Operational Manager

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Lowton Common; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization seeks an Operational Manager for the Health and Justice Service in Lowton Common, UK. The role includes overseeing the integrated mental health service within Cat C and D male prisons, ensuring high standards of care. Candidates should have strong operational leadership in a secure environment and a commitment to recovery-focused care. This position offers competitive pay enhancements, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

30% pay enhancement for evenings and Saturdays

60% pay enhancement for Sundays and bank holidays

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Strong operational leadership skills required.
• Experience in secure care environment preferred.
• Commitment to recovery-focused care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of Health and Justice Services.
• Enhance quality of care through performance monitoring.
• Develop workforce and foster a culture of improvement.
• Act as deputy to the Service Manager when needed.

Skills

Operational leadership skills

Experience in a secure care environment

Commitment to person-centred care

Job description

Overview

An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for the position of Operational Manager within the Health and Justice Service. This role will involve strategic and operational oversight of a Cat C and Cat D male prison's integrated mental health service, ensuring high standards of care, safety, and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day and financial operations of a designated area within the Health and Justice Services.
• Maintain a strong and visible presence across the service, engaging actively with both staff and service users.
• Uphold and enhance the quality of care delivered within the area, through implementation and monitoring of performance standards.
• Support the ongoing development of the workforce, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and person-centred care.
• Work in close partnership with clinical colleagues to ensure care and interventions are responsive to the needs of service users and contribute meaningfully to their recovery journey.
• Act as deputy to the Service Manager, providing leadership cover when required, and report to the Head of Operations as necessary.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will possess strong operational leadership skills, experience in a secure care environment, and a commitment to person-centred, recovery-focused care. Relevant clinical or managerial experience in mental health or justice settings is desirable.

Benefits

• Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for evenings (8 pm onwards) and Saturdays, 60% additional for Sundays and bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Wellbeing programme.
• Blue Light Card discounts.