Job summary
Are you a passionate and inspiring leader ready to make a lasting difference to the lives of children, young people and families across Cornwall?

We are looking for an exceptional CAMHS Team Manager to lead our dynamic Community CAMHS team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop innovative mental health services while leading a highly skilled multidisciplinary team of nurses, therapists and support staff.

As Team Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering safe, effective and compassionate care, ensuring children and young people receive high-quality, evidence-based support when they need it most. Working collaboratively with colleagues across health, education, social care and the voluntary sector, you will help drive service improvement, champion the voice of young people and families, and contribute to the future direction of CAMHS across Cornwall.

Please note: This opportunity is open to internal candidates as a secondment. Before applying, please ensure you have discussed the post with your current line manager and obtained their agreement to support your release for the duration of the secondment.

For an informal discussion or to express your interest please contact Samantha Lawton (Operational Lead CAMHS) at samantha.lawton4 @nhs.net who would be delighted to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
As our CAMHS Team Manager, you will:

• Provide inspirational leadership, management and supervision to a multidisciplinary team, creating a positive culture where staff can thrive, develop and deliver outstanding care.
• Lead the operational delivery of community CAMHS services, ensuring performance targets, waiting time standards and quality indicators are achieved.
• Drive service innovation and transformation, supporting the implementation of new models of care and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work in partnership with children, young people, families and partner agencies to ensure services are responsive, collaborative and centred on the needs of those we support.
• Champion safeguarding, clinical governance and quality assurance, ensuring the highest standards of care and professional practice.
• Manage workforce planning, recruitment, staff development, performance and wellbeing, helping to build resilient and successful teams.
• Contribute to strategic service development and county-wide mental health initiatives, helping to shape the future of CAMHS across Cornwall.

This is an ideal role for an experienced mental health professional with strong leadership skills who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and creating services that are worthy of an Outstanding rating

About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Just over 532,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Details
Date posted: 10 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Per Annum / Pro Rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 201-26-731
Job locations: Shaw House, Mid, St Austell, PL26 6AD, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Experience
Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Leadership/Management qualification or experience to diploma level
• Relevant professional qualification e.g. Dip OT, Dip SW, RMN, Clinical Psychology Grade A, or equivalent
• Experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Masters level qualification or equivalent experience

Skills and Aptitude
Essential

• Good analytical and judgement skills
• Excellent leadership and development skills
• Sound financial management skills

Knowledge and abilities
Essential

• Substantial experience in Safeguarding Children
• Experience of setting up new processes/projects
• Experience of leading on policy and service development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Shaw House, Mid, St Austell, PL26 6AD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: CAMHS Operational Lead, Samantha Lawton, Samantha.lawton4@nhs.net

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)