Mental Health Support Team (MHST) for Education Team Manager

Ghulam Qadir

Bury, United Kingdom full-time Remote

Mental Health Program Director

Employer: Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Bury, United Kingdom (Base: Bury CAMHS, Fairfield Hospital)

Reference: 311-HYM726-25-A

Contact: Faye Kirk, Bury MHST Operational Manager

For Tameside & Oldham queries:

Closing Date: July 2, 2026

Grade: NHS AfC Band 7

Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic MHST Team Manager to lead the Mental Health Support Teams for Education settings. This senior role offers the chance to manage, supervise, and inspire a skilled team making a real impact on young lives. The national ambition is for MHSTs to be available in all education settings by the end of 2029.

• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, evidence-based mental health support to children and young people


• Oversee clinical assessments, risk management, and care planning


• Ensure robust record-keeping and data quality


• Manage caseloads, support coordination of referrals, and facilitate regular team meetings


• Provide clinical and line management supervision


• Drive staff development, recruitment, and performance


• Work in partnership with schools, local authorities, and community stakeholders


• Contribute to service improvement, audits, and outcome monitoring


• Support national and local priorities aligned with Trust objectives


• Champion safeguarding and equality


• Promote continuous professional development

Working Pattern: Hybrid model. Team works within education settings 4 days per week, with 1 flexible working day (may include working from home). Regular travel across the locality required.

• Registered core profession (social work, nursing) OR Child and Young Person Wellbeing Practitioner OR Educational Mental Health Practitioner registered with BABCP/BPS


• Substantial post-qualification experience within CAMHS, MHST, or adult mental health services


• Experience in clinical and line management supervision and annual appraisal


• Highly developed knowledge of mental health issues in children and young people


• Knowledge of relevant legislation and National Policies


• Knowledge of NICE guidance in treatment of mental health problems for children and young people


• Evidence of ability to lead, motivate and manage a group


• Ability to manage risk in individuals presenting with mental health needs