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Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service Deputy Ma

Manx CarePublic sector
£61,611 - £73,492Full TimePermanentNot specifiedHealthcare
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 22 March 2026

Job Description

About the role Could you provide confident, compassionate leadership within a specialist mental health service for children and young people? The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is recruiting a Deputy Manager to support the delivery of safe, effective care for young people aged 0–18 with moderate to severe mental health needs, ADHD and ASC. This role plays an important part in ensuring children, young people and their families receive consistent support from assessment through to transition into Adult Services. Acting at a managerial level, you will support the day‑to‑day running of the service alongside the Operational Manager. This includes providing regular supervision to a designated group of staff, guiding professional development, contributing to service improvements, and acting as a key contact for policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. Professional expertise, sound judgement and a calm, balanced approach are essential in supporting colleagues and maintaining high clinical standards. The role also contributes to wider integrated mental health support through participation in the out‑of‑hours on‑call rota for Integrated Mental Health Services, ensuring consistent access to senior leadership and decision‑making. If you’re ready to make a real impact across children’s mental health services, apply now! A workplace that invests in you ✔ Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend beyond typical UK NHS pay scales. ✔ A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and 10 Public Holidays. ✔ Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement. ✔ Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS. ✔ You may be eligible for a Blue Light Card, unlocking a wide range of exclusive discounts on shopping, food and leisure activities at hundreds of popular high street and online retailers. ✔ Access to the staff canteen at Noble’s Hospital where you can purchase affordable food and drinks in your breaks. ✔ Free on-site car parking. ✔ Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state-of-the-art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners. ✔ Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service. ✔ Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment. ✔ Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development. ✔ Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues. ✔ Accommodation may be available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents, subject to availability. ✔ A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Housing Assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of £250 per month. To find out more about our relocation package click here. Making the Isle of Man your new home A hidden gem in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man boasts an extensive coastline, stunning natural landscapes and unspoilt beaches. There are an abundance of opportunities and lots of places to discover! You can visit our great cafes, bars and restaurants, and become part of the Island’s close-knit community. The island is well connected to the UK with quick, direct flights and ferries to many destinations. Want to find out more about Island life? Visit www.locate.im to find out why you should make your move to the Isle of Man! Working for the Isle of Man Public Service We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees. We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager. The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man. Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role. We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment. Things to note An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government. Ready to apply? We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at Dave.Rickerby@gov.im. To get the best out of your application, read our article on the important essentials you need to know before applying. Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online please contact us on 01624 685000 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi28%
AI exposure (AIOE)i54%

While some administrative and compliance-related tasks can be augmented by AI and management software, the role relies heavily on human judgment, leadership, and interpersonal skills, especially in crisis situations and clinical assessments. The overall automation risk is low, but there is moderate exposure to AI tools for operational support, reporting, and compliance monitoring.

Task analysis

  • Supervise and provide regular professional development and support to a designated group of CAMHS staff.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service, ensuring safe and effective care.
  • Act as a key contact for policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements within the service.
  • Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota, providing senior leadership and decision-making for integrated mental health services.
  • Guide and contribute to service improvement initiatives and integrated care pathways.
  • Conduct and oversee clinical assessments for children and young people with mental health needs, ADHD, and ASC.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and safeguarding standards for children’s mental health services.
  • Liaise with families, external agencies, and adult services to support transitions and integrated care.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 1242Health service and public health managers and directors
O*NET: 11-9111.00 Medical and Health Services Managers
AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Human health activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £70k
This vacancy
£61,611✓ above median
UK sector median
£32,841
UK sector mean
£37,924
£0£18k£35k£53k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Leverage AI tools for compliance and reporting tasks
  • Use digital dashboards to track service improvement metrics
  • Adopt e-learning platforms for ongoing staff development

📈 Disruption outlook

10%1 yr
18%5 yrs
28%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

💻 TechnologyPower BI

Automate compliance and operational reporting dashboards

🤖 AI AgentCopilot Studio

Deploy chatbots for policy and procedure queries

Recommendation

Augment role

AI can support admin and compliance, but human leadership is essential

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power BI

Monitor service KPIs and compliance in real time

Copilot for Word

Draft and review policies, reports, and communications

Microsoft Teams

Coordinate staff supervision and multi-agency meetings

Key Skills

Mental Health SupportExpertTeamworkAdvancedStakeholder ManagementAdvancedCritical ThinkingAdvancedJudgment and Decision MakingExpertTraining and DevelopmentAdvancedSafeguardingExpertAdministration and ManagementAdvancedPolicy DevelopmentIntermediateHealth and SafetyIntermediateAutism SupportAdvanced

Knowledge Areas

Healthcare OperationsMental Health and CounselingRegulatory ComplianceChild Development and ProtectionManagement and LeadershipClient Service and Relationship ManagementAdministrative ProceduresTraining and Development

O*NET Competency Skills

Critical ThinkingSpeakingActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingManagement of Personnel ResourcesMonitoringReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessTime ManagementWritingActive LearningCoordinationInstructingNegotiation

Alternative Career Paths

CAMHS Operational Manager92% match

Lead the entire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, overseeing strategy and service delivery.

Clinical Lead – Mental Health Services88% match

Provide clinical leadership and oversight for multidisciplinary mental health teams.

Safeguarding Lead – Children’s Services80% match

Oversee safeguarding protocols and ensure compliance across children’s health and social care settings.

Service Development Manager – Health & Social Care78% match

Drive innovation and improvement across health and social care services for children and families.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

eClinicalWorks EHR softwareEpic SystemsHenry Schein DentrixMEDITECH softwareMicrosoft SQL ServerStructured query language SQLYardi softwareIBM SPSS StatisticsSAS

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Working with Computers
  • Coaching and Developing Others
  • Getting Information
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Processing Information
  • Developing and Building Teams
  • Scheduling Work and Activities

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

7%

of conversations

Classic Auto. Risk

1%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

5/5

Extensive prep

O*NET Median Salary

£79k

US ref. $100k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Management

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