Job summary We are excited to be recruiting a Band 7 Operational and Clinical Team Manager to support our Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) and Child Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) services in Torbay and South Devon. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mental health professional with strong leadership skills to join a growing early intervention pathway within CAMHS. The successful post-holder will be joining a developing early intervention service working with mild to moderate presentations of anxiety and low mood, as well as supporting whole-school approach initiatives. The MHST pathway is a growing service covering Devon and Torbay and currently consists of Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) and Child Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs). These teams work in educational settings to provide evidence-based interventions, support mental health awareness, and promote emotional well-being. To find out more about the national MHST model, please visit the CFHD website and refer to the Green Paper on Transforming Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Provision, which outlines the vision for early intervention in schools. As Team Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the MHST and CWP teams, ensuring the effective and high-quality delivery of mental health support. This role requires strong leadership, operational management skills, and a solid understanding of MHST and CWP service delivery. Main duties of the job Lead and manage the MHST and CWP teams, ensuring the smooth and effective running of services. Provide line management, supervision, and operational support to clinical staff, supporting professional development and high standards of care. Oversee the referral and case allocation process, ensuring timely and appropriate intervention. Ensure services are delivered in line with NICE guidelines, national MHST standards, and best practice models. Develop and maintain strong partnerships with schools, CAMHS, and other health and social care professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to childrens mental health. Monitor team performance and service outcomes, contributing to quality improvement and service development initiatives. Support safeguarding and risk management processes, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people. Actively contribute to the development and implementation of whole-school approaches, supporting mental health awareness and resilience in educational settings. We offer: Regular clinical and managerial supervision, alongside opportunities for professional development. Acollaborative and supportive teamcommitted to high-quality early intervention. Adynamic and evolving role, shaping the future of MHST services in Devon. If you are adedicated and motivated leader, passionate about early intervention in childrens mental health, we would love to hear from you. About us Successful applicants will be employed by Devon Partnership Trust (https://jobs.dpt.nhs.uk/locations/working-here ) Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) comprises an Alliance of NHS organisations working together to improve health outcomes for children and young people in Devon. CFHD provides integrated care and treatment for children and young people across physical and mental health. We are working closely with other organisations and providers to ensure we deliver locality and county-wide based integrated access to all of our services, based on the i-Thrive Framework. CFHD works closely with our local universities of Plymouth, Exeter & the Peninsula Medical School where we support students in clinical training placements and in addition support our own staff to undertake post graduate training. Our integrated care and treatment has been developed and refined in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers. Our children and young people say We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure. Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £43,742 to £50,056 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9369-25-0213 Job locations Torbay Hospital Annexe 187 Newton Road Torquay Devon TQ2 7BA Job description Job responsibilities Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. Job description Job responsibilities Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent (Psychological profession, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Social Worker, Qualified Teacher etc.). Active registration or appropriate accreditation with professional body (NMC, HCPC, BACP Registered, UKCP - Registered, BABCP - Accredited). Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff. Desirable Management qualification. Experience Essential Extensive experience of managing a busy caseload of clients with a range of complex needs Substantial experience of working at a senior clinical level Working within a community childrens service setting Extensive experience of providing clinical supervision and managing staff Desirable Budget management Extensive experience of leading a clinical team Setting up or working within a new service Knowledge, skills and abilities Essential An excellent understanding of the Mental Health Act and mental health presentations in children/young people across the age range Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with large groups Able to produce well written reports Desirable An excellent understanding of Early Intervention and Prevention practice Awareness of community structures and social care options and processes Understanding of CYP-IAPT principles and application to practice Person Specification Qualifications Essential A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent (Psychological profession, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Social Worker, Qualified Teacher etc.). Active registration or appropriate accreditation with professional body (NMC, HCPC, BACP Registered, UKCP - Registered, BABCP - Accredited). Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff. Desirable Management qualification. Experience Essential Extensive experience of managing a busy caseload of clients with a range of complex needs Substantial experience of working at a senior clinical level Working within a community childrens service setting Extensive experience of providing clinical supervision and managing staff Desirable Budget management Extensive experience of leading a clinical team Setting up or working within a new service Knowledge, skills and abilities Essential An excellent understanding of the Mental Health Act and mental health presentations in children/young people across the age range Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with large groups Able to produce well written reports Desirable An excellent understanding of Early Intervention and Prevention practice Awareness of community structures and social care options and processes Understanding of CYP-IAPT principles and application to practice 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. 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. 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 Devon Partnership NHS Trust Address Torbay Hospital Annexe 187 Newton Road Torquay Devon TQ2 7BA Employer's website https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)