Head of Operations

There is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate, dynamic senior leader to take up the role of Head of Operations for our Adult Forensic Services.

You will be responsible for the delivery of a safe and high-quality mental health service for the the Adult Forensic Services. Our has a strong Senior Leadership Team, that you will lead, and continue to develop a cohesive team with strong governance and risk management within structures.

You will be part of a supportive and connected Care Group, and one of the key driver of our improvement journey at our Adult Forensic Services.

If you meet the criteria in the person spec, and require any further information, please contact:
Adam Young, Associate Director of Operations

Please see job description for full details of the post.

Accountable to the Chief Operating Officer and responsible to the Associate Director of Operations, as part of the locality Care Group, the post holder will provide and deliver operational management and leadership for their designated Locality.

The post holder will have an agreed portfolio of services, and in conjunction with the Associate Director of Operations, other Care Group Leads, Lead Clinicians, Care Group Business Manager and Service Managers, they will ensure services are of the highest quality.

Leading a large team, the post holder will provide line management supervision and support to Service Managers, Lead Clinicians and other team members as required.

As a Head of Operations you will ensure services are place based, locally informed, meet the needs of local populations and provide the best possible care. Developing and maintaining positive relationships with Commissioners and other key stakeholders.

In conjunction with the Associate Director of Operations the post holder will positively contribute to the strategic development of the Trust, ensuring best practice and learning is disseminated across the organization and that services are delivered within the GMMH quality framework, supporting the continued success of the organisation in delivering high quality mental health and substance misuse services.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in the Greater Manchester region delivering a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

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.

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.

Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements - 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts