Head of Therapies for Camhs - London, United Kingdom - Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in operational management? Have you got a wealth of specialist knowledge ready to share?

Whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.


We have a fantastic, but rare opportunity to join Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) as the Service Line Head of Therapies.

We seek an individual of high calibre, both inspirational and highly motivated to support the delivery of high-quality care through operational and clinical leadership.


A proven ability to engage clinical and managerial teams is essential, as is the ability to deliver high-performing services, in a cycle of continuous improvement.

You will be encouraged to generate and develop ideas and report to the Service Director and Clinical Director for CAMHS.

The Head of Therapies (HoT) is a key CAMHS Senior Management and Leadership team member.

You will be responsible for assisting the Divisional Nurse Director (DND) and Service Leads with developing and delivering clinical services, workforce, and professional standards, developing Allied Health Professional (AHP) leadership within CAMHS.


The current vacancy is full-time (37.5 Hrs), 9 am-5 pm, Mon-Fri, based at 350 Euston Road, London, but you will be expected to rotate across our North West London CAMHS locations, where suitable, as well as work from home.

The CAMHS Head of Therapies will be embedded as part of the Senior Management Team (SMT). Working alongside CAMHS Directors, Service Leads and Heads of Profession they will provide professional and strategic leadership. Using their Therapeutic expertise, they will hold responsibility for all AHPs, Social Workers, Peer Support Workers and Psychological Therapists.
- inside or outside the Trust.

As agreed with the service director you will lead on various projects and programmes of work across CAMHS.

Working in collaboration with Heads of Profession and SMT to ensure that the role and development of AHPs and Psychological Therapists are reflected in CAMHS strategic and operational plans.


You will be confident in disseminating national and local requirements to review and innovatively contribute to policy, strategy and guidance for clinical practice.

You will be an integral Lead, providing support and challenge to current systems to ensure effective governance for clinical and professional supervision, supporting all staff, especially workforce planning.


CNWL have a pioneering history of improving health outcomes in people's lives, by providing physical and mental health services at GPs, clinics, hospitals, and in the community.

To find out more about CAMHS pleaseCLICK HERE


Staff are the heartbeat of our organisation You'll have direct liaison with our CNWL Professional Leads to develop your career.

You'll receive monthly supervision to support bespoke training, and development offers, see the "Staff rewards and wellbeing handbook" for more details.

We take flexible working seriously, and will always be open to discussion to meet our workforce's competing work-life demands.

Thanks to the heavy NHS influence, many local cafes, restaurants and bars give all NHS staff discounts at 10-20%. You can also sign up for a BlueLight card for more offers at retailers and online.


As an NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues, and your patients when working in our healthcare settings.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more details of the main duties for this role.
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