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Job summary
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 influencein 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.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
23 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
311-HYM848-26-A
Job locations
birch hill hospital
birch road
wardle
OL12 9QB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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
Essential
- 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
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Understanding in the commissioning framework operates in Children's Mental Health
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- 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
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- management course/qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 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
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Understanding in the commissioning framework operates in Children's Mental Health
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- 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
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- management course/qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Pennine Care NHS FT
Address
birch hill hospital
birch road
wardle
OL12 9QB
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Pennine Care NHS FT
Address
birch hill hospital
birch road
wardle
OL12 9QB
United Kingdom