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From the employer's advert, checked 27 October 2026.
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors as “Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust” (Skilled Worker). Register checked 23 October 2026.
About the job
Job summary
We are delighted to welcome applicant interested in working within our addictions and homeless hub services in the role of Operational Manager.
The successful applicant will work directly with our Rough Sleeper Drug and Alcohol team in Salford as well as the wider Homeless Hub services supporting individuals with cooccurring mental health, and who may use alcohol and drug.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person with experience working within clinical community services. Someone who is keen to support our frontline staff and our work with partners to meet the needs for people facing multiple disadvantage homelessness.
Main duties of the job
The Operational Manager will be responsible for the operational and financial management of identified defined service areas, which may include wards, teams and work streams within the specialist service network.
They will be visible and accessible to staff and service users acting as a role model and champion for recovery and change. The Operational Manager will ensure that care of the highest standard is delivered and maintained within their identified areas.
This will be achieved through the setting and monitoring of key performance standards and ensure the development of the workforce.
The Operational Manager will work closely and collaboratively alongside clinical partners in the service,
The post holder will ensure all interventions and care is delivered and maintained with the needs of patients/service users being central to service provision and development.
The post holder will deputise for the Clinical Service Manager and cover in their absence, reporting through to the Head of Operations, where required.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 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
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
About the employer
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Advert text from Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, published on NHS Jobs. Read the original advert.
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