Service Manager Lewisham CAMHS

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Service Manager Lewisham CAMHS The closing date is 09 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Lead the operational delivery and continuous development of Lewisham CAMHS, ensuring high-quality, safe and effective services for children, young people and families. Working in partnership with clinical leaders and key stakeholders, the Service Manager will oversee performance, workforce, quality and financial management, while driving service transformation and improving access, experience and outcomes for local communities. In this role, you will take day to day general management responsibility for the operational running of the services, providing exemplary leadership to staff and ensuring national and local targets are achieved and exceeded whilst ensuring our services meet the diverse needs of the population that we serve. For this role, we are looking for an exceptional candidate with a significant level of experience and the ability to manage a busy operational role whilst undertaking service delivery and performance responsibilities. A desire to be part of an exciting new future for the delivery of care and support to young people and families along with an energy and passion to drive forward change is a must for any applicant. In return you will have full support and an individual development programme to enhance your career. This post will be based at Kaleidoscope, the award winning Lewisham Centre for Children and Young People but may also be required to work from other Lewisham CAMHS bases. Main duties of the job Job Purpose: General management responsibility for the SLaM mental health service for children and young people and their families within Lewisham. To provide consistently skilled clinical judgements in clinical work with own patients and those of other staff within the service. Lead a management team of senior clinical staff responsible for the modernisation programme of CAMHS provided by SLaM in accordance with NHS national plans, priorities and targets, the interagency strategic plans and local delivery plans. Report, through the Director and Deputy Director, CAMHS to ICB commissioners on financial matters. To role model and encourage positive working relationships across the Directorate, the Institute of Psychiatry and KMP to support research within the service. About us We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer Some of our benefits are highlighted here: Generous pay, pensions and leave, we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service. Work life balance, flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing. Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes Car lease, our staff benefits from competiti