Mental Health Service Development Lead

4 weeks ago


Lancaster, United Kingdom Quality Care Recruit Full time

Quality Care Recruit Seeks Transformative Mental Health Service Development Manager


Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.

Job title: Mental Health Service Development Manager

Type of role: Permanent. Full-Time 35 hrs a week

Salary: £57,000 per annum

Location: Home based with travel across Northwest, UK (Manchester / Liverpool area)

Quality Care Recruit has partnered with a dynamic mental health provider who is redefining patient-centered care in their region. Across their independent hospitals and community-based settings, this organisation champions a holistic approach to care. As their Service Development Manager, you'll drive the evolution of this adaptable network.

The Role of Mental Health Service Development Manager

  • Design innovative services and comprehensive redesigns ensuring seamless rollout across diverse settings.
  • Empower teams with impactful training and professional development.
  • Analyse risks, craft mitigation strategies, and guide the organization's strategic growth.
  • Collaborate with management to realize bold new ideas.
  • Utilise market and competitor analysis to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of care.

Responsibilities of Mental Health Service Development Manager

  • Shape the future of mental health services from rehabilitation to crisis intervention, spanning hospital and community-based care.
  • Champion a patient-centered approach, collaborating with service users to design plans tailored to their needs.
  • Support teams in offering a powerful blend of nursing, occupational therapy, and specialised psychotherapeutic techniques.
  • Be part of an organisation that prioritises patient voices, co-designing new services based on lived experiences.

Experience and skills required for this Mental Health Service Development Manager

  • 5+ years' experience in service transformation- from design through implementation.
  • 3+ years designing and delivering training/professional development in healthcare.
  • Expertise in assessing and mitigating business risks.
  • A strong grasp of commissioning structures and contract lifecycles.
  • Success collaborating with senior management on strategic plans, KPIs, and challenging the status quo.
  • Passion for driving change through collaboration and innovation.
  • Driver with vehicle essential

Remuneration and rewards package

  • Competitive Salary: £57,000 per annum
  • Generous Pension: Matched employee/employer contributions
  • Work-Life Balance: 38 days per annum (includes BH) + buy/sell days
  • Extensive package

How to Apply

Ready to shape the future of collaborative mental healthcare? Submit your CV and cover letter to Quality Care Recruit will carefully review all qualified candidates.



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