via Indeed · 18 September 2026 ·1 day ago

Service Manager Community Mental Health Services B8B

NHS Scotland
Greenock Full-time
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An exciting opportunity has arisen within Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership for an experienced and highly motivated Service Manager to lead Community Mental Health Services across Inverclyde.

Reporting to the Head of Mental Health you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a diverse portfolio of community mental health services, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and person\-centred care while supporting the wider objectives of the HSCP.

The post holder will have responsibility for the operational management and development of a range of multidisciplinary and integrated services including:

  • Adult Community Mental Health Team

  • Older People's Mental Health Team

  • Community Response Service

  • Primary Care Mental Health Team

  • Associated commissioned services and partnership arrangements across health and social care.
This is a key senior leadership role with responsibility for service performance, workforce management, governance, risk management, financial stewardship, service redesign and partnership working across NHS, Local Authority, third\-sector and primary care interfaces. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and service improvement while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety and patient outcomes.

We are seeking an individual with substantial relevant experience within a complex health, social care or public sector environment. You should possess excellent leadership, communication and relationship\-management skills, together with a proven ability to manage change, lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver high\-quality services within challenging operational and financial environments.

Applicants should be educated to degree level or possess equivalent experience and hold a relevant professional qualification, such as Nursing, Occupational Therapy or another recognised health discipline. Registration with the appropriate professional body (e.g. NMC or HCPC) is essential.

This role offers the opportunity to influence the future direction of community mental health services and contribute to service transformation across Inverclyde HSCP while working as part of a supportive and ambitious senior management team.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Katrina Phillips, Head of Service for Mental Health email: Katrina.Phillips@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work\-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full\-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as *“various”*, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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