Research funding manager

TN United Kingdom; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a motivated leader to manage a dynamic Community Mental Health Team in Ashton-under-Lyne. This role involves overseeing daily operations, providing supervision, and ensuring high-quality care for individuals with severe mental health needs. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience as a senior mental health practitioner and a passion for making a difference in the community. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional mental health services and fostering a supportive environment for both staff and clients.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Practitioner with substantial experience in a senior role.
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the Community Mental Health Team.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery and adherence to policies.

Skills

Mental Health Assessment Skills

Team Leadership

Risk Assessment and Management

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Education

Degree in Health or Social Care

Formal Teaching Qualification

Job description

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Research funding manager, Ashton-under-Lyne

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Client:

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to provide strong leadership to an integrated, dynamic and friendly CMHT.

We are looking for a motivated individual who has the ability to lead the day to day operation of the CMHT, providing management and supervision to the integrated health and social care team. The successful applicant will be responsible for both PCFT and Tameside Council Staff.

If you are passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of people with severe and enduring mental health needs and have a focus on providing safe, effective high quality care with support from the community services manager then we would be delighted to receive your application.

Applicants should be a Registered Mental Health Practitioner (CPN, Social Worker, OT) with current registration or other professional registered qualification in a health or social care field with substantial experience as a senior mental health practitioner at Band 6 or equivalent level in a CMHT or similar service with clients with severe/ enduring mental health issues.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have responsibility for the management and supervision of the Community Mental Health Team.

This is an integrated heath and social care team and the manager will line manage and supervise both health and social care staff and be accountable for the standard of practice which must be delivered according to the Policies and Procedures of both Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust and Tameside Borough Council.

You will provide strong leadership to the team to ensure it performs in the most efficient and effective way ensuring all key performance indicators are met whilst providing a safe and high quality service.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We are really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure were a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted

Person specification

essential and desireable

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) , Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with current registration or other professional registered qualification in a health or social care with Current Registration with Professional body
• Educated to degree level or working towards Formal teaching qualification Completion of Preparation for Mentorship / Practice Teacher / Fieldwork Educator qualification or willingness to comple
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and CPA Knowledge of key guidance, screening and assessment processes related to CMHT client group Knowledge of NICE guidance and best practice guidelines with regards to this client group. Knowledge of risk management issues
• Ability to function and make decisions in a fast paced, dynamic environment Ability to represent Oldham mental health services and build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders. Evidence of well-developed comprehensive mental health assessment skills. Evidence of well-developed risk assessment and management skills Evidence of well-developed team leadership and management skills Evidence of the ability to lead, motivate and manage a group of skilled staff Ability to manage own emotions and deal with others in highly charged situations Experience of governance processes, including responding to complaints and completing investigations following incidents Ability to manage the performance of staff in a Ability to provide education and training to different grades of professional staff both informal and by formal presentation. Evidence of effective change management skills Application Form Interview AFC 18/07/18 JME-294-18 Community Mental Health Team Manager Band 7 consistent and sensitive manner Ability to produce written reports that are clear, unambiguous and produced with agreed timescales.
• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
• Educated to degree level or working towards Formal teaching qualification Completion of Preparation for Mentorship / Practice Teacher / Fieldwork Educator qualification or willingness to comple
• Experience of managing budgets. Experience of working to objectives, within a performance management framework. Experience in chairing professionals meetings Experience of managing / triaging referrals
• Knowledge of the Care Act
• Ability to provide education and training to different grades of professional staff both informal and by formal presentation. Evidence of effective change managment skills