Job summary Band 7 CAMHS Team Coordinator - 1 x Fylde team & 1 Wyre team, Lancashire Make a Real Difference: 2 x CAMHS Team Coordinator - 1 x Fylde team & 1 Wyre team, Lancashire Be the Heartbeat of Our Team, Supporting Children's Mental Wellbeing Salary: Band 7 - Competitive & Includes NHS Benefits Package Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) - Flexible Working Options Considered Contract: Permanent - Job Security in a Rewarding Role Closing Date: 28-Jan-2025 - Apply Now and Join Our Supportive Team Are you a passionate and organised individual looking for a role where you can make a tangible difference in the lives of children and young people? Our dynamic CAMHS team in the beautiful Fylde and Wyre area of Lancashire needs you As our Team Coordinator, you'll be the vital link ensuring the smooth running of our service. You'll be the first point of contact for the team supporting families, providing a welcoming and reassuring presence to the team as they navigate challenging times. Your work will directly contribute to helping children access the mental health support they need to thrive. You will be supported by a dedicated Service Manager, along with a dedicated Head of Clinical Service. Main duties of the job Why Join Us? Meaningful Work: Play a crucial role in supporting vulnerable children and families. Supportive Environment: Be part of a dedicated and collaborative team committed to providing excellent care with regular supervision. Development Opportunities: We invest in our staff and offer opportunities for professional growth within the NHS supporting you in your career development. Work-Life Balance: Located centrally at Whitegate Drive, Blackpool on the stunning Fylde Coast, enjoy easy access to beaches, countryside, and vibrant towns. Explore the Lake District in your spare time, just an hour from your work. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy the security and benefits of working for the NHS, including a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance. We welcome skilled and experienced people from outside of the NHS and will support in your transition to our service. You'll be responsible for: Managing referrals and coordinating appointments, ensuring timely access to care. Providing exceptional leadership, clinically and managerially leading the team along with administrative support to our clinical team. Being a friendly and efficient point of contact for families, schools, GPs and other agencies across our communities. Maintaining accurate and confidential records. About us Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview. For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 351-SPS1320-CLK Job locations CYPMH & Child Psychology Fylde & Wyre Blackpool FY3 9ES Job description Job responsibilities We're looking for someone who: Is highly organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Is proficient in IT, including Microsoft Office. Thrives in a busy environment and can work both independently and as part of a team. Is compassionate, empathetic, and understands the importance of confidentiality. Ideally: Has experience in a healthcare setting and/or knowledge of CAMHS (but don't worry if not, full training is provided). Prepared to be challenged. It is the service vision to be the best service and team in our organisation. Ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact? Apply now via Trac Jobs. For anyone who would like to discuss this role, you are encouraged to contact Emma Hill (Service Manager), or Scott Smith (Head of Clinical Service). Tell us why you're passionate about supporting children's mental health and how your skills will make a difference to our team. We are committed to supporting you and providing you with the right level of resource to achieve your maximum potential. Emma and Scott look forward to hearing from you soon. The post holder will form part of the locality management team and will play a fundamental role in driving forward the Fylde and Wyre Locality vision for ongoing service improvement. Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Clearance. As part of the pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to pay for their own DBS check at a cost of £50. Deductions will be taken from the first 3 months salary. If you are not invited to informal interview, then please assume that on this occasion you have not demonstrated you have met the criteria within the person specification. All posts are subject to the nationally agreed Agenda for Change terms and conditions. Job description Job responsibilities We're looking for someone who: Is highly organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Is proficient in IT, including Microsoft Office. Thrives in a busy environment and can work both independently and as part of a team. Is compassionate, empathetic, and understands the importance of confidentiality. Ideally: Has experience in a healthcare setting and/or knowledge of CAMHS (but don't worry if not, full training is provided). Prepared to be challenged. It is the service vision to be the best service and team in our organisation. Ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact? Apply now via Trac Jobs. For anyone who would like to discuss this role, you are encouraged to contact Emma Hill (Service Manager), or Scott Smith (Head of Clinical Service). Tell us why you're passionate about supporting children's mental health and how your skills will make a difference to our team. We are committed to supporting you and providing you with the right level of resource to achieve your maximum potential. Emma and Scott look forward to hearing from you soon. The post holder will form part of the locality management team and will play a fundamental role in driving forward the Fylde and Wyre Locality vision for ongoing service improvement. Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Clearance. As part of the pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to pay for their own DBS check at a cost of £50. Deductions will be taken from the first 3 months salary. If you are not invited to informal interview, then please assume that on this occasion you have not demonstrated you have met the criteria within the person specification. All posts are subject to the nationally agreed Agenda for Change terms and conditions. Person Specification Education Essential Educated to Masters Level in relevant profession. Registered Mental Nurse or aligned profession eg OT/Social Worker Professional Registration SWE; HCPC; NMC Professional Essential Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of contemporary practice within CYPMH services. Demonstrates knowledge of NHS change agendas and strategic service planning by the Department of Health. Previous experience of managing within mental health services. Personal Essential Excellent communication skills. Empathic with excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to interact at all levels of the organisation. Person Specification Education Essential Educated to Masters Level in relevant profession. Registered Mental Nurse or aligned profession eg OT/Social Worker Professional Registration SWE; HCPC; NMC Professional Essential Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of contemporary practice within CYPMH services. Demonstrates knowledge of NHS change agendas and strategic service planning by the Department of Health. Previous experience of managing within mental health services. Personal Essential Excellent communication skills. Empathic with excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to interact at all levels of the organisation. 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 Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Address CYPMH & Child Psychology Fylde & Wyre Blackpool FY3 9ES Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)