Job Description

Are you passionate about mental health and ready to make a real difference in people's lives? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Service Manager to join our vibrant, multi-disciplinary Adults Community Mental Health Service in Slough.



We are well-established group of dedicated professionals, including social workers, community mental health nurses, consultant psychiatrists, psychological therapists, occupational therapists, community support workers, employment specialists, and administrative staff. Jointly funded by the Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Slough Borough Council, we are committed to providing top-class care and support to adults with significant mental illnesses and their carers.



Why Join Us?

Collaborative Environment:

Work alongside a diverse team of experts in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Impactful Work:

Play a crucial role in designing and delivering a range of service improvements, which will benefit the lives of our service users.

Professional Growth:

Gain valuable experience and training while making a tangible difference in the community and within the team.

What We're Looking For:

We need someone with expert knowledge in a healthcare area of specialism within an Adult Mental Health service and the ability to use expert advice/knowledge when interacting on health and social care subjects.



This post is funded by, and accountable to, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT ) , however as a number of services that report into this role are joint funded by the respective Local Authority, some responsibilities and activities are carried out in line with policies from both organisations.



This role oversees the operation of designated Community Mental Health Services for Adults (the Services) in the Locality on behalf of BHFT and the respective Local Authority . See organisation chart .

As a Senior Service Manager , you'll :

E nsure that services are delivered whilst meeting statutory requirements for the Local Authority and key performance targets for BHFT .



P articipate as a member of the Senior Management Team in the Locality, to deliver all aspects of mental health service to the highest quality and standard s with available resources.



Work autonomously and have the freedom to take action , advise and implement new ideas and projects within the service, whilst ensuring that the fundamental service purpose and delivery is not impacted



P rovide high level and complex professional and managerial advice, guidance and instruction as requested and required by the multi-disciplinary team .



D eputise for the Locality Manager /Head of Service as required .



B uild and M aintain effective relationships with appropriate staff across both organisations as well as with system stakeholders within Frimley ICS, Primary Care networks and CCG .



Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

Caring for and about you is our top priority



Committed to providing good quality, safe services



Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions



Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:



Flexible working options to support work-life balance



27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell



Generous NHS pension scheme



Excellent learning and career development opportunities



'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles



Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services



Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants



Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality



Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave



Free parking across Trust sites

The "must haves" for this role:

Mental Health professional registration (RMN, SW, OT)



Masters Degree in health/social care or equivalent qualification/experience as well as evidence of CPD, or specialist training.



Exceptional interpersonal, influencing and communication skills and the ability to engage clinicians and other stakeholder groups in change, development and improvement



Demonstrable experience of managing difficult situations with service users that have complex mental health conditions and challenging behaviours



For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.



We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.



We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.



We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Debra Broderick on 01753 690 950 or email: Debra.Broderick@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help.



We have identified that this is a role where we have underrepresentation of ethnically diverse colleagues. As part of our commitment to inclusion and Unity Against Racism we offer guaranteed interviews to candidates who meet the essential criteria and identify as: Asian or Asian British, Black or Black British, Mixed and 'Other' Ethnic Groups.



Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.