Job summary
We are delighted to invite applications for a 1.0wte full time, 12 month fixed term, Band 7 Operational and Clinical Team Manager opportunities within our Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Services
This is a rewarding leadership opportunity for experienced and motivated professionals who are passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people, and families. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality early intervention mental health support within the Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) Early Intervention Pathway.
The role involves providing both operational and clinical leadership to multidisciplinary teams working within the mild-to-moderate children and young peoples mental health pathway. You will support the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care, ensuring children and young people receive timely and appropriate support to meet their needs.
Main duties of the job
As an Operational and Clinical Team Manager, you will lead and support teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based mental health interventions across schools and community settings. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the service, while also providing clinical leadership, supervision, and guidance to practitioners and supervisors.
Providing operational and clinical leadership to MHST and CWP teams
Line management, supervision, and professional support of practitioners and supervisors
Overseeing referral screening, allocation, and clinical decision-making processes
Managing team performance, caseloads, and service delivery targets
Supporting staff wellbeing, development, and a positive team culture
Working collaboratively with schools, partner agencies, and wider CFHD services
Ensuring services are delivered safely, effectively, and in line with national and local priorities
This role requires a compassionate and confident leader with excellent communication and organisational skills, alongside a strong understanding of children and young peoples mental health and early intervention approaches.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people, and families and would like to join us in us in helping to shape accessible, responsive, and high-quality mental health support across our communities we would love to hear from you.
About us
At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where children and young people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
Our children and young people say
We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.
Who we are
We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Devon Partnership Trust. We are a group of professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and many other professions.
Join us in beautiful Devon
With access to moors, sea and cities, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy Devon. Whether you enjoy spending time in the cultural hub of Exeter, exploring the Jurassic coastline or discovering the world surfing reserve in North Devon there really is something for everyone.
Details
- Date posted: 29 May 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 1 years
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9369-26-0398
- Job locations: Children & Family Health, Lescaze Offices, Shinners Bridge, Dartington, TOTNES, Devon, TQ9 6JD, United Kingdom, South Devon Healthcare, Torbay Hospital Annexe, 187 Newton Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 7BA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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This advert is for CWP and Operational Team Manager - CFHD with Devon Partnership NHS Trust in Exeter, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £49,387 to £56,515 a year. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 11 Jun 2026.
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