Roles in CAMHS
Head of department
About the role...
Head of departments usually come through their own specialism and can lead a whole department of multi discipline teams and individuals, ensuring patients get the best possible treatment and care.
You will already be a trained healthcare professional, such as a nurse or allied health professional. You will be leading a team of your peers or a multidisciplinary team where a mix of professionals work together to deliver care. Some of your responsibilities could be:
• setting priorities
• planning for future development
• budget management
• ensuring value for money and quality in the services
• responsible for clinical governance and clinical audit with programmes aimed at improving health services to patients.
• closely involved in any changes to services for patients
What qualifications do I need?
You will need a thorough understanding of many things such as clinical governance, risk management, complaints and controls assurance to effectively manage. It would demand excellent communication, leadership and influencing skills, to work effectively with a diverse range of contacts, including professional bodies and managers.
A university degree in relevant disciplines and/or relevant professional qualifications might be needed as well as proven skills in successfully leading change management programmes. Evidence of implementing national policy at local level and experience with developing strategy to underpin corporate directions would also be important.
What experience do I need to bring?