Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of mental health services. At Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, we are on a journey of improvement and transformation. We are determined to deliver outstanding care, reduce inequalities, improve outcomes and create a culture where every colleague feels valued, supported and able to thrive.

We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Chief Executive / Chief Operating Officer to join our Board and Executive Leadership Team. This is a rare opportunity for an outstanding leader to influence the future of GMMH and help shape the services we provide to our communities.

Interview Date: Monday 19 October 2026

Main duties of the job

As Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer, you will provide collective leadership for a complex and high-profile organisation. You will lead the operational delivery of services across the Trust, ensuring excellence in quality, safety, performance and financial sustainability, while helping to drive large-scale transformation and innovation. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Chair, Board colleagues and partners across Greater Manchester, you will be a visible and influential leader, capable of operating confidently at organisational, system and national level.

We are seeking an accomplished, values-driven executive leader who combines strategic vision with operational credibility. You will bring a strong clinical background as a registered mental health professional, together with board-level leadership experience and a proven track record of delivering sustained improvement within complex NHS organisations.

You will understand the realities of delivering high-quality care, supporting clinical teams and leading services through change, while maintaining a relentless focus on patient safety, experience and outcomes.

Most importantly, you will be a leader who shares our values and work do deliver our vision of 'great places for care and great places to work'

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 summary

Open to mental health staff holding a professional registration - MH Social Worker; RMN; MH OT.

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced Duty Worker to join a vibrant integrated health and social care Community Mental Health Team.

In North Trafford CMHT the duty desk is permanently managed by two duty practitioners, this creates a streamlined and effective way of working. Referrals are dealt with safely and assessments are completed in a timely manner.

This post would provide the suitable candidate the opportunity to work within a highly skilled clinical team in the community, applying clinical assessment skills to support the care and treatment needs of vulnerable adults with mental health needs.

The age range of service users is from 16-70 yrs across the whole of the Trafford borough for those experiencing mental health difficulties.

Trafford has a varied socio economic group and is a multicultural area.

The successful candidate will screen and triage referrals to the team, conducting holistic and evidenced based Bio Psycho social assessments and contributing towards the MDT discussions and care planning.

Risk assessment and risk management is an essential aspect of this role and in addition to the expectation to participate in providing quality first line psychosocial assessments, the role also requires working proactively in forging professional working relationships with multi-agencies.

Main duties of the job

Carrying out initial assessments and responding to all new referrals received by the team. If referrals are not suitable to facilitate passing referral onto appropriate service.

Completing robust and holistic risk assessments which accurately indicate the needs of vulnerable adults .

Liaising with multiple agencies, third parties and patients, making onwards referrals

Advocating on behalf of vulnerable adults to achieve positive outcome sin their treatment and acre

Writing reports in a timely manner.

Contributing towards weekly MDT discussion.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122locations.

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 summary

Undertake audio/shorthand/clerical duties for your consultants, including minute taking as required, clinical letters, reports, discharge correspondence and clinical activity data inputting.

This may include administrative support relating to consultant tutorial work.

Main duties of the job

o Provide first point of contact for written and telephoneenquiries on behalf of your consultants, using judgement toestablish validity and priority of the contact.

o Deal with any admission enquiries using judgement andobserving patient confidentiality at all times.

o Liaise with General Practitioner's regarding clinic anddomiciliary visits. Liaise with outside agencies, includingSocial Services, Coroner's Office, other hospitals, general andgeriatric, medical services, clients and their relatives usingtheir knowledge and judgement of any given situation.

o Liaise on behalf of your consultants with multi-disciplinaryteam members with regard to requirements for jointoutpatients work/care programming activity.

o As directed by your consultants, record activity ontoappropriate medium meeting all required deadlines.

o Track all service users from referral to discharge ensuring allappointment and correspondence are within local and nationaltargets.

o Ensure all discharge notification and summaries aregenerated and sent to General Practitioner within agree timescale

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

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-8281144

Job locations

Ramsgate House Community Mental Health Team

Ramsgate Street

Salford

M7 2YL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed 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 See attached detailed 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/Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Competency based qualification (NVQ/RSA) or equal demonstrable experience.

Experience

Essential

• Supervising/line management of staff. working effectively with word processing or equivalent, spreadsheets and databases. Experience of working well within a Team

Desirable

• Office ExpA patient administration background. Use of clinical EPR systems. Use of office equipment e.g. scanners, fax etc. Validating reports erience

Knowledge

Essential

• managing an information system. Patient confidentiality. The rationale around appraisal and development. Importance of working as part of a team. The Data Protection Act/GDPR

Desirable

• Use of the PARIS electronic patient information system Use of office equipment.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Reliability. Punctuality. Flexibility. Excellent time management. Ability to prioritise. Keenness to develop staff and services. That they can contribute to the control of risk and to report any incident, accident or near miss. Protection of service users, visitors and employees against the risk of acquiring health care associated infections. Responsibility for own learning and development.

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Level 3 Competency based qualification (NVQ/RSA) or equal demonstrable experience. Experience Essential Supervising/line management of staff. working effectively with word processing or equivalent, spreadsheets and databases. Experience of working well within a Team Desirable Office ExpA patient administration background. Use of clinical EPR systems. Use of office equipment e.g. scanners, fax etc. Validating reports erience Knowledge Essential managing an information system. Patient confidentiality. The rationale around appraisal and development. Importance of working as part of a team. The Data Protection Act/GDPR Desirable Use of the PARIS electronic patient information system Use of office equipment. Skills & Abilities Essential Reliability. Punctuality. Flexibility. Excellent time management. Ability to prioritise. Keenness to develop staff and services. That they can contribute to the control of risk and to report any incident, accident or near miss. Protection of service users, visitors and employees against the risk of acquiring health care associated infections. Responsibility for own learning and development.

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ramsgate House Community Mental Health Team

Ramsgate Street

Salford

M7 2YL

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

Ramsgate House Community Mental Health Team

Ramsgate Street

Salford

M7 2YL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist to join the Adults of Working Age (AOWA) Inpatient Occupational Therapy Service within Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH). This post is currently based at Meadowbrook Unit, Salford, providing Occupational Therapy input to Eagleton Ward, a male acute inpatient mental health ward.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team supporting individuals experiencing acute mental health difficulties to engage in meaningful occupation, maximise independence and achieve their recovery goals. You will provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, formulation and intervention for individuals with complex mental and physical health needs, using evidence-based and recovery-focused approaches to support occupational participation, wellbeing and discharge planning.

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will manage a varied caseload, contribute to the therapeutic environment of the ward, provide supervision and support to staff, and play an active role in service development and quality improvement initiatives.

This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist skills in acute inpatient mental health while working within a supportive Occupational Therapy network committed to high-quality, person-centred care.

Please note: all interviews for this post will be conducted face-to-face.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality Occupational Therapy provision within an acute inpatient mental health setting. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a caseload of service users with complex mental and physical health needs.
• Completing Occupational Therapy screening, assessment, intervention and evaluation.
• Using occupational formulation and evidence-based assessment tools to inform clinical reasoning and care planning.
• Delivering recovery-focused interventions that promote occupational participation, independence and successful discharge planning.
• Supporting the planning, delivery and evaluation of therapeutic activity programmes within the ward environment.
• Contributing to multidisciplinary team working, ward rounds, care planning and discharge planning processes.
• Providing supervision, support and guidance to staff and students.
• Contributing to service development, quality improvement, audit and professional development activities.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and working in accordance with HCPC, RCOT and Trust standards.

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification for further details regarding the responsibilities and requirements of this role.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 120locations.

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 summary

To provide a comprehensive administrative service to identified medical teams within the North Manchester Division. The post holder will act as a PA for a number of consultants and line manage the bases medical support secretaries, where applicable to ensure all work is completed in a timely manner.

The Medical Secretary will undertake general office duties including the typing of medical and other correspondence and actioning any requirements identified within the typing. They will be responsible for the management of administrative duties within their area of work including; ensuring the allocation of discharge summaries and their timely completion, updating and circulating the on-call rota as required, answering and managing calls from patients and their carers / relatives and other health and social care professionals.

They will be responsible for supporting the Trust in achieving relevant performance targets.

Main duties of the job

Undertake audio and clerical duties for your consultants, including minute taking as required, clinical letters, reports, discharge correspondence and clinical activity data inputting. This may include administrative support relating to consultant tutorial work.

Provide first point of contact for written and telephone enquiries on behalf of your consultants, using judgement to establish validity and priority of the contact.

Deal with any enquiries using judgement and always observing patient confidentiality.

Liaise with General Practitioner regarding clinic and domiciliary visits.

Liaise with outside agencies, including Social Services, Coroner's Office, other hospitals, general and geriatric, medical services, clients and their relatives using their knowledge and judgement of any given situation.

Liaise on behalf of your consultants with multi-disciplinary team members regarding requirements for joint outpatient's work/care programming activity.

Track all service users from referral to discharge ensuring all appointment and correspondence are within local and national targets.

Ensure all discharge summaries are allocated and completed within agreed process and timeframe.

Check the patient's status, check that X-rays, follow up appointments etc. have been booked when mentioned in correspondence / discharge correspondence using the EPR systems. Ensure demographic details are correct and amend where necessary.

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 summary

The Salford Mental Health Liaison Team (SMHLT) provide a 24-hour, 7 day a week service to Salford Royal Hospital (SRH), part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA). The post holder will be joining a multidisciplinary psychiatric liaison service designed to be integrated into the acute hospital but to maintain strong links to mental health services. The Salford Mental Health Liaison Team is one of the most established Liaison Teams in Greater Manchester, with strong links across the city-wide liaison network. The team will provide rapid assessments, treatments and interventions and aid an early safe discharge of patients back into the most appropriate setting. The current psychiatric liaison services receive about 500-600 referrals a month

Main duties of the job

o Ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.

o Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.

o Record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, and submit this promptly to the Information Department.

o Participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.

o Participate in annual appraisal for consultants.

o Attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.

o Maintain good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD.o Attend local peer supervision meetings and join CPD peer group (support available to identify)

o Maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval process, and to abide by professional codes of conduct.

o Participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members 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 summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded and innovative mental health serviceinside HMP Buckley Hall.

The service principles are based around social therapy, and we have an extensive offer of social prescribing activities that the successful applicant will help facilitate and develop our Arts on Prescription pathway

As such an interest or talent in creative arts/craft - particularly music production or performance would be an advantage, as would a knowledge of other arts & crafts and to be able to deliver low intensity psychologically informed interventions for anxiety and depression.

Main duties of the job

Working in close proximity with mental health service users and their carers whereappropriate.

Working flexibly and responsively to provide support and assistance to meet theassessed mental health needs of the service and service users.

Working collaboratively across a range of disciplines to continuously develop expertisein assisting team members to achieve positive health care outcomes for service users.

Promoting the health, well being and mental health of service users and carers.

Promoting the development of the role to support and promote skill mix and workforcemodernisation within their service areas.

Facilitate and develop group therapies/activities

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 summary

The post holder will provide advanced and expert level of practice (including non-medical prescribing)within the adult Community Mental Health Team leading to improved patient outcomes.

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will act as a professional resource for the multi-disciplinary team(MDT) patients and carers within the scope of their practice and competence, The ACP will understandprofessional accountability and legal frameworks for advanced practice and be professionally accountableand legally responsible for all aspects of own work. The ACP will demonstrate safe practice in line withTrust policies and procedures.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the clinical and operational team to deliver on service improvements in thequality of care and safety through service development, evaluation, and audit.They will be an integral part of the MDT supporting clinical decision making and supporting the servicepathways, developing nurse led clinics and providing brief interventions. The post holder will also supportwith providing a seamless pathway into & out of the community mental health team (CMHT) onceinterventions / goals have been achieved, to promote recovery and self-management, as clinicallyappropriate.The ACP will hold a case load and will lead assessment, formulation and prescribing of care planningincluding discharge planning within agreed protocols and procedures.The post holder may additionally lead on practice and service developments. The post holder is required todemonstrate clinical and practice expertise via interventions, supervision and modelling good practice.To support improving workforce knowledge and practice through the contribution to a CMHT education andtraining programme across the community teams within BoltonTo participate in the Bronze on site / Bronze on Call rotaThe core hours are Monday to Friday 9-5, although some flexibility, including weekend / BH working may be required

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

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-7668604-G

Job locations

Bentley House

Weston Street

Bolton

BL3 2RR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 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/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered first level nurse
• MSC in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Nurse prescribing qualification

Desirable

• Clinical based masters degree
• Mentor Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with clients with complex needs
• Compiling protocols and clinical guidance
• Experience of working at a senior clinical nurse level
• Experiencing of completing audits

Desirable

• Research
• Experience of developing nurse led clinic
• Evidence of autonomous practice

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced Clinical Practice skills
• Management of service users with complex needs
• Clinical examination skills
• Accountability of own role and other roles within the team
• Extensive knowledge of psychological, social and biological factors and formulating these into a comprehensive bio-psychosocial formulation and clinical risk management plans.
• Clinical supervision training and experience
• Experience of coordinating & leading on a series of audits, action plans & projects
• Extensive knowledge and application in practice of leading complex adult safeguarding procedures, professional meetings, MHA, CPA, DOLs

Desirable

• Experience of delivering education and training to clinical staff eg clinical risk training / physical health education
• Knowledge of issues affecting the client group

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Experience of leading / supporting to complete investigations & Rapid Reviews of Care & complaints
• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Communication of difficult messages to service users and families
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• to be aware and keep up to date with of the body of knowledge related to practice in a specialist community mental health team setting.

Trust Mandatory Requirements

Essential

• Understand and comply with Trust standards and policies
• Understand the Trusts strategic goals and how they can support them.
• Understand the need to safeguard children and adults.
• Carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with equality and diversity and dignity in care and work policies and principles.
• Maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date.
• Take responsibility for own learning and development
• Engagement in and delivery of supervision

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Registered first level nurse MSC in Advanced Clinical Practice Nurse prescribing qualification Desirable Clinical based masters degree Mentor Qualification Experience Essential Experience of working with clients with complex needs Compiling protocols and clinical guidance Experience of working at a senior clinical nurse level Experiencing of completing audits Desirable Research Experience of developing nurse led clinic Evidence of autonomous practice Knowledge Essential Advanced Clinical Practice skills Management of service users with complex needs Clinical examination skills Accountability of own role and other roles within the team Extensive knowledge of psychological, social and biological factors and formulating these into a comprehensive bio-psychosocial formulation and clinical risk management plans. Clinical supervision training and experience Experience of coordinating & leading on a series of audits, action plans & projects Extensive knowledge and application in practice of leading complex adult safeguarding procedures, professional meetings, MHA, CPA, DOLs Desirable Experience of delivering education and training to clinical staff eg clinical risk training / physical health education Knowledge of issues affecting the client group Skills and Abilities Essential Experience of leading / supporting to complete investigations & Rapid Reviews of Care & complaints Communication skills, both written and verbal Communication of difficult messages to service users and families Negotiation and conflict management skills to be aware and keep up to date with of the body of knowledge related to practice in a specialist community mental health team setting. Trust Mandatory Requirements Essential Understand and comply with Trust standards and policies Understand the Trusts strategic goals and how they can support them. Understand the need to safeguard children and adults. Carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with equality and diversity and dignity in care and work policies and principles. Maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date. Take responsibility for own learning and development Engagement in and delivery of supervision

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

Bentley House

Weston Street

Bolton

BL3 2RR

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

Bentley House

Weston Street

Bolton

BL3 2RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

GMMH CAMHS is excited to offer a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed professional to train as an IPT-A practitioner.

This 12-month full time training post combines training with clinical practice and weekly supervision on a fully funded Postgraduate Diploma course.

You will be based at Bolton CAMHS 3 days a weeks and in direct training for the other 2.

Main duties of the job

You will be based within the CAMHS services as well as attending the training course. You will be expected to complete both the clinical and academic aspects of the training course within the 12 month period.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.

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 summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 4.8wte Band 8a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists or Clinical Psychologists to join the Greater Manchester Specialist Perinatal Service.This role focuses on delivering and developing a high-quality parent-infant mental health service (PIMHS) for families from conception to 15 months and is an opportunity to contribute to the continued development and transformation of the specialist PIMH pathway. The role will involve direct work with families, ncluding assessment, formulation and intervention; consultation, teaching and training; supervision; audit, evaluation, research and service development.

Less experienced applicants will be considered and will beappointed at band 7, working towards band 8a competencies.

You will join a warm, skilled, collaborative MDT committed to high quality trauma informed care which promotes the wellbeing of infants, parents and the wider family system.

We offer a highly supportive and reflective MDT, comprehensive perinatal and PIMHS induction, specialist clinical supervision and regular supportive line management. You will have access to CPD opportunities.

Perinatal and/or Parent Infant Mental Health experience is welcome but not essential. We provide robust induction, specialist training, and ongoing development for those new to this area.

The posts will be based at one of the 3 Specialist Perinatal Service clusters: Stiltz Building, M23 9GP; The Courtyard, BL1 8PB; One Central Park, M40 5BP.

Main duties of the job

This role focuses on delivering and developing a high-quality parent-infant mental health service for families from conception to 15 months.

The post holder will work closely alongside the Consultant Clinical Psychologist in Parent Infant Mental Health (PIMH), contributing to clinical and service development, and thedelivery of specialist interventions.

The role involves supporting parents, carers and families experiencing moderate to severe Perinatal mental health difficulties, with a focus on strengthening parent-infant relationships. The post holder will provide a range of community-based interventions including assessment, consultation, training, group work, and individual therapeutic support for parents, infants, and families.

The post holder will work collaboratively within the Specialist Perinatal Service and with Provider PIMH teams where appropriate.

The post offers enhanced clinical supervision tosupport safe, effective practice and ongoing professional development.

The post holder will demonstrate a compassionate, respectful, and person-centred approach, maintain clear professional boundaries while upholding organisational values, including promoting safety, partnership working, social inclusion, and a commitment to meaningful change.

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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

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

437-8219736

Job locations

Cluster 1, 2 or 3 of the Specialist Perinatal Service

Greater Manchester

M23 9GP

United Kingdom

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
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

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 fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Masters level pre-clinical training at an Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP) recognised training school Post graduate doctoral level training in clinical child psychotherapy at a training school accredited by the Association of Child Psychotherapy or Association of Child Psychotherapists Statement of Equivalence OR Doctoral level Clinical Psychology accredited by BPS / HCPC

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist or a qualified Clinical Psychologist

Desirable

• Experience of specialist psychotherapeutic assessment and treatment of families with children under 5 years of age, especially infants.
• Experience of working with parents with moderate to severe mental health difficulties

Person Specification Essential Essential Masters level pre-clinical training at an Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP) recognised training school Post graduate doctoral level training in clinical child psychotherapy at a training school accredited by the Association of Child Psychotherapy or Association of Child Psychotherapists Statement of Equivalence OR Doctoral level Clinical Psychology accredited by BPS / HCPC Experience Essential Experience of working as a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist or a qualified Clinical Psychologist Desirable Experience of specialist psychotherapeutic assessment and treatment of families with children under 5 years of age, especially infants. Experience of working with parents with moderate to severe mental health difficulties

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.

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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

Cluster 1, 2 or 3 of the Specialist Perinatal Service

Greater Manchester

M23 9GP

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

Cluster 1, 2 or 3 of the Specialist Perinatal Service

Greater Manchester

M23 9GP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The post is to work as a Research Assistant on the EASE Trial, an NIHR randomised controlled trial (RCT) that aims to examine the value of EMDR for people with early psychosis, and a history of distressing life experiences.

As the post will involve extensive travel within the Greater Manchester area, the ability to travel independently of the public transport system is important. The post is based at Central Park, Northampton Road, Manchester, M40 5BP. The post is funded full-time for 12 months from January 2027, with the possibility of extension. The post-holder will receive line management support from Professor Filippo Varese and the EASE trial managers in Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH). This includes regular line management supervision, clear objective setting for 3, 6 and 12 months and annual appraisals thereafter (depending on continued funding for the post).

We strive to be an inclusive research team, and we welcome applicants from a diverse range of communities to apply for the post, including people from diverse ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and/or who identify as having a disability, lived experience of a mental health problem, or as being neurodivergent.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for recruiting eligible participants to the trial, conducting assessments using validated clinical measures to confirm the eligibility of participants, and to conduct baseline and follow up assessments. Administrative requirements will include timely and accurate documentation, updating clinical records, and managing record-keeping databases. This post will involve travelling to, and working across, multiple locations including NHS settings and participants' homes. Hence, the post holder must be comfortable lone working, within a supported and structured risk management protocol. Applicants should be able to work warmly and sensitively with people experiencing distress, and be able to manage their own wellbeing using available supervision and support structures.

You will have a good first degree in Psychology (at least a 2:1). You will have some experience of working in a mental health setting as an Assistant Psychologist or Research Assistant (or equivalent experience), and an interest in psychosis, trauma, and/or other serious mental health difficulties.

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 summary

North View are looking for experienced Nurses who would like progress their career and specialise within Acute inpatient services as a Deputy ward manager. Our new state-of-the-art adult mental health inpatient hospital, North View, became fully operational on Monday 18 November 2024.

The bespoke, purpose-built development replaces Park House on the (NMGH) site and marks the beginning of a new chapter for the future of inpatient mental health care for people in Manchester.

The new hospital significantly improves patient privacy and dignity, providing:

• 150 single en-suite bedrooms which are provided over nine single sex wards, including a purpose-built Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), six adult acute wards for female and male adults, one female older adults ward, one male rehabilitation ward and a treatment suite that supports research and innovation studies.
• An assessment suite (specifically for people needing a place of safety and assessment under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act).
• A variety of internal activity areas and multiple outside garden spaces, specifically designed to enhance the environment and aid recovery.

You must be a committed and competent RNMH looking for a new challenge and development opportunities making a real difference with adults and carers in an acute setting . You must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure on a busy, inpatient ward.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will take charge of the shifts on a rotational basis, act as a primary nurse to service users and their carers, as well as being responsible for the establishment and maintenance of effective communication with all relevant personnel who contribute to the care of the service user both internal and external to the Trust.

The post holder will, in collaboration with the ward manager, ensure continuous clinical and professional development for ward staff through on the job coaching, mentoring, audit, regular supervision, and ward based training of less experienced staff.

The post holder will deputise for the ward manager as required and promote multi-disciplinary team working whilst leading predominantly on nursing issues and leadership.

The post holder will be expected to act into duty manager role occasionally in a supporting role to staff across prestwich site.

All staff working within our Trust should adopt our values.

All staff have a responsibility to contribute to high standards of care, they need to:

• Be a quality inspector, and reporting everything, especially where you need help to put it right.
• Take a pro-active role in identifying risks and acting on the results to resolve problems at source.
• Take part in risk management practices, both clinical and non-clinical in line with the Trust Risk Management Strategy to help reduce risks to the safety of patients.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.

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. The successful candidate will be supported with development and progression opportunities.

Job summary

The start date for this post is February 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of dedicated consultants and other members of the multidisciplinary teams to help shape a modernising mental health service, which has been transformed following recent changes in community settings and inpatient provision.

The consultant will work on the Inpatient Unit at North View, North Manchester General Hospital. The new post holder will have consultant responsibilities for Fern Acute Ward. They will provide leadership and medical input. They will fulfil the role of the Responsible Clinician. They will be involved in training junior doctors, teaching medical students and engage in clinical management, audit and governance.

The team consists of:

o 1 full time Consultant Psychiatristo 1 WTE Specialty Trainee or staff gradeo 1 Core Trainee/GP Traineeo 1 Foundation year trainee (not guaranteed)o 1 x WTE Consultant Psychologist (covering North View) with a team of psychologists/assistant psychologistso 1 x WTE Ward Managero 2 x WTE Deputy Ward Manager/Charge Nurseo 10 x WTE Registered Mental Health Nurseso 10 x WTE Support workerso 1 x WTE Occupational Therapistso Access to Specialist Pharmacisto Shared secretary

Main duties of the job

Clinical role

o Provide clinical leadership for the ward team and trainees.o The ward has 17 beds and patients can be admitted from across the trust patch covering the boroughs of Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Bolton and Wigan.o Conduct ward reviews, ward rounds, board rounds and support the team to complete CPA reviews.o Undertake assessments of admissions to the service.o Assist team to diagnose and formulate management plans in all presentations.o Assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others.o Coordinate care with input from pharmacists.o Preparation of Mental Health Review Tribunal and Managers' Hearings reports and attendance at subsequent hearings.o Preparation of consent to treatment paperwork as well as any other MHA work such as section 17 leave, section renewals and CTOs if required.o Be inquest supervisor for resident doctors attending medical inquests for incidents while clinical supervisor for the resident doctor.o Work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including external partners.

Leadership role

o Lead clinical decision making in the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality careo Develop service clinical priorities in line with national and professional guidance and standards

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 summary

This is a newly created post in a busy community-based CAMHS service which serves a population size of around 330,000. The service is commissioned to provide specialist mental health support for children and young people aged 5 to 18 years presenting with moderate to severe mental health difficulties. Depression, anxiety related difficulties, self-harm, difficulties associated with neurodiversity are frequent presentations leading to referral.

Main duties of the job

Provide Medical leadership for MDT meetings.

Carry out comprehensive psychiatric Assessment and provide treatment for inpatients on the ward.

Support ward-based staff to manage psychiatric emergencies.

Conduct patient reviews and lead Multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews and multi-professional meetings.

Be the responsible clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983(amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance with the code of practice.

Renew and maintain Responsible Clinician status according to agreed procedures.

Carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trust's risk management processes.

Provide medical leadership to the inpatient ward team.

Maintain a high level of effective communication and work flexibly and cooperatively with other parts of the service including other wards and inpatient units, community mental health teams, services, and primary care.

Liaison with Families and Carers

Complete reports for Mental Health Tribunals with the support of the Specialty doctor

Attend Mental Health Tribunals or supervise other members of the medical teams in Tribunal work Assess for use of the Mental Health Act, complete consent to treatment and authorise Section 17 leave.

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 summary

We are seeking a highly motivated & experienced health or social care professional with adult secure/specialised women's pathway experience to join the Quality and Commissioning Team, at the GM Provider Collaborative (PC). The Team holds commissioning & quality responsibility on behalf of the GM ICB/NHS England for adult secure & specialised mental health services across GM. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic commissioning environment, providing clinically informed support in line with the PC's governance structure, to a complex, specialised programme. The successful candidate will ensure oversight for women's secure and specialised pathways. As part of the role, the post holder will drive forwards the Women's Secure Transformation Programme in line with local and national objectives. The post holder will act as a key contributor to the PC's quality assurance arrangements, working closely with the Senior Case Manager and Head of Quality. The role also provides a link to a range of stakeholders across NHS organisations, independent sector providers and system partners. The successful candidate will require the ability to demonstrate effective communication skills, responsiveness, resilience, confidentiality & integrity. Based at Prestwich Hospital, offering a combination of office & remote working across the footprint & wider as required. Working hours are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, though some flexibility & out of hours visits may be needed..

Main duties of the job

- Aligned to the national Case Management function, provides expert women's secure and specialised pathway oversight and quality assurance. - Build a combination of clinical expertise and technical skills to develop strong service delivery, pathway advice and service improvements for secure/specialised services. - Specialised informed experience to ensure effective pathway oversight - Ensure patients receiving a high-quality service, free from stigma, discrimination and harm, escalating quality concerns and supporting remedial actions - Effectively fulfil 6-8 weekly host and placing commissioner oversight responsibilities - Robust oversight of patient flow - Supporting strategic leads in capacity and demand planning - Support mandated mental health targets including national LD/A programme - Deliver provision of competent, confident and responsive Case Management function against the national Standard Operating Procedure. Noting the role requirements cover the GM secure and specialised population and whilst intended to focus primarily on women's pathways, there may be cross cover when required for other aspects of the team - Ensure oversight and effective systems are in place to manage Exceptional Packages of Care (EPCs) - Support performance monitoring and achievement of targets - Ensure effective engagement with stakeholders, patients and carers

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 summary

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Team Manager position at Bentley House Community Mental Health Team.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the day-to-day operational management, leadership, and development of a multi-disciplinary adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). The team is integrated, flexible, user-focussed, and recovery-orientated to deliver a safe, effective, and high-quality service to service users with mental health needs, to ensure delivery of the relevant clinical pathways (functional ) as outlined within the CMHT standard operational procedure.

Participation as a member of the Community Services Management Team in the overall management of community based secondary mental health services.

Participate in the service bronze on site / on call rota as required.

The Bolton CMHT is a great integrated team to work in, it thrives on caring and supporting each. Every member of the team has equal value, the team works as one and respects individual roles within it.

Bolton CMHT promotes the wider trust values of caring, compassionate, valuing people, respecting one another as well as practising open and honest culture.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122locations.

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 summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit 10 Mental Health Practitioners to our community mental health teams across Manchester. This is a excellent time to join our teams as we move towards a transformed clinical offer in our community services. You will be an integral part of shaping the new community provision along with our service users and carers.

Postholders will offer timely and appropriate interventions to service users with enduring mental health needs in the Manchester area.

Mental Health Practitioners will be working in line with standard operational procedures demonstrating respect of individuality, values, culture and religious diversity of clients and colleagues and thus contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.

Main duties of the job

To demonstrate high-level communication skills.

Be a full member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

Effectively manage own caseload accepting referrals from agreed agencies in accordance with agreed operational procedures.

Ensure compliance with all Care Programme Approach requirements as per Trust Policy.

To participate in the continuous improvement of the service provided by the CMHT.

Manage a defined caseload of clients of any age within the Community Mental Health Team with complex physical and mental health needs in the community, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. Record all interventions in line with relevant clinical pathways (functional or dementia) as outlined within the CMHT operational procedure

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 summary

At Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, we are determined to deliver on our vision of great places for care and great places to work.

This is an important time for our Trust. We are focused on improving quality, strengthening performance, delivering sustainable transformation and ensuring that people who use our services receive consistently safe, effective and compassionate care.

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our Executive Team as our new Chief Performance, Improvement and Transformation Officer. This is a newly created Board-level role with responsibility for bringing together performance, improvement and transformation into a single, integrated portfolio. The successful candidate will help create a clear line of sight from strategy to delivery, ensuring that improvement becomes the Trust's operating model and that priorities translate into measurable outcomes for patients, carers, colleagues and our communities.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and serving as a member of the unitary Board, you will lead the Trust's approach to performance management, improvement methodology, transformation delivery, programme management and organisational productivity. You will provide leadership across clinical, operational and corporate services, strengthening accountability, supporting delivery and helping the organisation improve at pace.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a values-led executive leader with significant experience of leading performance, improvement, and transformation within large, complex organisation. Ideally, you will bring experience of leading performance, or improvement, or transformation within mental health services, enabling you to quickly understand the operational, clinical and regulatory context and make an early impact.

If you are motivated by making a difference at scale and believe that improvement, performance and transformation should be inseparable, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Chris Oliver, Chief Executive Officer.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of mental health, addiction and specialist services.

We are driven by a clear vision: to create Great Places for Care and Great Places to Work. We are committed to improving the lives of the people we serve, reducing health inequalities, fostering innovation and creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

As a key member of our executive leadership team, you will join an organisation that is passionate about improvement, collaboration and delivering outstanding care for our communities.