Operational Manager for Older Adult Services

The Bolton Mental Health Directorate has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to apply for this role.

The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality Older Adults Community Mental Health Based Services and will deliver on the agreed model and related operational procedures. You will also support and deliver on service developments in relation to the community transformation agenda.


The post holder will have responsibility for the provision of leadership and management for the delivery of efficient and effective community mental health services and will lead, develop, promote and evaluate a flexible service user focused service.

The post holder has responsibility for a portfolio of older adult services which includes the OACMHT, MATs & Care Home Liaison service

This position is currently full time and may require the post holder to travel to other sites within the directorate and other Trust locations as and when required. The post holder will also be expected to participate in the Bronze on site / on call rota.

For further details, please contact Angela Thompson, Service Manager, Community Mental Health Team on tel: 0161 271 0051 or Simon Johns, Head of Operations on 0161 271 0202

Interviews for this post will be held Monday 14th October

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate extensive clinical knowledge and leadership skills, with a clear passion for working with older adult service users and their families and carers, as well as other key stakeholders.

You will demonstrate experience of managing a team / service, the legislative frameworks we work within, have experience of dealing with complex HR issues and managing budgets. Being able to problem solve under pressure is essential, whilst supporting staff and service users.

Working closely with the MDT and senior leadership team will be an integral part of your role.

Ensuring services work within policies and procedures and supporting service improvement will be key aspects of the role.

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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.