Community Service Manager B8B

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Flexible working

Job summary

NHS Scotland in Glasgow invites applications for a Service Manager for Community Mental Health Services. You will supervise a large, multidisciplinary workforce, oversee a significant budget, and lead three Community Mental Health Teams plus related services to deliver safe, integrated care.

The role requires a proven leadership track record, strong strategic thinking, and a commitment to high standards of patient care, with a focus on integrity, compassion, accountability and respect.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership with track record in delivering high-quality mental health services.
• Strategic thinking and service improvement experience in complex health systems.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Support service delivery and governance across complex care systems.
• Drive service improvement and redesign initiatives.
• Lead delegated aspects of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Mental Health Strategy.
• Spearhead local innovations and projects to enhance service quality and integration.
• Engage effectively with patients, families, elected members, the Third Sector and partner agencies.
• Promote joint working across HSCPs, acute services and partner agencies for person-centred care.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Service improvement

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

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

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.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.