Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Team Manager Bolton Mental Health Liaison Service

The closing date is 30 March 2026

Job summary

Are you a dynamic and motivated individual with strong leadership skills? If so Bolton Mental Health Liaison Service is seeking to recruit a Team Manager Band 7 to provide operational management and leadership to the Mental Health Liaison Service.

The Liaison Service has been established for over 10 years and comprises of a dynamic and welcoming team of psychiatrists, senior practitioners, practitioners as well as a clinical psychologist. The team has senior level input into the local and GM strategic vision for liaison services.

By working alongside The Royal Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Mental Health Liaison Service staff have the opportunity to be involved in the care of people experiencing a number of physical illnesses. Mental Health Liaison Service practitioners have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills within these specialties in addition to this Mental Health Liaison Practitioners are also able to provide teaching and clinical support to acute trust staff providing collaborative care to people.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the day-to-day operational management, leadership, and ongoing development of the multidisciplinary Mental Health Liaison Service (MHLS). The role ensures that Royal Bolton Hospital (RBH) delivers an efficient and effective response for individuals presenting to the Accident and Emergency Department (A&E), or admitted electively or non-electively to medical wards, with suspected mental health needs or co-morbid mental health difficulties.

The service provides a responsive, 24/7 offer for people who may be experiencing underlying mental illness--whether functional or organic. It does not cover individuals seeking detox or treatment solely for alcohol or substance misuse, or those whose physical complications relate only to substance use.

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.

Details

Date posted

18 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-7800141

Job locations

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Raod

Farnworth

BL4 0JR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements
  • 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
  • fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements
  • 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
  • fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Professional Qualification / Registration with Professional Body

Desirable

  • Further qualifications of management / liaison psychiatry

Essential

Essential

  • Previous experiencing of working within Liaison / Assessment Settings

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working at band 7 or equivalent experience

Essential

Essential

  • Previous experience of management & working in a supervisory capacity

Desirable

  • Good understanding of leading teams and staff wellbeing

Essential

Essential

  • Have worked within this capacity as a band 6 for a minimum of 12 months

Desirable

  • Experience of working within and leading a MDT
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Professional Qualification / Registration with Professional Body

Desirable

  • Further qualifications of management / liaison psychiatry

Essential

Essential

  • Previous experiencing of working within Liaison / Assessment Settings

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working at band 7 or equivalent experience

Essential

Essential

  • Previous experience of management & working in a supervisory capacity

Desirable

  • Good understanding of leading teams and staff wellbeing

Essential

Essential

  • Have worked within this capacity as a band 6 for a minimum of 12 months

Desirable

  • Experience of working within and leading a MDT

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Raod

Farnworth

BL4 0JR


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Raod

Farnworth

BL4 0JR


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Manager

Jade Moore

jade.moore@gmmh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

18 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-7800141

Job locations

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Raod

Farnworth

BL4 0JR


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