Pathway Delivery Manager CYPMHS

Pathway Delivery Manager CYPMHSBand 8a

Main area

• Delivery Manager
• Grade
• Band 8a
• Contract
• Fixed term: 1 year (secondments considered)
• Hours
• Full time - 37.5 hours per week (hybrid working with presence on site (min 60% on site))

Job ref

367-CYP-101621

• Site
• 15 Forest Lane
• Town
• Harper Lane Radlett
• Salary
• £59,798 - £67,020 per annum, pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS)

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

20/09/2026 23:59

Values Based Screener

At Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust we are looking for people to join us who share our values and those of the NHS. Before your application can be considered please take part on our online values questionnaire, which you can find below. When you have finished you will be sent a 'completion code' by email, which will be valid for 6 months and required to submit your application form.

Job overview

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Pathway Delivery Manager to support the successful delivery of key operational, transformation and service improvement priorities within Children and Young People's Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) . This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in strengthening services for children, young people and their families, translating strategic objectives into clear, practical delivery plans that improve access, quality, safety, experience and outcomes.

The post holder will work closely with CYPMHS clinical, operational and professional leads, alongside corporate colleagues, commissioners and partner organisations, to coordinate complex programmes of work and support delivery across community, crisis, enhanced and specialist pathways. They will help manage interdependencies, monitor progress, address risks and provide clear assurance through established governance routes.

We are seeking someone who can bring pace, structure and clarity to complex workstreams, while building positive relationships across teams and systems.

This role would suit someone with strong programme delivery, operational management or transformation experience, ideally within the NHS, mental health, children and young people's services or another complex care environment.

Main duties of the job

Lead and coordinate delivery of key CYPMHS operational, transformation and improvement priorities. Develop clear plans, monitor milestones, manage risks and dependencies, support governance reporting, and work with clinical, operational, corporate and partner colleagues to improve access, quality, safety, experience and outcomes for children, young people and families.

Working for our organisation

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission.

Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Support delivery of CYPMHS operational, transformation and improvement priorities by developing plans, tracking milestones, managing risks and dependencies, preparing reports and supporting governance. Work with clinical, operational, corporate and partner colleagues to improve access, quality, safety, experience and outcomes for children, young people and families.

Person specificationExperienceEssential criteria

Has evidence of delivering large complex projects

Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams

Has knowledge of NHS structures and governance

Experience of line management

Good knowledge of operational delivery

Has appropriate training in project management methodologies or relevant practical experience

Desirable criteria

Can develop and deliver complex information to a range of senior audiences

Good time management

can evidence an ability to bring audiences' on board

Please note, we do not charge fees for job applications, recruitment processes, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. Please see the Trust careers vacancy webpage and Trac as the only authorised routes for recruitment communications, applications and verification of job offers.

Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application promptly.

Documents to download

Job description & person specification (PDF, 440.4KB)

Refer a Friend (PDF, 160.5KB)

Staff Benefits (PDF, 888.5KB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name

• Rachael Lee
• Job title
• Service Manger
• Email address
• Telephone number