST, or adult mental health services
- Experience in clinical and line management supervision and annual appraisal
- Highly developed knowledge of mental health issues in children and young people
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and National Policies
- Knowledge of NICE guidance in treatment of mental health problems for children and young people
- Evidence of ability to lead, motivate and manage a group
- Ability to manage risk in individuals presenting with mental health needs
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