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Job overview
We 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 Bolton footprint.
You 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 job
To undertake the duties and responsibilities associated with an Operational Manager
To support and deputise for the Service Manager in their duties
To support and manage the Clinical Team Managers and senior staff
To 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the job description and person specification for full details.
Staff benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Operational Manager with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 3 months (Secondment). The application deadline is 04 Jun 2026.
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