Camhs Service Line Clinical Lead

Job summary JoinUs as Clinical Lead of our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service LineCommissioning within the South West Provider CollaborativeAsthe Clinical Lead, you will lead our collaborative workstream, with cliniciansfrom all our providers, to review and develop innovative clinical models andpathways tailored to the unique needs of our population.
Your role will becrucial in shaping our services so we can meet the needs of our patients nowand in the future, linking in with national forums and colleagues across thecountry.
This role demands a forward-thinking approach, where you will workclosely with clinical teams and stakeholders to enhance service delivery andpatient outcomes.Wecan offer a flexible base, but our team is based at Langdon Hospital in Devon.We have a regional footprint and this role may include travel across the SouthWest with the flexibility to work via Microsoft Teams.
You will be at theforefront of developing strategic initiatives, overseeing clinical excellence,and fostering collaborative relationships with a variety of professionals andorganisations.Ifyou are an experienced CAMHS clinician with a proven track record in leadingclinical redesign, developing quality frameworks, and driving serviceimprovements, this is your chance to make a substantial impact.
Join us indelivering exceptional care and advancing mental health services across theSouth West.
Main duties of the job Leadershipand Development: Lead the creation and implementation of innovative clinicalmodels tailored to the unique needs of patients.
This involves designing andrefining clinical pathways and ensuring our providers are supported tointegrate identified best practices in service delivery.StrategicOversight: Provide high-level clinical leadership and strategic direction,translating the overarching goals of the South West Provider Collaborative intoactionable plans for service transformation.QualityAssurance: Develop and oversee quality governance frameworks to ensure thedelivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care.
Monitor performance metricsand implement improvements to enhance patient outcomes and service efficiency.StakeholderEngagement: Act as a key representative for the Collaborative, engaging withinternal teams, partner organisations, and national bodies.
Participate inpublic forums, partnership meetings, and consultations to advocate for andadvance child and adolescent mental health services.ClinicalExpertise: Provide expert clinical guidance and support to the Head of Serviceand the broader clinical team.
Ensure that clinical practices are aligned withcurrent research, evidence-based guidelines, and regulatory requirements.Innovationand Improvement: Lead initiatives for continuous improvement, including thedevelopment and implementation of service model and the incorporation offeedback from patients and stakeholders.
About us About Devon Partnership TrustWe provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally.
We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing.
We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we doOur valuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values.
These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion.
We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010.
Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible.
We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities.
We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description Job responsibilities The full Job Description is included with the advert.The Clinical Lead for our Child and Adolescent Mental Health is accountable to the South West Provider Collaborative Deputy Medical Director.The post holder is accountable for:leading the development of a transformational clinical model to address the assessed needs for the population of the south west leading the design and development of clinical pathways deputising for the South West Provider Collaborative Deputy Medical Director where considered appropriate for example at national meetings relating to the service line The post holder will operate as the Senior Clinician within the South West Provider Collaborative for the purposes of advising on Child and Adolescent Mental Health services.The post holder will be expected to translate the South West Provider Collaborative strategy into a clinical service strategy for the service line ensuring national/regional best practise is leveraged and there is alignment across other Provider Collaboratives and national plans.They will be responsible for working with the Head of Service to operationalise and deliver the designed clinical model, clinical pathways and quality governance and assurance framework.The post holder will provide clinical expertise and leadership to the Head of Service who is accountable for:Annual and multi-year service line business plan Day to day operational commissioning response Corporate business returns and monthly reporting The post holder will work within the performance and management framework which governs the delivery of the South West Provider Collaboratives objectives as such the post holder is co-responsible for the sound stewardship of governance within the South West Provider CollaborativeThe post holder will represent the South West Provider Collaborative in a variety of contexts internally and externally including public forums and partnership meetings.
They will be expected to work closely with colleagues from other Trusts and professions to ensure that people can access the service to meet their needs at the times they need it and to ensure the exploration of news ways of working to meet need.The post holder is expected to forge positive working relationships with stakeholders.
Person Specification Communication and Working Relationship Skills Essential Excellent communication skills.
Able to communicate clearly and confidently to range of staff and audiences.
Able to present information logically and concisely both verbally and in writing.
Able to form positive relationships with staff at all levels and with Partner Organisations, people who use our services etc.
Knowledge Essential Detailed working knowledge of the NHS and Local Government policies relating to Mental Health (in particular Provider collaboratives, NHS Long Term Plan) together with good knowledge of principal policy and financial determinants.
Detailed Knowledge of the professional/revalidation requirements for the professional group.
Demonstrable understanding of the Recovery approach.
Good working knowledge of other healthcare and public service sectors especially those relating to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Desirable Good working knowledge of other healthcare and public service sectors especially those relating to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Good working knowledge of healthcare markets and market determinants.
Qualifications Essential Educated to doctorate level or equivalent experience/competence.
Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
Desirable Management qualification.
Analytical and Judgemental Skills Essential Good numeracy as well as organisational and literacy skills.
Able to understand and evaluate very complex problems quickly and in consultation with others.
Able to reach balanced and mature judgements in the face of considerable adversity and complexity.
Innovative and creative thinker.
Planning and Organisational Skills Essential Excellent organisational and planning skills.
Ability to lead teams and projects as well as work as a part of the same.
Experience Essential Substantial senior clinical leadership experience in the development of transformative clinical redesign and pathway development Substantial senior clinical leadership experience in the development of quality governance and assurance frameworks