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Team Manager - Talking Therapies
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 437-8230136
Job summary
GMMH Talking Therapies Division is a large Talking Therapies reporting service for people experiencing common mental health disorders. We consist of Employment Advisors, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, Cognitive Behavioural Therapists, Counsellors and Psychologists.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven and motivated individual to join our service as a Clinical Team Manager in our Trafford Talking Therapies service on a permanent basis.
Main duties of the job
The role will require you to assist with the day-to-day management and leadership Trafford Talking Therapies. You will provide line management supervision to staff within the service and deputise for/support the Operational Manager with other aspects of service development and delivery.
You will be involved in the recruitment, training and retention of staff. You will work closely with HR to support staff within the team and to implement HR policies where required.
You will chair Team Meetings and support the ongoing development of the team through identifying learning opportunities with the wider management team.
The successful applicant will join an established management team, where they will experience close support and will benefit from ongoing training and development.
You will be required to work a Monday morning and all day on a Friday. A minimum of one day in the office per week is also expected.
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
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per annum, Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
437-8230136
Job locations
Trafford Talking Therapies
Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre, 33 Market Street
Altrincham
WA14 1PF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements:
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
- 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:
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
- 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
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered professional qualification
Desirable
- Post qualification certificate in a desirable subject
Experience
Essential
- experience working in a TT service
- Demonstrates ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous experience of managing a busy service including offering 1:1 LM
- Experience of change management
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Full understanding of the role of a manager in an IAPT Service
- Good knowledge of Safeguarding and Risk Management
Desirable
- Good understanding of TT KPIs
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered professional qualification
Desirable
- Post qualification certificate in a desirable subject
Experience
Essential
- experience working in a TT service
- Demonstrates ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous experience of managing a busy service including offering 1:1 LM
- Experience of change management
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Full understanding of the role of a manager in an IAPT Service
- Good knowledge of Safeguarding and Risk Management
Desirable
- Good understanding of TT KPIs
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
Trafford Talking Therapies
Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre, 33 Market Street
Altrincham
WA14 1PF
United Kingdom
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
Trafford Talking Therapies
Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre, 33 Market Street
Altrincham
WA14 1PF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)