This is a 6-12 months GMMH internal secondment opportunity as a head of operations for inpatient and community CAMHS for greater Manchester, GM Early Intervention Teams, and GM University student mental health service. The post will be between Monday-Friday 37.5 hours, and will mainly be based at Prestwich hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for growth, development and innovation, and will be well supported within the senior leadership and quality structures reportable to the associate director of operations. Responsibilities Accountable to the Chief Operating Officer and responsible to the Associate Director of Operations, as part of the Specialist Care Group, the post holder will provide and deliver operational management and leadership for their services within the division which are as follows:

Inpatient CAMHS – Prestwich Community CAMHS – Wigan and Bolton Early intervention and EDIT Teams – Greater Manchester GM University Student Mental Health team

The post holder will successfully lead this portfolio of services, and in conjunction with the Associate Director of Operations, other Care Group Leads, Lead Clinicians and Service Managers, they will ensure services are of the highest quality. 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 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. 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. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Bridget Hughes Job title: Associate Director of Operations Email address: bridget.hughes@gmmh.nhs.uk Hayley.McGowan@gmmh.nhs.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr