Job Description

Job title: Mental Health Service Development Manager

Type of role: Permanent. Full-Time 35 hrs a week

Salary: £57,000 per annum

Location: Home based with travel across Northwest, UK (Manchester / Liverpool area)

Quality Care Recruit has partnered with a dynamic mental health provider who is redefining patient-centered care in their region. Across their independent hospitals and community-based settings, this organisation champions a holistic approach to care. As their Service Development Manager, you'll drive the evolution of this adaptable network.

The Role of Mental Health Service Development Manager

• Design innovative services and comprehensive redesigns ensuring seamless roll-out across diverse settings.
• Empower teams with impactful training and professional development.
• Analyse risks, craft mitigation strategies, and guide the organization's strategic growth.
• Collaborate with management to realize bold new ideas.
• Utilise market and competitor analysis to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of care.

Responsibilities of Mental Health Service Development Manager

• Shape the future of mental health services from rehabilitation to crisis intervention, spanning hospital and community-based care.
• Champion a patient-centered approach, collaborating with service users to design plans tailored to their needs.
• Support teams in offering a powerful blend of nursing, occupational therapy, and specialised psychotherapeutic techniques.
• Be part of an organisation that prioritises patient voices, co-designing new services based on lived experiences.

Experience and skills required for this Mental Health Service Development Manager

• 5+ years' experience in service transformation- from design through implementation.
• 3+ years designing and delivering training/professional development in healthcare.
• Expertise in assessing and mitigating business risks.
• A strong grasp of commissioning structures and contract lifecycles.
• Success collaborating with senior management on strategic plans, KPIs, and challenging the status quo.
• Passion for driving change through collaboration and innovation.
• Driver with vehicle essential

Remuneration and rewards package

• Competitive Salary: £57,000 per annum
• Generous Pension: Matched employee/employer contributions
• Work-Life Balance: 38 days per annum (includes BH) + buy/sell days
• Extensive package

How to Apply

Ready to shape the future of collaborative mental healthcare? Submit your CV and cover letter to Quality Care Recruit will carefully review all qualified candidates.