The Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) welcomes applications from Team Managers to join our Mental Health Support Teams (MHST)
The Mental Health Support Teams (MHST’s) are also become part of the school community, engaged in the curriculum impacting on the whole school whilst reaching those with identified emotional wellbeing and mental health needs. The Team Manger will ensure that the service is delivered to the highest quality, meeting the needs of children, young people and families, and our colleagues in education.
MHST teams offer 3 core functions of service:
Delivering evidence-based interventions for children and young people with mild-to-moderate mental health problems
Supporting the senior mental health lead in each education setting to introduce or develop their whole school/college approach
Giving timely advice to school and college staff, and liaising with external specialist services, to help children and young people to get the right support and stay in education
If you hold a nationally recognised professional qualification and are registered with the relevant regulatory body, such as the HCPC, Social Work England, or the NMC, we would love to hear from you. Applicants should also have experience working with children and young people (CYP) experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties, alongside proven leadership and management experience.
To be operationally responsible for the Mental Health Support Teams and ensure that is fulfils the core offer.
To ensure that all workforce responsibilities are carried out, such as managing performance, annual leave, sickness, expenses, annual appraisals, operational supervision, training requirements.
To work alongside the Teams in building and strengthening relationships with schools working with the Mental Health Support Teams.
To develop and maintain good referral links with CAMHS STW Pathways.
To develop and maintain good working relationships with CAMHS STW Partners and external agencies within health, social care and third sector organisations.
To be responsible for the Teams in meeting national and local performance targets.
To ensure the quality and accuracy of data and reports that are submitted to the Contracts Commissioner for reporting up to NHS England.
To demonstrate outstanding leadership and management skills to ensure the on-gong development of staff and the service.
To contribute to the development of ideas and innovative practice and propose changes to protocols and procedures within the Mental Health Support Teams and CAMHS STW where required.
To initiate and participate in departmental audit as requested by the Service Manager or Quality Improvement Lead.
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application .
Please see full attached job description and person specification attached, there is also lots of additional information available at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/cyp/trailblazers/
