Job summary
GMMH is redesigning and expanding its forensic community mental health services moving towards an integrated model of forensic community care. The service is looking for a full time Operational Manager to lead the team and support the service expansion and development. The post will be fixed term in the first instance until end of March 24.
The successful candidate will report to the Service Manager for Forensic Community Services and lead on the coordination, management, and operational delivery of the service. This role will involve working alongside key colleagues and partners across Greater Manchester and the Secure Provider Collaborative.
The post holder will actively support the Service Manager in ensuring the implementation and delivery of the redesign and expansion plan milestones to support the achievement of the objectives and be expected to lead on specific work within this plan.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 27.7.23.
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 Team Manager, 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Coordinate and oversee the delivery of Forensic Community services provided by GMMH. Ensuring that services are delivered in accordance with established standards and objectives
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, wed love to hear from you.
- RCA and complaint investigation
- Delivering line management supervision
- Application of HR policies and procedures
- Budget management
- Leading an MDT
- Working collaboratively with Service Users and Carers
- Assure self of quality by carrying out audits, and establish processes with the team managers regarding the monitoring of performance. Take appropriate measures where necessary to improve performance
- Data collection, appraisal and evaluation
- Report writing and presentation
- Evidence of professional qualification
Job description
Job responsibilities
Coordinate and oversee the delivery of Forensic Community services provided by GMMH. Ensuring that services are delivered in accordance with established standards and objectives
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, wed love to hear from you.
- RCA and complaint investigation
- Delivering line management supervision
- Application of HR policies and procedures
- Budget management
- Leading an MDT
- Working collaboratively with Service Users and Carers
- Assure self of quality by carrying out audits, and establish processes with the team managers regarding the monitoring of performance. Take appropriate measures where necessary to improve performance
- Data collection, appraisal and evaluation
- Report writing and presentation
- Evidence of professional qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification and experience as required for forensic mental health nursing, including substance misuse.
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of policies and procedures in relation to confidentiality, information sharing and child protection.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification and experience as required for forensic mental health nursing, including substance misuse.
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of policies and procedures in relation to confidentiality, information sharing and child protection.
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.
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.
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).
