Overview

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Lead to join our dynamic CAMHS Crisis and Home Treatment team. This is a full-time post, but we would consider applicants looking for part time.The successful candidate will manage and provide expert clinical leadership to a well-established team of mental health practitioners based across Worcestershire.You will receive:Opportunity to complete training across clinical, operational and leadership areas.Robust support from a cohesive senior leadership team.Flexible working, Monday to Friday. No weekends and no bank holidays.Hybrid working option to combine working from site with working from home to support a healthy work/life balance.The opportunity to take a lead role in the development of this new and evolving CAMHS service.The post holder will be a Registered Healthcare Professional, Social Worker or Allied Health Professional and will either have clinical leadership experience or be ready to take the next step in their career; we will support your journey, wherever you may be on it!If this sounds like you and you would like to learn more about the role, please contact Marie Tibbetts for an informal chat.

Main duties

To be responsible for effective and compassionate clinical leadership of a team of staff across Worcestershire, supporting them to provide a high quality service and working dynamically, safely and compassionately, responding as required to fluctuating needs and risk. Oversight and coordination of complex clinical cases, taking on as lead practitioner if necessary. Identifying development opportunities and delivering training to meet workforce needs. Developing clinical pathways in line with service needs and the wider CAMHS offer. Chairing and attending multi-agency meetings for professionals around the child. Facilitate clinical supervision to staff both 121 and in groups and identifying training needs or opportunities to support individuals CPD. Working alongside senior clinical staff to ensure consistent clinical offer across the service. Lead on preceptorship and development of clinicians in line with Trust standards.

About us

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust is committed to delivering outstanding care across Worcestershire. We run community hospitals and community health services and provide mental health and learning disability services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (4500+ staff) provide services for people of all ages with physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive, offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long serviceGenerous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hoursFlexible and agile working opportunitiesGreat maternity, paternity, and adoption supportWide range of supportive staff networksHealth and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our website.

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Details

Date posted: 05 September 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for ChangeBand: Band 7Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata for part timeContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference number: C9798-1639

Job locations

Aconbury North, Worcester Royal Hospital, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, WR5 1JGRedditch Town Hall, Walter Stranz Square, Redditch, B98 8AH

Job description

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience

(Essential):Experience in undertaking research projects / clinical auditsSignificant recent and relevant clinical experience post-registrationPrevious experience providing a service to children and young people within a multi-disciplinary teamAble to demonstrate evidence-based practiceLeadership experience / experience managing a clinical teamExperience of working with patients with severe and enduring mental illnessExperience of partnership working / liaison in inter-agency environmentAble to demonstrate experience and skill in assessing mental health and riskQualifications

(Essential):A current professional qualification (RMN, RSCN, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Psychologist)Evidence of continuous and recent professional development and post qualification training / studiesI understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Compliance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS will be required.Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For information see the UK Visas and Immigration website.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS TrustAconbury North, Worcester Royal Hospital, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, WR5 1JGEmployer''s website: https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers

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