Job summary
The postholder will work within the WAB Care Group and alongside the Head of Operations will deliver high quality, clinically directed services.
The service manager works collaboratively across operational and corporate services in order to deliver high quality outcomes
Main duties of the job
Be responsible for leading and managing inpatient/urgent care services within Wigan.
Work collaboratively across all inpatient/urgent care areas to support the management of patient flow
Be responsible for leading on identified work areas and projects across the Trust as determined by the Care Group Leads and Head of Operations
Attend and positively contribute to the business and strategy meetings of the Trust as determined by Head of Operations.
Work with the WAB Care Group Leads and Head of Operations across the Division to ensure that services are developed in line with population needs, service demand and agreed national and local
Participate in silver on call, and on site,
Provide support across the WAB Care Group for inpatient teams in the absence of senior management
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
Be responsible for leading and managing inpatient/urgent care services within Wigan.
Work collaboratively across all inpatient/urgent care areas to support the management of patient flow
Be responsible for leading on identified work areas and projects across the Trust as determined by the Care Group Leads and Head of Operations
Attend and positively contribute to the business and strategy meetings of the Trust as determined by Head of Operations.
Work with the WAB Care Group Leads and Head of Operations across the Division to ensure that services are developed in line with population needs, service demand and agreed national and local
Participate in silver on call, and on site,Provide support across the WAB Care Group for inpatient teams in the absence of senior management
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for leading and managing inpatient/urgent care services within Wigan.
Work collaboratively across all inpatient/urgent care areas to support the management of patient flow
Be responsible for leading on identified work areas and projects across the Trust as determined by the Care Group Leads and Head of Operations
Attend and positively contribute to the business and strategy meetings of the Trust as determined by Head of Operations.
Work with the WAB Care Group Leads and Head of Operations across the Division to ensure that services are developed in line with population needs, service demand and agreed national and local
Participate in silver on call, and on site,Provide support across the WAB Care Group for inpatient teams in the absence of senior management
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- oA relevant health or social care qualification at master's level or equivalent
- oSignificant track record of employment at a senior operational level
Desirable
- Evidence of further formal management study and/or qualification
- oExperience in both health and social care
essential
Essential
- oSound knowledge of clinical governance and effective systems to monitor quality indicators
- oHighly motivated individual with strong personal integrity
Desirable
- oNational priorities relating to Inpatient/urgent mental health care
- oQuality improvement skills and application
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- oA relevant health or social care qualification at master's level or equivalent
- oSignificant track record of employment at a senior operational level
Desirable
- Evidence of further formal management study and/or qualification
- oExperience in both health and social care
essential
Essential
- oSound knowledge of clinical governance and effective systems to monitor quality indicators
- oHighly motivated individual with strong personal integrity
Desirable
- oNational priorities relating to Inpatient/urgent mental health care
- oQuality improvement skills and application
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).
