Team Manager - Central Mental Health Liaison
- NHS
- Full Time
- Manchester
- 49387.00 - 56515.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced,motivatedand passionate Team Manager to join theManchesterMental Health Liaison Team (MHLT).
TheMHLTbased inManchester Royal infirmaryHospital,is a PLAN accredited Liaison Service offering acomprehensive range of mental health specialties within one multi-disciplinary team so that all patients, regardless of age, with a suspected or actual mental health problem can be assessed, treated, signposted,or referred appropriately regardless of age, presenting complaint, time of presentation or severity.
The successful candidate willmanagethe day-to-day running of theserviceensuring safe, high quality care delivery in-line with the agreed service KPIs.They willmanage day-to-day operational tasks within the team, such as providing line management supervision and HR-related tasks, anddemonstratestrong leadership skills, with a focus on staff development and well-being.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached job description and person specification
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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 120 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 responsibilities
See attached detailed 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in RMN, Occupational Therapy or Social Work
Desirable
- Additional qualification relevant to job role
Experience
Essential
- Acute / urgent care experience
Desirable
- Experience within a leadership role previously
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage complex cases autonomously
Desirable
- Line management and staff development skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the function and purpose of a Home Based Treatment Team
Desirable
- Knowledge of the functions and purposes of our MHLT and inpatient colleagues
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
Rawnsley Building
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
United Kingdom
