Service Manager

Job Introduction Everyone's Turning Point is unique. It's the moment when someone realises, they have made a small but important step forward. Very often, that small step is the start of the recovery process! Douglas House Independent Hospital, located in a community setting in South Manchester, is a Nurse led service.

It is a centre of excellence for rehabilitation, treatment and the care of 12 men and women suffering from illnesses that are psychotic in nature. Rated 'good' overall with 'excellent' in the effective domain, at our last CQC Inspection, Douglas House is a great place to work.

If you are passionate about recovery focused interventions, and enjoy leading a truly meaningful multi-disciplinary team? Then this job may be for you! We support our patients to reach their full potential, working towards their personal recovery goals.

Ultimately our aim is to reintroduce and maintain daily living skills, psychosocial interventions, and the necessary skills to equip people to integrate and live more independently in the community. We are now looking for a dynamic, innovative, committed, and enthusiastic Service Manager.

Role Responsibility You will lead the service as the Registered Manager and as a fit and proper person (as defined by the CQC). You will be responsible for the management of the team, patients and maintaining safe premises.

You will guide staff from a variety of disciplines, including, Nurses, support staff, Assistant Psychologist, an OT and an Art Therapist. You will lead by example in this multi-disciplinary team. You will work to evidence-based frameworks and treatments, including adherence to NICE guidance, and all aspects of Clinical Governance.

As Service Manager you will provide effective operational / clinical leadership and management to achieve the delivery of the business objectives and meet all required regulatory requirements. You You will also be expected to manage financial expenditure against an agreed budget, ensure value for money in procurement of goods and services and contribute to local budget setting, ensuring that the service is delivered within the financial resources available.

In addition, you will direct the Clinical team to ensure that there is ongoing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, treatment and support. This role is in essence to lead the service in all aspects from clinical, operational to administrative. For the suitably qualified and experienced individual, the professional cha...

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