Job summary
As a Team Leader at Galaxy House you will assist the Ward Manager in ensuring high standards of care are delivered and maintained. You will assist with Practice Development and act as a role model, supporting and guiding the team.

Main duties of the job
Galaxy House is an expanding service that treats young people with demanding physical and emotional issues. You must be motivated and passionate about working with young people with mental health concerns, as the job can be physically and emotionally demanding. The role can be physically demanding and due to the nature of the role and environment, there is a mandatory requirement for all staff to undertake the 'Prevention & management of Physical Aggression' (PMVA) training. The department is based in the grounds of the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and the service is QNIC accredited. We look after young people up to the age of eighteen years and are a twelve bedded service. The department has recently expanded and now includes an eating disorder out patient service.

You must have either a degree or Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or Children's Nursing, or have a RN qualification, with CAMHS experience; and must be able to show a demonstrative interest and experience in working with Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS).

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Team Leader to join our team. If you're keen to learn and are able to work constructively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, it could be the ideal role for you.

In return we will provide a comprehensive induction program and you will be appraised on a yearly basis with a view to developing knowledge and skills where appropriate.

About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Details
Date posted: 19 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-SHCG-8266726-RL4
Job locations: Galaxy House, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: NMC Registration RMN, RNLD or RSCN
• Essential: Evidence of CPD in CAMHS or Mental Health Services
• Desirable: Student Mentorship credentials

Knowledge

• Essential: Knowledge of Practice Development and Improvement Work
• Desirable: Experience or understanding of Audit and Accreditation
• Desirable: Safeguarding knowledge

Training and Experience

• Essential: Relevant post-registration experience
• Essential: Experience working in CAMHS
• Essential: Evidence of multi-disciplinary / multi-agency working
• Desirable: Experience of working in a leadership role
• Desirable: Experience of research

Skills and Abilities

• Essential: Evidence of Leadership Skills
• Essential: Excellent written and verbal communication
• Essential: Workload management skills
• Essential: Good analytical and clinical decision making skills
• Essential: Effective organisation skills
• Essential: Ability to problem solve
• Desirable: Experience providing supervision and managing staff
• Desirable: Evidence of teaching and assessment skills
• Desirable: IT skills

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.