Business Manager for Psychological Services

Business Manager for Psychological Services - Research Innovation Clinic 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Support Manager to play a pivotal role in the establishment and launch of a new and innovative initiative: the NHS Lanarkshire psychological therapies research and training clinic, based at the University of Strathclyde. The partnership between NHS Lanarkshire and the University of Strathclyde will establish a psychological therapies research and teaching clinic, located at the University but serving residents of Lanarkshire. A key responsibility of the role will be leading the development and implementation of robust, governance‑complaint NHS systems within the University setting, including NHS/University ethics compliance processes for data collection. The post holder will also provide high‑level managerial provision to the Clinic Director and Lead Clinician, including project management oversight and reporting on the progress of the innovation, alongside overseeing budget planning and management, ensuring financial accountability and adherence to agreed resources. This post is on a fixed term six month basis (0.6 wte) and would suit a secondment. NHS Lanarkshire Responsibilities Provide a full clinical support service, including project management, business management, budget management, vacancy management and administrative services management, to the Clinic Director and Lead Clinician. Take lead responsibility for collation and analysis of waiting time performance data, and provide interpretation and reports to the Clinic Director and Lead Clinician. Manage vacancies, long‑term sickness absence and maternity leave across the service, including submission of recruitment documentation and liaison with HR Recruitment. Take lead responsibility for specific projects as identified by the Clinic Director and represent Psychological Services on these at various levels in NHS Lanarkshire and in relation to partner agencies. Support the Clinic Director to ensure the Service meets its clinical and research governance standards and the requirements of NHS Lanarkshire. Participate as a key member of the Psychological Services Professional Leadership Team (PLT) to implement the strategic aims of the service. Contribute to the development and operation of Strategy across Lanarkshire, linking with partner agencies, especially North & South Lanarkshire Council as required. Provide a high level of managerial support to the Clinic Director and Lead Clinician. Ideal Candidate Experience of working within Psychological Services/Mental Health settings. Contract type Fixed Term or Secondment for 6 months. Employment type Part Time – 22.2 hours per week. Location and Working Pattern Based in Mental Health & Learning Disabilities within Strathclyde University. Applicants shortlisted may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations. Contact Please contact Joanne Waine, Head of Psychological Specialties – For enquiry regarding the application form or recruitment process, contact Gemma Irwin, Recruitment Administrator – Please include the job title and reference number in your email. Benefits A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service A minimum of 8 days of public holidays Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension) Paid sick leave increasing with length of service Occupational health services Employee counselling services Work‑life Balance policies and procedures Additional Information Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. 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