Suicide Prevention Lead

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in Prestwich seeks a Suicide Prevention Lead to coordinate and lead its suicide prevention strategies. This role involves acting as an ambassador, connecting with multiple stakeholders, and promoting a strategic approach to mental health initiatives. Candidates should have experience in mental health services and a commitment to community support. The position offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead suicide prevention strategies.
• Act as an ambassador for the Trust in multiple settings.
• Connect with stakeholders to develop strategic approaches.

Job description

Overview

The Suicide Prevention Lead is a Trust-wide role which co-ordinates and leads Greater Manchester Mental Health’s approaches to suicide prevention, at both strategic and clinical levels. A key part of this role is to be responsible for the implementation of the Trust's Suicide prevention strategy and promoting this initiative, reporting to the Medical Director.

The role will act as an ambassador for the Trust to connect with multiple stakeholders in a variety of clinical and corporate settings to support the development of a strategic approach to suicide prevention that encompasses and supports the organisation in a whole system approach. As an ambassador for the Trust, the role will be well connected both locally and nationally to contribute to and learn from research and developments in these areas.

Organisation

Greater 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.

About the area

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.

People and development

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.

How to apply

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Nazurally / Mike Hunter
Job title: Medical Directorate
Email address: [e-mail]