AFS Inpatient Operational Manager
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 x Operational Leads within the AFS Care Group, supporting the Male Medium Secure Service and the Low Secure Service. The post of Operational Manager for AFS is integral to the safe, effective and high quality care within the inpatient forensic mental health services.
The post holder will take overall responsibility for the operations within the Male Medium Secure Service and the Low Secure Service in ensuring safe and efficient service delivery.
The Operational Manager, in conjunction with the inpatient Quality Matron, will provide clinical leadership and direction for teams in maintaining clinical and non-clinical standards of care and in implementing service improvements. The post holder will also play a proactive role in respective divisional SLT as required and participate in the bronze manager on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
The Operational Manager is responsible for providing high quality and effective care including the management and performance of the teams within their portfolio. In addition, theOperational Manager participates in ensuring the health, wellbeing and development of the workforce.
The post holders will be an integral part of the AFS Directorate senior leadership team.
The post holder will be required to provide management and professional leadership to the Ward Managers, and will be accountable for the teams' performance and all aspects of line management to the staff resource, including the implementation of appraisal and professional development planning.
The role requires experience in managing change, managing priorities and maintaining resilience which will be key in the very exciting period of the AFS service development.
The post holder will, as required, participate in the Trusts on call rota for Bronze On-call Managers.
In return you will be supported in your role by the Senior Leadership team with development opportunities and frequent supervision as well as investment in your wellbeing and work/life balance.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
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.
Details
Date posted
10 July 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-5448838
Job locations
GMMH, AFS Care Group, Edenfield centre
Bury New Road
Prestwich
M25 3BL
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
GMMH, AFS Care Group, Edenfield centre
Bury New Road
Prestwich
M25 3BL
Employer's website
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