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.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
- Professional Qualification / Registration with Professional Body
- Further qualifications of management / liaison psychiatry
- Previous experiencing of working within Liaison / Assessment Settings
- Previous experience of working at band 7 or equivalent experience
- Previous experience of management & working in a supervisory capacity
- Good understanding of leading teams and staff wellbeing
- Have worked within this capacity as a band 6 for a minimum of 12 months
- 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.
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata
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