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Operational ManagerNHS

Wigan, WN2 2JA Permanent £57,528 to £64,750
Posted 7 August 2026 Closing date 21 August 2026
Ince (Manchester) Rail Station (0.4 miles away) Wigan Bus Station (1.2 miles away)

Job summary

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.

Job description

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

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

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.

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