Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Team Manager (Mental Health Liaison)

The closing date is 02 February 2026

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced,motivatedand passionate Team Manager to join the Salford Mental Health Liaison Team (SMHLT).

TheSMHLT, based in Salford Royal Hospital,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

TheSMHLT, based in Salford Royal Hospital,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.

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

20 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-7704890

Job locations

Salford Royal Hospital/Meadowbrook Unit

Salford

M6 8HG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached 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
  • fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached 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
  • fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Qualified professional (RMN/Social Worker/OT) with current registration with relevant professional body E.g., NMC, SWE, HCPC
  • Management and supervision of staff.
  • Significant post qualifying clinical experience of working within Mental Health.
  • Managing complaints/compliments.
  • Positive leadership of a team.
  • A knowledge of the Mental health Liaison Team Model of intervention and its effectiveness.
  • Effective leadership qualities and management styles.
  • Resource and budget management.
  • Clinical/Line management experience
  • Demonstrate continuous professional development.

Desirable

  • Assessor/Mentorship Training Post registration training in relevant field. Leadership/Management training AMHP status.

Essential

Essential

  • Qualified professional (RMN/Social Worker/OT) with current registration with relevant professional body E.g., NMC, SWE, HCPC

Desirable

  • Leadership/Management training
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Qualified professional (RMN/Social Worker/OT) with current registration with relevant professional body E.g., NMC, SWE, HCPC
  • Management and supervision of staff.
  • Significant post qualifying clinical experience of working within Mental Health.
  • Managing complaints/compliments.
  • Positive leadership of a team.
  • A knowledge of the Mental health Liaison Team Model of intervention and its effectiveness.
  • Effective leadership qualities and management styles.
  • Resource and budget management.
  • Clinical/Line management experience
  • Demonstrate continuous professional development.

Desirable

  • Assessor/Mentorship Training Post registration training in relevant field. Leadership/Management training AMHP status.

Essential

Essential

  • Qualified professional (RMN/Social Worker/OT) with current registration with relevant professional body E.g., NMC, SWE, HCPC

Desirable

  • Leadership/Management training

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

Salford Royal Hospital/Meadowbrook Unit

Salford

M6 8HG


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

Salford Royal Hospital/Meadowbrook Unit

Salford

M6 8HG


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Hannah Walton

hannah.walton@gmmh.nhs.uk

01613582400

Details

Date posted

20 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-7704890

Job locations

Salford Royal Hospital/Meadowbrook Unit

Salford

M6 8HG


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