Service Manager - Inpatient Services and Urgent Care inFarnworth inFarnworth PUBLISHED
WED 22 JAN 2025
Be a pivotal leader in shaping and improving mental health services in a compassionate and innovative team.
Opportunity for professional development and career progression within a supportive organisation.
Engagement with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery and patient care.
Ability to directly impact patient outcomes and experiences by leading service improvement initiatives.
Work in a diverse environment that values inclusivity and incorporates feedback from service users and carers.
Access to resources for workforce development, including training and wellbeing initiatives for staff.
Enjoy the vibrant lifestyle in Greater Manchester, with its mix of urban excitement and beautiful countryside.
The Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic and motivated Service Manager for Inpatient Services and Urgent Care in Farnworth. In this role, you will oversee the operational management of mental health inpatient and urgent care services, ensuring safe, patient-centered, and efficient care. Key responsibilities include leading service improvement initiatives, managing resources and budgets, monitoring performance metrics, and ensuring compliance with national standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and a commitment to enhancing mental health services.
This position offers the opportunity to be part of a compassionate and innovative team dedicated to mental health care, with access to professional development and a supportive work environment. The organisation emphasises collaboration with clinical teams, external stakeholders, and service users to drive improvements and enhance patient outcomes. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in mental health services, the trust encourages you to reach out for more information.
This position offers the opportunity to be part of a compassionate and innovative team dedicated to mental health care, with access to professional development and a supportive work environment. The organisation emphasises collaboration with clinical teams, external stakeholders, and service users to drive improvements and enhance patient outcomes. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in mental health services, the trust encourages you to reach out for more information.
Are you a dynamic and motivated leader with a passion for delivering high-quality care to mental health patients? If so, join our dedicated team as a Service Manager for Inpatients and Urgent Care and play a pivotal role in shaping mental health services in our thriving division.
About The Role
As the Service Manager, you will be responsible for the effective operational management of inpatient and urgent care services for mental health patients, ensuring the delivery of safe, patient-centred, and efficient care. Working closely with clinical teams, senior managers, and external stakeholders, you will lead service improvement initiatives, manage resources, and support the development of innovative care pathways.
About You
We are looking for a compassionate, forward-thinking leader with the skills and experience to make a real difference in the lives of mental health patients.
Why Join Us?
For more information about this role, please contact Simon Johns, Head of Operations, on for an informal conversation.
Key Responsibilities
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Simon Johns Job title: Head of Operations Email address: Telephone number:
About The Role
As the Service Manager, you will be responsible for the effective operational management of inpatient and urgent care services for mental health patients, ensuring the delivery of safe, patient-centred, and efficient care. Working closely with clinical teams, senior managers, and external stakeholders, you will lead service improvement initiatives, manage resources, and support the development of innovative care pathways.
About You
We are looking for a compassionate, forward-thinking leader with the skills and experience to make a real difference in the lives of mental health patients.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a compassionate and innovative team dedicated to mental health care.
- Access to professional development opportunities and career progression.
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.
For more information about this role, please contact Simon Johns, Head of Operations, on for an informal conversation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide operational leadership for inpatient and urgent care services, ensuring services meet the highest standards of quality and safety.
- Manage staffing, budgets, and resources to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Drive service improvements to enhance patient outcomes and experience.
- Monitor performance against key targets, including waiting times, access, and patient flow.
- Lead on compliance with national and local standards, including CQC requirements.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless transitions between services.
- Engage with service users and carers to incorporate their feedback into service design.
- Support workforce development, including training, supervision, and wellbeing initiatives.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Simon Johns Job title: Head of Operations Email address: Telephone number:
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