Job Description

Come and join us in Child Family Health Devon (CFHD) to develop our DBT provision across the county. Our services for children and young people have been transforming and we are looking for an experienced colleague to support the development of a sustainable DBT provision for all young people in Devon who may need it.
We are seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic colleague to join us as a Clinical Team Manager on a fixed term basis until the end of March 2026. You will support the operational and clinical development of a high quality, sustainable DBT program, embedded in our mood and emotions (MERs) pathway, but integrated to offer provision across the mental health pathways. You will work alongside the Clinical Lead and Assistant Psychologists who will form part of this project, whilst also working collaboratively with experienced and newly training colleagues in the three localities in Devon.
Your base within Devon is flexible but travelling is required within this role.
Its an exciting time of change in CFHD as we mobilise needs-led pathways under an iThrive framework. We are passionate about our work and are committed to providing high quality services across Devon to improve outcomes for children and young people.
We would love to hear from experienced colleagues who have knowledge and experience in the DBT model alongside positive leadership skills to ensure success of this project.
Main duties of the job
This post can be offered as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates
As a Clinical Team Manager, you will be involved in the development of DBT within the mental health pathways. This will involve engaging with staff in the three localities to increase knowledge and understanding of the model. Ensuring we have the right resources and processes in place to embed and sustain as well as reporting on outcomes or challenges through the governance structures.
About us
At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where children and young people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
Our children and young people say
We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.
Who we are
We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Devon Partnership Trust. We are a group of professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and many other professions.
Join us in beautiful Devon
With access to moors, sea and cities, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy Devon. Whether you enjoy spending time in the cultural hub of Exeter, exploring the Jurassic coastline or discovering the world surfing reserve in North Devon there really is something for everyone.
Details
Date posted
10 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
5 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
C9369-25-0812
Job locations
Evergreen
Victoria Park Road
Exeter
EX2 4NU
Integrated Childrens Services
Fishleigh Road
Roundswell Business Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 3UD
Lescaze Offices
Shinner's Bridge
Dartington
Totnes
TQ9 6JE
South Devon Healthcare
187 Newton Road
Torquay
TQ2 7BA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached /Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Information regarding the Managing Mood, Emotions and Relationships Pathway can be found on the Children and Family Health Devon website here: Our Pathways - Children and Family Health Devon Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached /Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Information regarding the Managing Mood, Emotions and Relationships Pathway can be found on the Children and Family Health Devon website here: Our Pathways - Children and Family Health Devon
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team and across agencies.
• Experience of delivering a clinical practice within the area of specialty for children with complex health conditions - undertaking specialist assessment and treatment interventions for children and young people with complex health problems
• Experience of supervising others and developing positive supervisory relationships with healthcare professionals.
• Experience in managing HR and recruitment processes including staff appraisals, performance and sickness management.
• Experience of delivering healthcare within an equalities and human rights framework
• Experience of initiating, organising and planning inter-agency meetings aimed at setting in place a treatment package tailored to the individual needs of a child/young person.
• Experience in involving service users as active partners in the delivery and or design of services
• Experience of engagement in service development and quality improvement
• Experience of using data to improve services

Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential

• Specialist skill in the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, highly complex, technical and/or clinically sensitive information to children/young people and families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the service, adapting your approach according to the individual needs of the audience.
• Ability to integrate complex clinical information into a coherent formulation.
• The ability to work as an autonomous professional, to take on responsibility, make decisions under pressure and seek support as appropriate.
• Ability to review, analyse and report on information and key data relating to the teams performance, capacity or activity.
• The ability to plan and complete operational leadership tasks as directed and within reasonable timescales.
• Ability to develop and implement systems to manage capacity and demand - patient flow, staff workloads.

Qualifications
Essential

• A professional mental health qualification e.g. RMN, Social Work Degree, BSc/Diploma in OT, or equivalent.
• Additional specialist training and qualification to post graduate diploma level or equivalent in supervision and/or leadership skills.
• Professional registration/accreditation with a recognised body, e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England, UKCP, BABCP
• Evidence of relevant CPD.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team and across agencies.
• Experience of delivering a clinical practice within the area of specialty for children with complex health conditions - undertaking specialist assessment and treatment interventions for children and young people with complex health problems
• Experience of supervising others and developing positive supervisory relationships with healthcare professionals.
• Experience in managing HR and recruitment processes including staff appraisals, performance and sickness management.
• Experience of delivering healthcare within an equalities and human rights framework
• Experience of initiating, organising and planning inter-agency meetings aimed at setting in place a treatment package tailored to the individual needs of a child/young person.
• Experience in involving service users as active partners in the delivery and or design of services
• Experience of engagement in service development and quality improvement
• Experience of using data to improve services

Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential

• Specialist skill in the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, highly complex, technical and/or clinically sensitive information to children/young people and families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the service, adapting your approach according to the individual needs of the audience.
• Ability to integrate complex clinical information into a coherent formulation.
• The ability to work as an autonomous professional, to take on responsibility, make decisions under pressure and seek support as appropriate.
• Ability to review, analyse and report on information and key data relating to the teams performance, capacity or activity.
• The ability to plan and complete operational leadership tasks as directed and within reasonable timescales.
• Ability to develop and implement systems to manage capacity and demand - patient flow, staff workloads.

Qualifications
Essential

• A professional mental health qualification e.g. RMN, Social Work Degree, BSc/Diploma in OT, or equivalent.
• Additional specialist training and qualification to post graduate diploma level or equivalent in supervision and/or leadership skills.
• Professional registration/accreditation with a recognised body, e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England, UKCP, BABCP
• Evidence of relevant CPD.

Skills Required