Service Manager

Job summary

LSCFT are looking to recruit a full time Mental Health Service Manager for the Bay Network. The successful candidate would be expected to cover the Bay Locality with the option of being based in Lancaster, Kendal or Barrow in Furness. They will have a recognised core Mental Health Professional qualification (eg : RMN, SW, OT)

The post holder will be responsible for the operational management of Mental Health Acute and Urgent Care services within the Bay; their primary focus will be the Mental Health inpatient and flow pathway. They will ensure that service lines deliver patient pathways that meet all quality and operational performance targets and that these are monitored and tracked. The post holder will lead, develop and manage teams within their portfolio to ensure that the services provide high quality care to service users. There will be a strong focus on patient flow. They will be required to lead on change across the BayThe Bay is a great place to work and has an embedded supportive team approach to delivering mental health services to the population. The post holder will work closely with a wide range of internal colleagues as well as external stakeholders

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the operational management of Mental Health Acute and Urgent Care services within The Bay Network and will work alongside a second Service Manager. Their primary focus will be inpatient and flow pathways. They will ensure the service lines they manage deliver patient pathways that meet all quality and operational performance targets and that these are monitored and tracked. The post holder will lead, develop and manage teams within their portfolio to ensure the services provide high quality care to service users

The post holder will be required to form effective working relationships internally by working collaboratively with other service managers of different multi-disciplinary teams alongside clinical colleagues. They will also work with system partners. Effective communication and interaction will be required with internal and external stakeholders such as commissioners and other service providers, both NHS and voluntary sector.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work / life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Core Mental Health Professional Qualification ( RMN, SW, OT)
• Participation in continuing professional development to improve and update specialist knowledge

Knowledge

Essential

Experience

Essential

Skills

Essential