Are you passionate about mental health and ready to make a real difference in people's lives? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Service Manager to join our vibrant, multi-disciplinary Adults Community Mental Health Service in Slough. We are well-established group of dedicated professionals, including social workers, community mental health nurses, consultant psychiatrists, psychological therapists, occupational therapists, community support workers, employment specialists, and administrative staff. Jointly funded by the Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Slough Borough Council, we are committed to providing top-class care and support to adults with significant mental illnesses and their carers. Why Join Us? Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a diverse team of experts in a supportive and dynamic setting. Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in designing and delivering a range of service improvements, which will benefit the lives of our service users. Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience and training while making a tangible difference in the community and within the team. What We’re Looking For We need someone with expert knowledge in a healthcare area of specialism within an Adult Mental Health service and the ability to use expert advice/knowledge when interacting on health and social care subjects. This post is funded by, and accountable to, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT), however as a number of services that report into this role are joint funded by the respective Local Authority, some responsibilities and activities are carried out in line with policies from both organisations. This role oversees the operation of designated Community Mental Health Services for Adults (the Services) in the Locality on behalf of BHFT and the respective Local Authority. See organisation chart. As a Senior Service Manager, You'll Ensure that services are delivered whilst meeting statutory requirements for the Local Authority and key performance targets for BHFT. Participate as a member of the Senior Management Team in the Locality, to deliver all aspects of mental health service to the highest quality and standards with available resources. Work autonomously and have the freedom to take action, advise and implement new ideas and projects within the service, whilst ensuring that the fundamental service purpose and delivery is not impacted Provide high level and complex professional and managerial advice, guidance and instruction as requested and required by the multi-disciplinary team. Deputise for the Locality Manager/Head of Service as required. Build and Maintain effective relationships with appropriate staff across both organisations as well as with system stakeholders within Frimley ICS, Primary Care networks and CCG. Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our Values At Berkshire Healthcare Are Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days’ annual leave rising with service opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Debra Broderick Job title: Locality Manager Email address: Debra.Broderickberkshire.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01753 690 950