Team Manager - Psychological Therapy Service

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

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Job summary

GMMH Psychological Therapies Division is a large IAPT reporting service for people experiencing common mental health disorders. We consist of Cognitive Behavioural Therapists, Counsellors, Mental Health Practitioners and Psychologists and work in partnership with Self Help (Services) and other Step 2 providers.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven and motivated individual to work as a Clinical Team Manager in our IAPT service. We have a permanent position available in our Central Manchester IAPT Service and a 12 month FTC available in our Wigan IAPT Service.

The FTC could be a secondment as well.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will assist with the day-to-day management and leadership of these well established services. In this role 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.

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.

Date posted

17 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£41,659 to £47,672 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

437-4908077

Job locations

Central Manchester IAPT Service

Chorlton House, 70 Manchester Road, Chorlton

Central Manchester

M21 9UN


Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

  • 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

  • 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 professional qualification

Desirable

  • Post qualification certificate in a desirable subject

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a leadership role - providing supervision to others

Desirable

  • Experience of IAPT
  • Experience in service development

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Full understanding of the role of a manager in an IAPT Service
  • Good knowledge of Safeguarding and Risk Management
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered professional qualification

Desirable

  • Post qualification certificate in a desirable subject

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a leadership role - providing supervision to others

Desirable

  • Experience of IAPT
  • Experience in service development

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Full understanding of the role of a manager in an IAPT Service
  • Good knowledge of Safeguarding and Risk Management

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

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 NHSFT

Address

Central Manchester IAPT Service

Chorlton House, 70 Manchester Road, Chorlton

Central Manchester

M21 9UN


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Central Manchester IAPT Service

Chorlton House, 70 Manchester Road, Chorlton

Central Manchester

M21 9UN


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Manager

Katharine Pointon

katharine.pointon@gmmh.nhs.uk

Date posted

17 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£41,659 to £47,672 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

437-4908077

Job locations

Central Manchester IAPT Service

Chorlton House, 70 Manchester Road, Chorlton

Central Manchester

M21 9UN


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