Job summary We currently have an opportunity to join our Children's Mental Health Leadership Team. We support flexible working and blended working across our function. We have also co-produced an 'operational development programme' to support development, peer support and progression within our services. We are seeking someone an enthusiastic Band 7 who is passionate about developing Children's service and having a positive impact on their experience and outcomes. This post offers a great opportunity for an experienced, child focussed, operational team leader to develop and enhance leadership skills and experience in the specialist field of Children's Mental Health. Main duties of the job You will be responsible for providing: Day to day operational management and delivery of services within the multi-disciplinary team Ensuring performance within designated trust standards including clinical, key performance indicators and financial management targets Management of staff within the team, leadership, delivery and delegation of management supervision, ensuring appropriate clinical / professional supervision All of our teams work in a multi-disciplinary way providing a mix of consultation, assessment, formulation and intervention services. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Children and Young People, strong leadership skills, team work ethics, a sense of accountability and an ability to work under pressure Main duties of the job To undertake a range of management tasks, including but not limited to; recruitment and selection processes, performance management, appraisal, managing attendance and staff development To work in partnership with own team, clinical and operational leads to promote good working relationships with all members of the MDT To provide high visibility leadership, driving forward team developments by personal example, fostering good interpersonal relationships and encouraging high staff morale To ensure that the voice of CYP and their families/carers are listened to suggested changes to practice are respected and where necessary, escalated to senior decision maker. Thereby embedding a 'you said, we did', ethos within the team About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Date posted 07 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 301-BK-25-7031269 Job locations West Chadsmoor Clinic Clarion Way Cannock WS11 4NJ Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description that is attached to this advertisement for a detailed job description and main areas of responsibility. 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 note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description that is attached to this advertisement for a detailed job description and main areas of responsibility. 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 note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience. Post graduate qualification or evidence of formal courses and training at post graduate level. Leadership or management training or qualification (or demonstrable experience) Desirable Experience and/or evidence of formal courses and training at post graduate diploma level Experience Essential Experience of effectively initiating, developing, implementing and evaluating operational processes. Demonstrable experience in performance management. Experience in the direct line management of health or social care staff. Evidence of improving service delivery in line with evidence based practice. Demonstrable experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working. Demonstrate experience in performance management, supervision of others and conducting Appraisals. Desirable Experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams. Experience of inputting into Health Roster system ( or equivalent electronic system to input staff absence, sickness etc) Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience. Post graduate qualification or evidence of formal courses and training at post graduate level. Leadership or management training or qualification (or demonstrable experience) Desirable Experience and/or evidence of formal courses and training at post graduate diploma level Experience Essential Experience of effectively initiating, developing, implementing and evaluating operational processes. Demonstrable experience in performance management. Experience in the direct line management of health or social care staff. Evidence of improving service delivery in line with evidence based practice. Demonstrable experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working. Demonstrate experience in performance management, supervision of others and conducting Appraisals. Desirable Experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams. Experience of inputting into Health Roster system ( or equivalent electronic system to input staff absence, sickness etc) 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. Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address West Chadsmoor Clinic Clarion Way Cannock WS11 4NJ Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)