Job summary LSCFT are looking to recruit a full time Mental Health Service Manager for the Bay Network. The successful candidate would be expected to cover the Bay Locality with the option of being based in Lancaster, Kendal or Barrow in Furness. They will have a recognised core Mental Health Professional qualification (eg: RMN, SW, OT) The post holder will be responsible for the operational management of Mental Health Acute and Urgent Care services within the Bay; their primary focus will be the Mental Health inpatient and flow pathway. They will ensure that service lines deliver patient pathways that meet all quality and operational performance targets and that these are monitored and tracked. The post holder will lead, develop and manage teams within their portfolio to ensure that the services provide high quality care to service users. There will be a strong focus on patient flow. They will be required to lead on change across the BayThe Bay is a great place to work and has an embedded supportive team approach to delivering mental health services to the population. The post holder will work closely with a wide range of internal colleagues as well as external stakeholders Main duties of the job The post holder is responsible for the operational management of Mental Health Acute and Urgent Care services within The Bay Network and will work alongside a second Service Manager. Their primary focus will be inpatient and flow pathways. They will ensure the service lines they manage deliver patient pathways that meet all quality and operational performance targets and that these are monitored and tracked. The post holder will lead, develop and manage teams within their portfolio to ensure the services provide high quality care to service users The post holder will be required to form effective working relationships internally by working collaboratively with other service managers of different multi-disciplinary teams alongside clinical colleagues. They will also work with system partners. Effective communication and interaction will be required with internal and external stakeholders such as commissioners and other service providers, both NHS and voluntary sector. About us Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview. For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 351-BAY736-MC-A Job locations The Bay Management Access & Urgent Care Lancaster LA1 4JJ Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised Core Mental Health Professional Qualification (e.g. RMN, SW, OT) Participation in continuing professional development to improve and update specialist knowledge Knowledge Essential Detailed understanding and experience of the operation healthcare services and performance targets Knowledge and experience of risk assessment and management Experience Essential Experience of operational management Experience of managing a budget Experience of successful project management. Experience of managing people in accordance with HR procedures Skills Essential Well-developed analytical & problem solving skills Proven ability to achieve targets and objectives within a demanding and pressured environment against challenging deadlines. Well-developed organisational and people skills to facilitate working with clinical teams Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised Core Mental Health Professional Qualification (e.g. RMN, SW, OT) Participation in continuing professional development to improve and update specialist knowledge Knowledge Essential Detailed understanding and experience of the operation healthcare services and performance targets Knowledge and experience of risk assessment and management Experience Essential Experience of operational management Experience of managing a budget Experience of successful project management. Experience of managing people in accordance with HR procedures Skills Essential Well-developed analytical & problem solving skills Proven ability to achieve targets and objectives within a demanding and pressured environment against challenging deadlines. Well-developed organisational and people skills to facilitate working with clinical teams 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. Employer details Employer name Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Address The Bay Management Access & Urgent Care Lancaster LA1 4JJ Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)