Clinical Team Manager – CAMHS(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Role Overview

This is a leadership opportunity for someone who combines compassion with strong organisational skills. As the ADHD Team Manager within CAMHS, you will guide both the clinical and operational direction of the service.

You will oversee the full ADHD care pathway—ensuring children and young people receive timely, safe, and effective support from assessment through to treatment and follow-up. The role requires balancing people leadership, service performance, and quality improvement, while maintaining a supportive and inclusive team culture.

If you’re someone who leads with empathy, uses data to make decisions, and values continuous improvement, this role offers both challenge and impact.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Clinical & Service Leadership

Ensure high standards in ADHD assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing care
Support clinicians with complex cases, safeguarding concerns, and risk management

Promote a safe, therapeutic, and child-centred environment

Operational Management

• Oversee caseloads, referrals, and service demand
  Manage staffing, rotas, and resource allocation
  Lead on incidents, complaints, and service improvements
  Use data insights to improve access, reduce waiting times, and optimise performance

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide supervision, mentoring, and performance management
  Support recruitment, induction, and staff retention
  Encourage reflective practice and continuous professional development
  Build a positive and inclusive team culture focused on wellbeing

Partnership Working

• Work closely with schools, GPs, social care, and external partners
  Represent the ADHD service in multi-agency meetings
  Communicate clearly and sensitively with families and carers

Quality Improvement & Governance

• Lead audits and quality improvement initiatives
  Ensure adherence to governance and information standards
  Monitor service performance and drive improvements

About the Organisation

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, and neurodevelopmental services across multiple regions.

The Trust is committed to delivering compassionate, safe, and personalised care. Teams work collaboratively with families and partner organisations to improve outcomes for children and young people. Staff are supported through strong leadership, training opportunities, and a culture that values wellbeing and innovation.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Qualifications

• Professional registration in healthcare or social care
  Master’s level qualification (or equivalent experience at Band 6+)
  Training in clinical supervision
  Recognised Practice Assessor/Supervisor status

Essential Experience

• Managing teams and leading staff
  Working with complex cases, including high-risk situations
  Delivering supervision and supporting professional development

Strong understanding of safeguarding practices:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-safeguard-children–2
Knowledge of clinical risk management and medicines management
Experience in partnership and multi-agency working

Desirable

• Understanding of psychological treatment models
  Awareness of current healthcare challenges in CAMHS
  Experience with research or quality improvement systems

Additional Requirements

This role requires a DBS check:
Overseas applicants must provide a criminal record certificate
You must hold valid UK professional registration to practice

Why Join This Team?

• Supportive leadership and collaborative culture
  Opportunities for career progression and leadership development
  Strong focus on staff wellbeing
  Involvement in meaningful quality improvement work
  Chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people and families