Team Manager - Talking Therapies

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

Job summary

A mental health services provider in Wigan seeks candidates for positions in their Psychological Therapies Division. The role involves leading established services, managing staff, and supporting HR initiatives. A commitment to equality and diversity in recruitment is essential. Benefits include 27 days of annual leave, a pension plan, and various discounts.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card discounts

fuelGenie Fuel Cards

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day management and leadership of established services.
• Provide line management supervision to staff and deputise for/support the Operational Manager.
• Recruit, train and retain staff.
• Work closely with HR to support staff and implement HR policies where required.
• Chair team meetings and identify learning opportunities with the wider management team.
• Support ongoing development of the team.

Job description

Overview

GMMH Psychological Therapies Division is a large Talking Therapies reporting service for people experiencing common mental health disorders. The team consists of psychological wellbeing practitioners, cognitive behavioural therapists, counsellors, mental health practitioners and psychologists.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day management and leadership of established services.
• Provide line management supervision to staff and deputise for/support the Operational Manager.
• Recruit, train and retain staff.
• Work closely with HR to support staff and implement HR policies where required.
• Chair team meetings and identify learning opportunities with the wider management team.
• Support ongoing development of the team.

Requirements & Eligibility

All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks. Post holders who require a DBS will subscribe to the DBS Update Service and maintain registration throughout employment.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under‑represented groups, including BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process or would value additional support, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increases to 29 after 5 years, 33 after 10 years)
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)