Job summary Are you a dynamic and motivated leader with a passion for delivering high-quality care to mental health patients? If so, join our dedicated team as a Service Manager for Inpatients and Urgent Care and play a pivotal role in shaping mental health services in our thriving division. About the Role As the Service Manager, you will be responsible for the effective operational management of inpatient and urgent care services for mental health patients, ensuring the delivery of safe, patient-centred, and efficient care. Working closely with clinical teams, senior managers, and external stakeholders, you will lead service improvement initiatives, manage resources, and support the development of innovative care pathways. About You We are looking for a compassionate, forward-thinking leader with the skills and experience to make a real difference in the lives of mental health patients. Why Join Us? Be part of a compassionate and innovative team dedicated to mental health care. Access to professional development opportunities and career progression. A supportive and inclusive working environment. If you're passionate about improving mental health services and have the skills and experience to lead inpatient and urgent care teams, we'd love to hear from you For more information about this role, please contact Simon Johns, Head of Operations, on 07917 013211 for an informal conversation. Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities Provide operational leadership for inpatient and urgent care services, ensuring services meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Manage staffing, budgets, and resources to ensure efficient service delivery. Drive service improvements to enhance patient outcomes and experience. Monitor performance against key targets, including waiting times, access, and patient flow. Lead on compliance with national and local standards, including CQC requirements. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless transitions between services. Engage with service users and carers to incorporate their feedback into service design. Support workforce development, including training, supervision, and wellbeing initiatives. About us Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond. Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 437-6901972 Job locations Rivington Unit, Royal Bolton Hospital Minerva Road Bolton BL4 0JR Job description Job responsibilities Staff benefits Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts Job description Job responsibilities Staff benefits Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience of managing inpatient services Desirable Record of creating culture of learning and development Experience Essential Previous experience of managing change Knowledge Essential Understanding of policy & guidance within inpatient settings Desirable Up to date knowledge of current national health agenda and priorities Finance Essential Previous experience of managing significant financial resource Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience of managing inpatient services Desirable Record of creating culture of learning and development Experience Essential Previous experience of managing change Knowledge Essential Understanding of policy & guidance within inpatient settings Desirable Up to date knowledge of current national health agenda and priorities Finance Essential Previous experience of managing significant financial resource 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Address Rivington Unit, Royal Bolton Hospital Minerva Road Bolton BL4 0JR Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)