Job summary
Are you a dynamic, motivated leader who thrives in times of change?
The Bolton Referral and Assessment Hub are looking for a Team Manager to provide day-to-day leadership and help shape the future of our evolving service.
The Hub is home to a welcoming, multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists and mental health practitioners who carry out holistic mental health assessments for individuals referred by GPs and other primary care providers. We pride ourselves on delivering a responsive, reassuring service for both referrers and the people they support, ensuring timely appointments based on clinical need.
As the service undergoes organisational change, the Team Manager will play a pivotal role in guiding the team through transition while maintaining the high standards of care and professionalism that define the Hub. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who embraces innovation, leads with confidence, and is committed to supporting both staff and service users.
Main duties of the job
The Band 7 Team Manager will provide the operational day to day management and leadership of the Referral and Assessment Hub, they will be able to provide clinical guidance and leadership as required. Support the team to develop and implement changes within the team in line with community transformation model of care and the NHS Long Term Plan.
They will oversee the rota, ensuring 9am - 7pm, 7 days a week cover, ensuring that an integrated, flexible, and service user-focused service is provided.
They will also lead on all issues related to service development. They will be responsible for providing clinical leadership, offering support and guidance to clinicians in the risk assessments and discharge planning process.
They will work effectively with partner organisations.
They will support the Directorate Bronze on call rota.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
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
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- RMN, Diploma in Social Work, BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
- Experience of working as a manager or team leader in mental health services.
Experience
Essential
- Have experience of working within a service completing initial assessment of service users referred to mental health services.
- Have a varied range of experience in relation to patient illness profiles and care settings which may include dementia care, acute care, supporting people who self harm and misuse substances.
Knowledge
Essential
- Have knowledge of the range of Mental Health Services.
skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with a wide range of people including professionals, patients and carers. Effective and proven Leadership skills.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- RMN, Diploma in Social Work, BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
- Experience of working as a manager or team leader in mental health services.
Experience
Essential
- Have experience of working within a service completing initial assessment of service users referred to mental health services.
- Have a varied range of experience in relation to patient illness profiles and care settings which may include dementia care, acute care, supporting people who self harm and misuse substances.
Knowledge
Essential
- Have knowledge of the range of Mental Health Services.
skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with a wide range of people including professionals, patients and carers. Effective and proven Leadership skills.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Rivington Unit- Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road
Farnworth Bolton
BL4 0JR
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
