Operational Manager

Job summaryWe are seeking a dynamic, motivated and experienced individual to join our team as CAMHS Operational Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to work in Children's and Young Peoples (CYP) Mental Health sector.

You will play an important part in a dynamic and forward-thinking service delivering and responsible for CAMHS services across the Wigan and Bolton footprint and Junction 17 Day ServiceYou will work in partnership and represent at senior level with Managers and other Operational Leads, and will further develop, support and advocate the partnership and strategic vision for mental health provision across Bolton services.

This role is essential in providing flexibility whilst ensuring effective team and system management and support. The Operational Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing mental health services, ensuring the delivery of high quality services and will be crucial at the interface between clinical/operational and with our partners and stakeholders.

Main duties of the jobTo undertake the duties and responsibilities associated with an Operational ManagerTo support and deputise for the Service Manager in their dutiesTo support and manage the Clinical Team Managers and senior staffTo become part of the Senior Leadership Team , locally and within the CAMHS division.

To have oversight of finance and budgets for the service. To ensure the safe and consistent clinical function and governance of the service. About usGreater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

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.

DetailsDate posted23 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary 57,528 to 64,750 a year per annum pro rata ContractSecondmentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number437-8361515Job locationsCAMHS Crisi Team Wigan and BoltonHorwich Wellbeing CentreBoltonBL65PYUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease read the job description and person specification for full details.

Staff benefits27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 yearsExcellent pensionCycle to work schemeSalary sacrifice car schemeWellbeing programmeBlue Light Card Discounts Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease read the job description and person specification for full details.

Staff benefits27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 yearsExcellent pensionCycle to work schemeSalary sacrifice car schemeWellbeing programmeBlue Light Card DiscountsPerson Specification Experience EssentialKnowledge and experience of CAMHSDesirableManagerial experience CPD EssentialEvidence of post graduate study or equivalent Person Specification Experience EssentialKnowledge and experience of CAMHSDesirableManagerial experience CPD EssentialEvidence of post graduate study or equivalentDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameGreater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation TrustAddressCAMHS Crisi Team Wigan and BoltonHorwich Wellbeing CentreBoltonBL65PYUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameGreater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation TrustAddressCAMHS Crisi Team Wigan and BoltonHorwich Wellbeing CentreBoltonBL65PYUnited KingdomEmployer's website

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