Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an innovative service as a Team manager.

The post holder will work with a team of CAMHS clinicians and consultants as part of a Multi Disciplinary Team and be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust’s Values in their day to day work. The post-holders will be a post-graduate qualified psychological practitioners ( psychologist, family therapist, child and adolescent psychotherapist) or graduate qualified health care professional ( nurse, social worker, occupational therapist), fully registered with the appropriate professional or regulatory body ( HCPC, NMC).

Main duties of the job

NELFT have been awarded the Contract to provide CAMHS services across Southend, Essex and Thurrock in partnership with HCRG for the next seven years. We will be delivering services within a THRIVE model which is a collaborative approach with young people , families and partner organisations. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative new ways of working.

The post holder will support their peers within the management team and be an effective team member whilst working on their own initiative. They will have a commitment to collaborative working and actively supporting and liaising with other health and social professionals and agencies.

Working for our organisation

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High Cost Area Supplement 

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,258 and a maximum payment of £2,122 per annum pro rata).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

First Level Degree or standard equivalent Experience of Leadership and line management

Experience

Essential criteria

Complex project management experience Experience of managing major change in service provision Experience of multidisciplinary working Computer literate

Skills

Essential criteria

Basic awareness of IT and IT skills Effective leadership skills Excellent communication skills, verbal and non-verbal Ability to write detailed reports on present and

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, KB) NELFT Application - Hints and Tips (PDF, KB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

NameEmma InmongerJob titleSET CAMHS Head of ServiceEmail addressAdditional information

Jubeida Adams

Nadeem Goodur

Assistant Director (Interim)

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Southend, Essex & Thurrock CAMHS

Aylmer House, Kitson Way, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1DG