Community Service Manager B8B

NHS Scotland; Munster; On-site; EUR 102,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) invites applications for a Service Manager for Community Mental Health Services to lead the South locality. You will oversee safe, effective, and integrated care across multiple teams, including three Community Mental Health Teams, a Primary Care Mental Health Team, and a Psychotherapy Team, with accountability for a significant budget.

We seek a confident, forward-thinking leader with a track record of improving patient care, governance, and service

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in mental health services and governance.
• Track record of service improvement and strategy delivery.
• Ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Support service delivery and governance across complex care systems.
• Drive service improvement and redesign initiatives.
• Lead delegated aspects of mental health strategy.
• Spearhead local innovations and projects to enhance service quality.
• Engage with patients, families, elected members, the Third Sector and partner agencies.
• Promote joint working across HSCPs, acute services and partners to deliver person-centred care.

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

If you are a confident, forward-thinking leader with a proven track record in improving outcomes for patients and service users, we want to hear from you.

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.