Clinical Team Manager – CAMHS(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and motivated Clinical Team Manager to lead the ADHD pathway within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Scarborough.

This role blends people-focused leadership with service delivery responsibility. You will oversee the full ADHD care pathway, ensuring children and young people receive timely, safe, and effective assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing support.

You will play a key role in shaping how the service operates day-to-day—using data, clinical insight, and collaboration to improve access, reduce waiting times, and enhance outcomes for families.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leadership & Clinical Oversight

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, promoting high standards of care and ensuring services are aligned with best practice. This includes:

• Overseeing ADHD assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care
  Supporting staff with complex cases, safeguarding concerns, and risk management
  Maintaining compliance with relevant legislation, including the
• You may also hold a small clinical caseload where appropriate.

Service & Operational Management

You will ensure the service runs efficiently and safely by:

• Managing caseloads, staff rotas, and team capacity
  Monitoring demand and patient flow using performance data
  Leading incident reviews, complaints handling, and service improvements
  Supporting innovation and development across the ADHD pathway

Team Development & Wellbeing

A key part of your role will be nurturing and supporting your team:

• Providing regular supervision and ensuring access to clinical supervision
  Leading recruitment, induction, and performance reviews
  Promoting a positive, inclusive team culture focused on wellbeing and growth
  Partnership Working

You will work closely with a range of partners to deliver coordinated care:

• Schools and education services
  Primary care and acute services
  Social care and community organisations

Strong communication with children, young people, and families will be central to your role.

Quality Improvement & Governance

You will take the lead on maintaining and improving service quality:

• Driving audit, quality improvement (QI), and governance processes
  Ensuring compliance with safeguarding responsibilities:
  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-safeguard-children–2
  Monitoring performance and using data to inform service improvements
  Upholding data protection and confidentiality standards

About the Organisation

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) provides mental health, learning disability, and neurodevelopmental services across the region. The Trust is committed to delivering care that is compassionate, safe, and tailored to individual needs.

You will be joining a supportive CAMHS community that values teamwork, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Staff are encouraged to contribute ideas, participate in service development, and engage in ongoing professional development.

What We Offer

• Supportive leadership and peer networks
  Opportunities for leadership training and Quality Improvement projects
  Strong focus on staff wellbeing
  Access to supervision, CPD, and career development pathways

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications
Professional registration in healthcare, social work, or a related field
Master’s level qualification (or equivalent experience at Band 6 or above)
Training in clinical supervision and ability to provide supervision
Recognised Practice Assessor/Supervisor status

Essential Experience

• Significant experience managing teams and leading services
  Experience working with children or young people with complex needs
  Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment, and clinical governance
  Experience delivering supervision and supporting staff development
  Knowledge of medicines management and service standards

Desirable

• Understanding of psychological models of care
  Experience in research or quality improvement methodologies
  Awareness of current regional and national developments in CAMHS

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership with a compassionate and inclusive approach
  Ability to balance clinical priorities with operational demands
  Confident decision-making in complex or high-pressure situations
  Excellent communication and organisational skills
  Commitment to equality, diversity, and person-centred care
  Important Information
  This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under UK law
  Applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship are welcome

For further guidance, the following official resources may be helpful:

• Skilled Worker visa information
  UK Visas and Immigration overview
  Criminal record checks for overseas applicants
  NHS careers guidance
  Safeguarding children guidance

Final Thoughts

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to lead and shape ADHD services for children and young people within a supportive and forward-thinking NHS Trust. If you are passionate about leadership, service improvement, and making a real difference in CAMHS, this could be the next step in your career.