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Salary for this role£59,798 – £67,020 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

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Role description

Job summary

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.

About us

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

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£59,798 to £67,020 a year per annum, pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

367-CYP-101621

Job locations

15 Forest Lane

Kingsley Green

Harper Lane Radlett

WD7 9HQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job 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 Specification

Experience

Essential

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

Can develop and deliver complex information to a range of senior audiences
Good time management
can evidence an ability to bring audiences' on board

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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