Job summary Employer / department Cost code 215436 Organisational Unit 1 Operations Organisational Unit 2 South Mental Health Organisational Unit 3 Stockport Adult Mental Health Liaison Services Full-time equivalents allocated 1 Advertising scope Public At-risk applicants Anyone can apply Immigration group Available to all DBS check required Enhanced DBS check Children's & Adults' Barred Lists UK Professional Registration required Yes Grade (display) NHS AfC: Band 8a Primary speciality (display) Mental Health All Age Liaison Main duties of the job To ensure effective and efficient operational management of the mental health liaison team within Tameside To undertake overall responsibility for the clinical and professional leadership of mental health liaison services within the division, ensuring services are delivered to a high quality and person centered in their approach Ensure the effective and efficient delivery of mental health liaison services within the division and maintain compliance with Key Performance Indicators and outcomes To support the team to meet all key performance indicators. To ensure the service is shaped through lived and living experience collaboration and engagement. Contribute to the Bronze Senior Manager on Call rota for Mental Health About us We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including: Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff. Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance Access to Continued Professional Development Involvement in improvement and research activities Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel Date posted 19 March 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 311-S632-25 Job locations Mental Health Liaison Team, Oasis Building, Stepping Hill Hospita Poplar Grove Stockport SK2 7JE Job description Job responsibilities please See Job Description and Person Specification uploaded to trac with detailed responsibilities of the post. Job description Job responsibilities please See Job Description and Person Specification uploaded to trac with detailed responsibilities of the post. Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential oProfessional qualification in health or social care with required registration oEducation to degree level in a relevant area or equivalent experience oEvidence of ongoing continuous oProfessional development. oQualification in management or leadership Desirable oMasters level education Experience Essential oClinical experience within related services oSubstantial experience of operational management within mental health services in any specialism oCYP oAdults oOlder adults oExperience of working to objectives and meeting deadlines, within a performance management framework. oExperience of service improvement and development oExperience of joint collaborative working across organisational boundaries Desirable oExtensive experience of managing services at a senior level oWorking in a range of management roles and environments Knowledge Essential oGood working knowledge of wider health and social care system and structures, policies, procedures and legislation relevant to services areas. oKnowledge of management tools, organisational systems and processes relevant to managing in an NHS organisation oKnowledge of the philosophy, principles and national drivers underpinning services for people with mental health problems. oKnowledge of the current urgent care agenda oDisplay a good understanding of clinical governance and quality improvement Desirable oApplication Form oInterview Skills and Abilities Essential oAbility to work in a high pressure environment collaboratively and effectively oAbility to interpret and use data relating to a clinical setting oCompetent IT skills and the ability to produce relevant management reports oAbility to help develop a culture that improves quality in service areas oEvidence of well-developed team leadership and management skills. oEvidence of effective change management skills oAbility to develop credibility with clinicians, practitioners and stakeholders oEvidence of the ability to lead, motivate and manage a group of experienced staffwith colleagues across organisational boundaries oAbility to manage own emotions and those of others oAbility to communicate with people about difficult matters / in difficult situations across a diverse range of scenarios / situations. oAbility to analyse complex problem and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them oAbility to implement policies and deliver services within defined parameters oAbility to appraise, interpret and apply osuggestions, recommendations and directives for improving service areas Desirable oExperience in chairing professional meetings Work Related Circumstances Essential oMust be flexible and able to work within a 7 day service and up to 8pm including bank holidays. oUse of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs oWilling to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies oAppointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential oProfessional qualification in health or social care with required registration oEducation to degree level in a relevant area or equivalent experience oEvidence of ongoing continuous oProfessional development. oQualification in management or leadership Desirable oMasters level education Experience Essential oClinical experience within related services oSubstantial experience of operational management within mental health services in any specialism oCYP oAdults oOlder adults oExperience of working to objectives and meeting deadlines, within a performance management framework. oExperience of service improvement and development oExperience of joint collaborative working across organisational boundaries Desirable oExtensive experience of managing services at a senior level oWorking in a range of management roles and environments Knowledge Essential oGood working knowledge of wider health and social care system and structures, policies, procedures and legislation relevant to services areas. oKnowledge of management tools, organisational systems and processes relevant to managing in an NHS organisation oKnowledge of the philosophy, principles and national drivers underpinning services for people with mental health problems. oKnowledge of the current urgent care agenda oDisplay a good understanding of clinical governance and quality improvement Desirable oApplication Form oInterview Skills and Abilities Essential oAbility to work in a high pressure environment collaboratively and effectively oAbility to interpret and use data relating to a clinical setting oCompetent IT skills and the ability to produce relevant management reports oAbility to help develop a culture that improves quality in service areas oEvidence of well-developed team leadership and management skills. oEvidence of effective change management skills oAbility to develop credibility with clinicians, practitioners and stakeholders oEvidence of the ability to lead, motivate and manage a group of experienced staffwith colleagues across organisational boundaries oAbility to manage own emotions and those of others oAbility to communicate with people about difficult matters / in difficult situations across a diverse range of scenarios / situations. oAbility to analyse complex problem and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them oAbility to implement policies and deliver services within defined parameters oAbility to appraise, interpret and apply osuggestions, recommendations and directives for improving service areas Desirable oExperience in chairing professional meetings Work Related Circumstances Essential oMust be flexible and able to work within a 7 day service and up to 8pm including bank holidays. oUse of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs oWilling to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies oAppointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure 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 Pennine Care NHS FT Address Mental Health Liaison Team, Oasis Building, Stepping Hill Hospita Poplar Grove Stockport SK2 7JE Employer's website https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)