# BHSCT Team Lead, CAMHS Step 3 Band 7 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bhsct-team-lead-camhs-step-3-band-7/36670b8a-0ec9-4401-af96-bdce1798a7c8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bhsct-team-lead-camhs-step-3-band-7/36670b8a-0ec9-4401-af96-bdce1798a7c8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Belfast Health and Social Care Trust - **Location:** CAMHS BUILDING - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £47,810 - £54,710 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-09-01T15:30:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-18T14:30:00.255Z - **Source information URL:** https://jobs.hscni.net/Job/48739/bhsct-team-lead-camhs-step-3-band-7 - **Application URL:** https://jobs-app.hscni.net/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2OTNGMzJDMUZFMUE2RTE4MTM3RUNCNTY3QTgmY2FuZF90eXBlPWU%3d - **Employer website:** https://belfasttrust.hscni.net ## Job Content ### Job details - Branch: Belfast HSCT - Location: CAMHS BUILDING - Salary: Band 7 (£47,810 - £54,710) - Contract Type: Permanent - Opening Date: 18/08/26 - Closes: Tue, 01 September 2026 @ 4:30 PM - Interview Dates: To Be Confirmed ### Notes We accept online applications only. A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week. Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website. ### JOB DESCRIPTION POST: Team Lead Step 3 CAMHS LOCATION: BHSCT CAMHS, Down & Lisburn BAND: Band 7 REPORTS TO: Assistant Children's Services Manager RESPONSIBLE TO: Assistant Children's Services Manager Job Summary / Main Purpose The post holder will be team leader of a multidisciplinary team of mental health practitioners in the Child and Adolescent Out-patient Service. The service will continue to develop the evidenced based model of care for those children and young people in acute need of assessment/intervention and treatment. The team is part of CAMHS, Belfast and South Eastern Trusts areas. The post holder will have a range of skills to take a lead in day to day management of staff, coordination of rota, skills management, delegation of tasks and core roles, supervision of staff and have a specific role in service development alongside a knowledge base to deliver clinical aspects of the role, make clinical decisions and be competent to provide a service as an autonomous band 7 practitioner within their professional guidelines. Main Duties / Responsibilities To provide clinical leadership in coordination of workforce management day to day and also coordinate case work in a team caseload of clients with significant and complex needs, using case management principles, evidence based/client centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions To take a lead in care co-ordination within the stepped care model and attend relevant team and interagency meetings. To, provide clinical/risk assessment and intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary approach. To manage the Team in providing leadership and day-to-day management for staff, through supervision and appraisal. To take a Lead, the planning, development and evaluation of local services within CAMHS, involving outreach and appropriate input into relevant services. To contribute to and facilitate evidence based assessments and individual and group interventions within home, school and community settings. To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Service. To regularly share and supervise students on practice placement, and junior staff as appropriate. Clinical To provide specialist assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, for children and young people referred to the service in a multi agency context including the provision of advice. To use evidence-based practices - for example, professional evidence based models of practice, evidence based assessment, treatment, and outcome measures or other recognised evidence based modality supported by post graduate training - in the conceptualisation, treatment and evaluation of complex mental health problem. To actively lead in the Care planning process To carry out FACE risk assessment and management plans in line with promoting quality care. Take a lead in selection of the most appropriate psychosocial interventions for implementation as part of the care plan. Take a lead in most appropriate professional assessment and treatment intervention for implementation by the team as a part of a multi-disciplinary care plan. To professionally maintain accurate records and ensure that standards of record keeping are maintained by those supervised by the post holder. To lead in delivering interventions to a team caseload comprising of children & young people and their families/carers with complex needs. To demonstrate flexibility in working hours as agreed with the line manager. Developing and maintaining supportive professional networks across the trust. To ensure that professional standards of practice are maintained. To liaise with and actively promote excellent working relationships, communication & working practices with referring teams and partner agencies. This would include the provision of expert advice to multi-agency partners. To participate in the translation of policy to practice and the development of protocols and procedures for the service alongside senior clinicians and managers. To actively contribute to team and individual staff training and development within the SCCYP, CAMHS care group, and wider trust as directed. To support and facilitate the transition of young people across the stepped care model. Provide and receive appropriate managerial, professional and clinical supervision and actively participate within group supervision to support team development. Managerial Supervises staff, providing the staff team, with appraisals, professional development plans, rotas, recruitment and selection, and managerial supervision. To be part of the Band 7 on call rota if required providing a 24hr service. To lead the team in development and maintenance of audit & information systems, both clinical and managerial, as required. To lead the team with multi disciplinary student placements to the team and act as a mentor or professional supervisor, providing written assessment of students where appropriate. To contribute to the Trust and Professional clinical and social care governance arrangements including the quality agenda. General To participate in the trust's performance review and professional development planning process on an annual basis. To undertake professional, clinical and managerial supervision at a frequency agreed with your managerial supervisor and clinical supervisor respectively. To apply specialist professional skills and knowledge to establish professional competence and fitness to practice. To demonstrate ongoing professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities recording learning outcomes within a professional portfolio. To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team, and be responsible for one's own morale. To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales. Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development planning process. To undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager and or professional lead, which are commensurate with the role, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover. To participate in professional meetings and hold responsibility for appropriately defined projects. To contribute to a healthy and safe working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations and Trust policies promoting safe working practice, maintaining the requirements for health and safety, manual handling, COSHH, fire safety and the environment. ### KEY RELATIONSHIPS Acute Service Manager Other Team Leads Senior mental health practitioners Professional Lead and Professional network. Multidisciplinary Team Members Steps 1 - 5 Child & Adolescent Community Mental Health Services Social Services Staff Educational Staff Multi-agency partners Patients, Carers and Relatives Statutory and Voluntary Agencies Adult mental health services Children's services ### General Responsibilities Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and: At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner. The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with Belfast Trust's Whistleblowing Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable. Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them. Comply with the Trust's Smoke Free Policy. Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations. Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment. Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision. Maintain high standards of personal accountability. Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct. Information Governance All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt. For further information on how we use your personal data within HR, please refer to the Privacy Notice available on the HUB or Your HR Environmental Cleaning Strategy The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognises the key principle that "Cleanliness matters is everyone's responsibility, not just the cleaners" Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public. Infection Prevention and Control The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff. This includes:- Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO '5 moments'); Using the correct '7 step' hand hygiene technique; Being 'bare below the elbows' when in a clinical environment; Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet); Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry; Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised; Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions. Personal Public Involvement Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust's ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI). Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information. http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. ### PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION Registered Nurse on part 1 NMC Register (Mental Health, Learning Disability, Child and Adult with Health Visiting qualification) or Registered NISCC Qualified Social worker or Qualified and registered occupational therapist AND Five years post qualifying experience of which 2 years are at Band 6 or above in working with children or adolescents with significant emotional/behavioural/mental health problems, or another mental health service. Applicants must hold a full current UK driving licence with access to a car. These criteria will be waived in the case of an applicant whose disability prohibits driving but who is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements. Where disability prohibits driving, this criteria will be waived if the applicant is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements. Application Form Have experience or training in Supervision or be willing to provide this and undertake training as required. Ability and skills to work as an autonomous practitioner providing clinical assessments and risk management, and provide a range of interventions to support children and young people. Application Form Interview Experience in Specific step 3 - 5 CAMHS service Line Management experience or training ### NOTE Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates and one photocopy of same issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative. If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment. Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority. 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