Clayfield's Operational Lead

Lead and manage the day-to-day operational delivery, performance and governance of the CAMHS Clayfield's Health Team, ensuring high-quality, safe and effective mental health care for children and young people.Provide leadership, supervision, support and performance management to a multidisciplinary team, fostering a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture.Work collaboratively with Clayfield's House, Nottinghamshire County Council, FCAMHS, Youth Justice Services and other partner organisations to improve outcomes for young people in secure care.Develop and implement innovative models of care, integrated working practices and service improvements aligned with national and local mental health priorities.Monitor team performance against quality standards, key performance indicators and operational targets, implementing action plans where improvements are required.Ensure effective safeguarding, risk management, clinical governance and compliance with Trust, local authority and statutory requirements.Lead workforce planning, recruitment, retention, appraisal, absence management and staff development, supporting continuous professional development across the team.Manage delegated budgets and resources effectively, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and within available resources.Build and maintain strong partnerships with health, social care, education and youth justice providers to enhance service delivery and care pathways.Oversee service audits, quality improvement initiatives, data monitoring and reporting to support evidence-based practice and continuous service development.Participate in the Clayfield's Health Team rota, including new admissions and clinical escalation responsibilities. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £15 per year applies. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.