Job overview

The Team Manager will be responsible for the operational management and development of the Military Veteran Service (MVS) and OpCourage North West service in conjunction with the senior management team.

OpCourage North West is a multi-disciplinary team of practitioners is commissioned to offer psychological treatment and interventions to Veterans of the British Armed Forces who live in the North West, who are experiencing mental health difficulties.  The post holder will manage the operational requirements of the service, and have clear aims for the team’s development and be able to achieve targets and goals set.

MVS is a multi-disciplinary team of practitioners which is commissioned to offer psychological treatment and intervention to Veterans of the British Armed Forces (including current reservists when not mobilised) who live in Greater Manchester and Lancashire, who are experiencing complex mental health difficulties related to their military service, whose mental health condition is related to their military service, e.g. linked to experiences whilst serving and/or difficulties with transition to civilian life; and who are suitable for psychological therapy but unable or unwilling to access local mainstream services; and not currently being treated by secondary care mental health services. 

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities
• To  manage the MVS and OpCourage Service, supported by the services lead. 
• To effectively manage, direct and supervise the work of staff within the team. 
• To effectively and efficiently manage resources within the team in liaison with the service manager. 
• To ensure the team work to national legislation, local policies and procedures and eligibility criteria. 
• To ensure the service works to agreed objectives and targets and meets service KPIs. 
• To work with and monitor performance within clinics and the impact on the Mental Health Service. 
• Coordination of the workforce to ensure all clinical activity is covered.
• To ensure the team have appropriate training, clinical skills and supervision to meet the needs of the service. 

Working for our organisation

At Pennine Care you’ll do more than join something – you’ll be valued for who you are; you’ll be making a difference and be part of something good and important.

In the latest NHS staff survey, we ranked as the best place to work out of all the mental health and learning disability trusts in the North West. 

Our colleagues are the beating heart and pride of our organisation. Everyone contributes towards our vision of a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities.

Our strong values of kindness, fairness, ingenuity and determination guide us – they are fundamental to who we are, wherever we are.

Equality diversity and inclusion is at the top of our agenda. We believe that a diverse, inclusive and engaged culture is vital; that everyone’s value should be recognised and respected.

We proactively challenge injustices, with a commitment to becoming anti-racist and supporting our transgender and non-binary colleagues. We also have thriving staff networks to make sure everyone has a voice.

We’ve got big ambitions for the future and a clear path to get there. You’ll be supported to achieve and upskill, with opportunities to learn and progress.

We care for our colleagues and offer a range of health and wellbeing support; such as a dedicated wellbeing service, flexible working options for work-life balance, plus regular wellbeing sessions and courses.