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Community Transformation Programme Director

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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Salford, +1

AI generated summary

  • You must excel in communication and organization, manage complex programs, understand mental health services, build stakeholder relationships, engage service users, and lead a multi-disciplinary team.
  • You will lead community transformation initiatives, engage stakeholders, manage delivery teams, provide expert advice, and represent the Trust at various forums while fostering a culture of improvement.

Requirements

  • This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills to lead the delivery of GMMH’s Community Transformation Programme.
  • Aligned to the NHS Ten year health plan, the opportunity to deliver a comprehensive change to the way the Trust works with its partners to deliver care, providing integrated mental health services that are inclusive and accessible, supporting people’s mental health needs and enabling them to live well in their community.
  • The postholder will lead a large, multi-disciplinary team, to implement the agreed transformed community care model, whilst needing to flex the approach to account for locality differences in demand and staffing. This will involve working with operational and clinical leads from across the Trust, and working closely with people with lived experience, carers, staff representatives and commissioners.
  • Not only would the individual need to be expert at managing complex large programmes of work, influencing people in different organisations (local authorities and ICB) but would need a good understanding of mental health community services.
  • Lead the design, planning, and execution of GMMH’s community transformation programme, including exiting of a number of Section 75 agreements with local authorities.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders including commissioners, operational and clinical teams and partner organisations. This involves representing GMMH as the senior responsible officer, with responsibility for delivery of the transformed community model of care.
  • Effectively engage service users and service user groups in the development of proposals.
  • Provide expert advice and assurance to senior stakeholders and GMMH’s Board of Directors.
  • Effectively management delivery team to ensure delivery of milestones within agreed timescales and budgets, managing risks as necessary.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and collaboration.
  • Ensure appropriate training, development, and performance management.
  • Represent the Trust at regional and national forums.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, planning, and execution of GMMH’s community transformation programme, including exiting of a number of Section 75 agreements with local authorities.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders including commissioners, operational and clinical teams and partner organisations. This involves representing GMMH as the senior responsible officer, with responsibility for delivery of the transformed community model of care.
  • Effectively engage service users and service user groups in the development of proposals.
  • Provide expert advice and assurance to senior stakeholders and GMMH’s Board of Directors.
  • Effectively management delivery team to ensure delivery of milestones within agreed timescales and budgets, managing risks as necessary.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and collaboration.
  • Ensure appropriate training, development, and performance management.
  • Represent the Trust at regional and national forums.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Community Transformation Programme Director position?

The position requires extensive experience in leading complex, large-scale programmes, a strong understanding of mental health community services, and excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

What type of team will the Community Transformation Programme Director lead?

The Director will lead a large, multi-disciplinary team responsible for implementing the transformed community care model.

How will the Community Transformation Programme align with national initiatives?

The program is aligned with the NHS Ten Year Health Plan, aiming to deliver integrated mental health services that are inclusive, accessible, and supportive of community mental health needs.

Who are the key stakeholders that the Director will work with?

The Director will work closely with operational and clinical leads from across the Trust, people with lived experience, carers, staff representatives, commissioners, and partner organisations.

What responsibilities does the Director have regarding stakeholder engagement?

The Director is responsible for building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as the senior responsible officer for the transformed community model of care.

How is success measured for this role?

Success is measured by the effective management of the delivery team, achievement of milestones within agreed timescales and budgets, and the ability to manage risks throughout the program.

Will the Director be involved in training and development?

Yes, the Director will ensure appropriate training, development, and performance management for the team.

What is the geographical area covered by Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH)?

GMMH provides services across Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan, in addition to specialist mental health and substance misuse services throughout Greater Manchester and the north west of England.

Who can I contact for more information about the job?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Elizabeth Calder, Director of Strategy & Partnerships at elizabeth.calder@gmmh.nhs.uk, or arrange a discussion with Nazma Mahmood at nazma.mahmood@gmmh.nhs.uk or call 0161 358 2105.

What kind of work environment can I expect at GMMH?

GMMH fosters a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and collaboration, providing employees with opportunities to learn, develop their skills, and generate new ideas to improve care for service users.

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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

We provide life-changing mental health and substance misuse recovery services.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2017
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services across Greater Manchester. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate mental health care that enhances the quality of life for individuals and their families. They focus on supporting mental wellbeing through comprehensive, patient-centered services and innovative treatments tailored to meet the needs of their diverse community.