The closing date is 20 July 2026Job summaryAn exciting opportunity to be the Trafford Clinical Service Manager has arisen. Accountable to the Associate Director of Operations and responsible to the Head of Operations, as part of Community Care Group, the post holder will provide and deliver operational management and leadership for Trafford's community services.
The post holder will have an agreed portfolio of services including the referral and assessment hub, neighbourhood teams, the specialist team and the physical health hub. In conjunction with the Head of Operations, other Care Group Leads, Lead Clinicians they will ensure services are of the highest quality.
Leading community services in the Trafford area, the post holder will provide line management supervision and support to Operational Managers, Quality and Safety Lead, Clinicians and other team members as required.
As a Clinical Service Manager, you will ensure services meet the needs of its population and provide the best possible care whilst developing and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders.
The post holder will positively contribute to and lead on areas of community transformation. The post holder will ensure best practice and learning is disseminated across the care group and that services are delivered within the GMMH quality framework, supporting the continued success of the organisation in delivering high quality mental health services.
Main duties of the jobThis is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate, dynamic senior leader to take up the role of Clinical Services Manager for the Community teams in Trafford. You will be responsible for the delivery of a safe and high-quality mental health service for our community. The Community Care Group has a strong Senior Leadership Team, that you will contribute to, and continue to develop a cohesive team with strong governance and risk management within structures.
About usGreater 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 responsibilitiesIf successful, you will provide leadership and operational management to the service teams and be a key member of a the community Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
Contact with the service as part of recruitment is actively encouraged.
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential- Significant operational experience
- Community experience
- Budget management
Desirable- Experience of CSM role
- Experience of working on large scale projects
QualificationsEssentialDesirable- Management or leadership course
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 Apply through our website.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 Apply through our website.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Apply through our website.For questions about the job, contact:Head of Operations
David Chambers
david.chambers@gmmh.nhs.uk
