General Manager for CYPS Learning Disabilities

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General Manager for CYPS Learning Disabilities

The closing date is 16 February 2026

We're seeking a confident and compassionate leader who is energised by teamwork, committed to equity and inclusion, and passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with learning disabilities. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy inspiring others, and share our values of kindness, respect and empowerment, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape a service that truly matters.

Main duties of the job

As our Manager, you'll energise and guide a skilled multi-disciplinary team from Consultant Psychiatrists and Specialty Doctors to Nurses, Therapists, Administrators and Support Staff. Together, you'll champion high-quality assessment, collaborative risk formulation, and compassionate, person-centred care planning.

Our service operates across multiple satellite bases in Surrey and North East Hampshire. You'll enjoy flexibility around your main base (we have bases in Redhill, Leatherhead, Chertsey and Godalming), along with the opportunity to be out in the service building relationships and driving positive change with your team.

A full driving licence and access to a car are essential for this outward-facing leadership role.

The CYPLD Service is a key part of the Mindworks Surrey alliance an innovative emotional wellbeing and mental health system for children and young people in Surrey. You'll play a vital role in bringing partners together, strengthening relationships across the alliance, and working closely with external stakeholders to deliver seamless, values-led support.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job responsibilities

To provide operational leadership and management to the clinical service

As a member of the Management team, to develop, review and maintain effective systems which ensure the service is delivered according to national, CQC, local and Trust standards, policies, guidelines and local service plans.

To contribute to strategic planning for the service to achieve and maintain a comprehensive service

ensure that systems are in place in order that comprehensive assessment and good treatment planning takes place and is focussed on target areas and effectiveness

To ensure that inter-agency protocols work effectively and are integrated with identified care pathways for children using services they may be using LD, ND MH or physical health Services provided by other organisations and not just SABP

To represent CYPS at multi-agency forums, steering groups and whole borough working groups, as required

In partnership with professional leads develop and maintain effective systems and practices to ensure the effective recruitment, supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development needs of the various disciplines related to service needs and strategic plans.

To ensure that all members of the team comply with Trust requirements for clinical records, data collection and meet agreed activity targets.

To undertake appraisals for all team members on an annual basis ensuring feedback on performance is given at regular intervals throughout the year through supervision structure as per policy.

To communicate effectively with the team on a timely basis ensuring robust systems exist so that staff feel informed and can contribute to service development.

To implement appropriate systems for gathering, recording and evaluating accurate information about the quality and safety of the service.

Ensure any informal complaint received is fully investigated and where possible, resolved to the satisfaction of the user of the service or the person acting on their behalf. Participate on the CYPS rota for early resolution and/or formal complaint investigations.

To effectively communicate sensitive information both verbally and in writing to a range of professionals, CYP, and family/carers

To communicate effectively to staff within the service regarding sensitive information e.g. HR matters, changes within the service

To make presentations to both formal and informal meetings within and outside the Trust.

To write analytical reports and present these within the Trust and to external agencies

To work closely with the CYPS Senior Leadership Team. Reporting to a CYPS Associate Director

In conjunction with the CYPS Senior Leadership Team project work, QI and service evaluation as required.

Person Specification shortlisting

• Extensive relevant management/leadership experience in LD services
• Demonstrable clinical experience working with people with LD needs
• Have a working knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support
• Knowledge of and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications

• A clinical qualification to degree level or equivalent and membership of the relevant professional body (NMC/HCPC)
• Valid driving license for use in the UK and access to a car for work purposes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Surrey Wide - role can be based in any of our hubs across Surrey

£57,888 to £64,880 a yearper annum, pro rata, including HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time,Flexible working,Compressed hours

Reference number

078-CYPS

Job locations

Surrey Wide - role can be based in any of our hubs across Surrey