Job summary
- Main area
- .
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9-5pm - Happy to discuss flexible working)
- Job ref
- 437-7415825-C
- Employer
- Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sefton House
- Town
- Bolton
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Team Manager - MHUT
Band 7
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Team Manager at Greater Manchester Mental Health Tactical Urgent Triage Team (GM MHUT).
Emergency services are receiving increasing volumes of calls for individuals presenting with acute mental health issues in the community. A significant proportion of emergency services resource is being used to support individuals struggling with their mental health, who often present with complex issues that require further assessment and ongoing support.
The Mental Health Urgent Triage Team (MHUT) are a partnership between Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) and Greater Manchester Police (GMP). The postholder will provide operational leadership to the team. The postholder will be based within the clinical hub in Sefton House and will be trained in the use of the EOC software systems.
Main duties of the job
Provide effective leadership to the designated team.
Participate in and provide regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy.
Complete IPDR's with designated team as per trust policy.
Deputise for and represent the Operational Manager when required.
Implement workload supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and professional advice delivered.
Work with local services to enhance pathways, seeking opportunity when clinically appropriate to reduce the demand on emergency services and improve the experience of the service user.
Develop and maintain effective working partnerships with services
Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards by completing regular clinical audits with the team.
Participate and take a lead in promoting positive interagency working.
Manage the Health Roster for 24 hour shift pattern.
Ensure a safe space for the team during regular staff meeting and case reviews.
Undertake a senior practitioner role as required within the service to maintain direct assessment and care skills/working knowledge of the service.
Formulate and implement local clinical and operational practices and procedures as appropriate.
Take a lead in the recruitment and selection and induction processes in accordance with all three Trust policies
Proactively support the formulation and implementation of clinical and operational practices, and procedures as appropriate.
Working for our organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
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
Person specification
Meets the requirements of the Job Specification
Essential criteria
- Understanding of urgent care services across GM including mental health liaison, community mental health teams and home based treatment teams
Desirable criteria
- Experience in service improvement and organisational change
Management experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of leadership experience
- Experience of working within Mental Health services
Desirable criteria
- Experience in service improvement
- Compassionate leader
Good communicator
Essential criteria
- Evidence of strong communication skills
Desirable criteria
- A good understanding of supervisions and appraisals
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Faye McShane
- Job title
- Operational Managers
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01942 764481
- Additional information
Please get in touch if you wish to discuss the role further or pay an informal visit
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