Team Manager Referral and Assessment Hub

As part of community transformation we are changing the way we Support individuals who are referred to Community Mental health services. We are continuing to develop the referral and assessment hub and are looking to recruit a B7 Team Manager to support the ongoing transformation of the service. This post is a full time position (37.5 hours per week) and the working hours will be 9am - 5pm 5 days per week . The Hub is currently operational Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm so flexible working can be discussed. The post holder will be expected to travel across Salford and expected that base will be flexible. This post includes participation in the Bronze on call rota., Support the team to:

• Triage all referrals coming into the referral and assessment hub as part of a team. Providing an onward journey if not appropriate for Community Services.
• Completing assessments for those people requiring specialist mental health services under Community Mental Health Team or Neighbourhood Mental Health Team.
• To provide line management and Team management.
• To link in with CMHTs, NMHT and wider community services, and attend meetings as needed.
• To develop and maintain relationships and pathways with other services
• To promote awareness of the role of the referral and assessment hub, within local service area/team, GP practices and the wider community.
• Supporting with service management
• Support with policy and service improvement and development
• Supporting service user, carer and stakeholder involvement
• Promote a culture of learning, education and professional development
• Championing quality assurance by establishing quality standards relating to the service user and carer experience, implementing Divisional Action Plans and undertaking complaint investigations
• Adherer to the principles of safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in line with Trust Policy and local reporting procedure and ensuring junior staff compliance with this.
  
  Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 120locations.
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.