Job requirements
Essential
28 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Highly developed verbal and written, influencing, negotiation and communication skills
- Skills
Ability to network and liaise with a wide range of other people and services
- Skills
Skills in clinical and managerial leadership of others
- Skills
Skills in planning, development and implementation of services relevant to this post
- Skills
Specialist and Sound assessment skills including risk assessment and management.
- Skills
Ability to manage complex cases, analyse complex information and offer sound clinical guidance advise and make effective decisions
- Skills
Skills in managing serious untoward incidents
- Skills
Ability to act on own initiative to resolve clinical or managerial issues
- Skills
Ability to create effective team working Good time management
- Skills
Effective organisational skills Good IT skills Computer literacy
- Training
Evidence of further degree or higher level training
- Knowledge
Knowledge of current Mental Health policy and Legislation
- Knowledge
Knowledge and experience of Safeguarding Adults and Children practice
- Knowledge
Knowledge of policy drivers for CAMHS service
- Experience
Extensive experience of working in Mental Health Services.
- Experience
Knowledge and experience of leadership and the management of staff within these fields.
- Experience
Extensive post registration experience, including experience of working as a senior clinician in mental health services within CAMHS or Mental Health services.
- Experience
Experience of the management, development and leadership of staff.
- Experience
Experience and skills in Supervision and Appraisal of staff. Experience of leading Multi-disciplinary teams and supporting effective team working.
- Experience
Experience of caseload management, including working with clients with a wide range of mental health difficulties.
- Experience
Experience of leading service change and service development
- Experience
Experience of developing and delivering training packages regarding mental health and risk.
- Qualifications
Core Allied Health Professional Qualification or Current Professional Registration. (NMC, HCPC etc.)
- Physical Requirements
Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties
- Values and Behaviours
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- Values and Behaviours
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
- Contractual Requirements
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
- Contractual Requirements
To be part of the Clayfields Health Team Rota for new admissions.
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Training
Management training
- Training
Mentorship training
- Training
Leadership training
- Training
Staff supervision training
- Experience
Excellent knowledge of and experience of working within Child and Adolescent Mental Health services with young people.
- Experience
Experience of working with young people from a Youth Justice background.
- Experience
Experience and skills in Clinical audit, research and evidence based practices
- Experience
Experience of the clinical and operational functions of specialist child and adolescent mental health services, working in partnership with Acute hospitals and other health, education and social care providers,
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Operational Lead to lead the day-to-day operations of the CAMHS Clayfield's Health Team, supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people within a secure care environment.
Working collaboratively with Clayfield's House leadership, healthcare partners and the East Midlands FCAMHS team, you will provide strong clinical and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, child-centred mental health care. You will oversee team performance, provide managerial supervision, and drive continuous service improvement.
Based at Clayfield's House, a national secure children's home accommodating up to 20 young people aged 10-18, you will play a key role in developing innovative and integrated approaches to care, strengthening partnerships across health, social care and local authority services to improve outcomes for vulnerable young people.
The role also includes participation in the health team rota for new admissions and clinical escalation, supporting the delivery of responsive and effective mental health services within the secure setting.
Main duties of the job
Lead and manage the CAMHS Clayfield's Health Team. Provide supervision, support and performance management to a multidisciplinary workforce. Ensure delivery of high-quality, safe and effective mental health care. Develop collaborative partnerships across health and social care services. Drive service innovation and continuous improvement. Participate in admission assessments and clinical escalation arrangements.
For full details please see the job description
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Lead and manage the day-to-day operational delivery, performance and governance of the CAMHS Clayfield's Health Team, ensuring high-quality, safe and effective mental health care for children and young people. Provide leadership, supervision, support and performance management to a multidisciplinary team, fostering a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture. Work collaboratively with Clayfield's House, Nottinghamshire County Council, FCAMHS, Youth Justice Services and other partner organisations to improve outcomes for young people in secure care. Develop and implement innovative models of care, integrated working practices and service improvements aligned with national and local mental health priorities. Monitor team performance against quality standards, key performance indicators and operational targets, implementing action plans where improvements are required. Ensure effective safeguarding, risk management, clinical governance and compliance with Trust, local authority and statutory requirements. Lead workforce planning, recruitment, retention, appraisal, absence management and staff development, supporting continuous professional development across the team. Manage delegated budgets and resources effectively, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and within available resources. Build and maintain strong partnerships with health, social care, education and youth justice providers to enhance service delivery and care pathways. Oversee service audits, quality improvement initiatives, data monitoring and reporting to support evidence-based practice and continuous service development. Participate in the Clayfield's Health Team rota, including new admissions and clinical escalation responsibilities.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £15 per year applies.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Clayfield's Operational Lead with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Retford, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Operations manager role. The advertised salary is £49387.00 to £56515.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Nov 2026.
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