Service Manager

Job summary

A great opportunity has become available to join the Older Peoples Mental Health Services (MHSOP) leadership team . The role will be as the Inpatient Service Manager and will be responsible for six acute wards across DTV.

Main duties of the job

This post is responsible for leading all the operational functions across across the DTV Inpatient Wards for MHSOP.

As well as this, you will be a key part of the senior management team supercell to ensure successful delivery and development of services including wider, whole system, transformation. The successful candidate will be joining the team at a really exciting time as we embark on a number of different service development initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working within MHSOP services at a senior level. They must have a strong team work ethic, extensive operational management experience, an ability to innovate and collaborate successfully across organisations, with a focus on delivering high quality patient care. Demonstrable evidence and experience in successful service development, improvement and design will also be a key characteristic of the successful candidate.

About us

You can expect ongoing commitment and support to your Continuous Professional Development and robust Supervision, Appraisal and Training.The trust has a strong focus on wellbeing with a range of activity and resources to support the successful applicant and them in supporting the team.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

If you are looking for a new challenge in delivering and developing innovative services for older people with mental health needs, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of a dynamic leadership team striving to make a difference for the Teesside community, then we want to hear from you.

For further details and/or to arrange a visit, please contact:Cheryl Burton, General Manager: cheryl.burton1@nhs.net