Community Service Manager B8B

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking an experienced Service Manager for Community Mental Health Services in the South locality. The role oversees a large multidisciplinary workforce, with responsibility for safe, effective, and integrated service delivery and a substantial budget.

You will lead three Community Mental Health Teams, a Primary Care Mental Health Team and a Psychotherapy Team, driving service improvement and working across partner agencies to deliver person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Supporting service delivery and governance across complex care systems
• Driving service improvement and redesign initiatives
• Leading delegated aspects of Mental Health Strategy where applicable
• Spearheading local innovations to enhance service quality and integration
• Engaging with patients, families, elected members, the Third Sector and partner agencies
• Promoting joint working across HSCPs, acute services and partners for person-centred care

Job description

Are you a proven leader with a track record of delivering high-quality Mental Health services?

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual with a history of effective leadership, strategic thinking, and service improvement to join our South Senior Management Team.

This pivotal role as Service Manager for Community Mental Health Services involves overseeing the safe, effective, and integrated delivery of Mental Health services across the South locality. You will lead a large, multidisciplinary workforce and hold responsibility for managing a significant budget. The post also includes leadership and management of three Community Mental Health Teams, a Primary Care Mental Health Team, and a Psychotherapy Team.

We are looking for someone with a demonstrated track record in achieving high standards of patient care, and who consistently upholds professional values such as integrity, compassion, accountability, and respect.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting service delivery and governance across complex care systems
• Driving service improvement and redesign initiatives
• Supporting and leading delegated aspects of the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Mental Health Strategy
• Spearheading local innovations and projects to enhance service quality and integration
• Engaging effectively with patients, families, elected members, the Third Sector, and partner agencies
• Promoting joint working across HSCPs, acute services, and partner agencies to deliver coordinated, person centred care

If you are a confident, forward-thinking leader with a proven track record in improving outcomes for patients and service users, we want to hear from you.

Colin MacDonald, Head of Adult Services Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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