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Mental Health Shift Manager

BrisDoc Healthcare Services

Bristol, BS14 0BBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£15.27 to £17.10

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

7 October 2026

7 days left

Job description

Join our Award-winning Mental Health Service as a Shift Manager and Make a Real Difference! Our Mental Health Integrated Access Partnership is revolut...

As a Shift Manager, you will oversee the operational management of our mental health service, ensuring the patient advice queue is managed efficiently.

You will provide clear direction and support to colleagues, ensuring the consistent application of standard operating procedures. Your responsibilities include managing incoming calls with empathy and professionalism, optimising resource deployment, and addressing any resourcing issues promptly.

You will also be proactive in responding to risks within the healthcare system, implementing business continuity plans when necessary. Additionally, you will produce comprehensive shift reports and facilitate effective communication across the service.

Join our Mental Health Integrated Access Partnership, a pioneering service revolutionising mental health crisis care. As a Shift Manager, you will be at the heart of our service, ensuring its efficient and effective operation. Your leadership and dedication will drive our mission to deliver compassionate, timely, and high-quality care to our community.

  • Operational Leadership:Oversee and coordinate the operational management of the mental health service across the region. Ensure our patient advice queue is managed efficiently and to the highest standards. Balance demand and capacity effectively while managing the interface with NHS 111 during shifts.
  • Team Direction:Lead by providing clear direction and support to colleagues throughout the shift. Ensure the consistent application of standard operating procedures and produce comprehensive shift reports. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across all parts of the service and with external providers.
  • Call Handling:Manage incoming calls from healthcare professionals and patients with empathy and professionalism, adhering to our safety calling process. Ensure timely, informed, and professional responses to all callers. Accurately enter all referrals into the patient database.
  • Resource Management:Optimise the deployment of resources throughout the shift. Promptly address any resourcing issues due to sickness or absence with appropriate contingency plans. Support the Clinical team in delivering suitable care pathways for each patient.
  • Risk Management:Proactively respond to key risks within the healthcare system during your shift. Implement business continuity plans in the event of IT or equipment failures. Address any immediate non-compliance or training issues, reporting these to Team Managers.

  • Competitive Salary:Enhanced rates for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
  • NHS Pension:Employer contributions at 23.7%.
  • Generous Leave:25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays, increasing with service.
  • Annual Bonuses:Up to 3 bonuses per year.
  • Training and Development:Paid training time and ongoing development opportunities.
  • NHS Discount Scheme:Various discounts available.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme:Promotes a healthier commute.

We seek individuals passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and committed to the NHS. As a Social Enterprise, we value social justice and environmental sustainability. We are looking for team members who respect equality and inclusion and who are eager to contribute to BrisDoc's mission.

Essential skills include good education, computer literacy, effective communication, teamwork, flexibility, initiative, and confidentiality. Previous leadership experience and high customer service standards are desirable.

BrisDoc is a leading NHS Healthcare provider with over two decades of service in Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. We offer a range of primary care services, including 24/7 Urgent Care, GP Practices, and a Homeless Health Service, serving over a million patients annually.

Our team is dedicated to compassionate, respectful, and timely patient care, advocating for health equality. We foster a supportive and inclusive work environment, emphasising employee growth, work-life balance, and flexible roles. As an Employee Owned Social Enterprise, our staff are co-owners, actively engaged in organisational development.

We provide competitive salaries, generous leave, annual bonuses, and extensive training opportunities, along with benefits like the NHS Pension Scheme and various discounts.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential: - Good general level of education, including GCSE equivalent qualifications in English and Maths

Desirable: - Experience of working in healthcare / NHS; - Experience in managing people and processes

Knowledge and Experience: :

Essential

  • Experience of leading others to achieve specified objectives
  • Experience of working in a professional environment that requires high standards of customer service

Skills, Abilities, and Attributes:

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Evidence of computer literacy and keyboard skills
  • Ability to convey information accurately both verbally and in writing
  • Maintaining confidentiality at all times with regard to staff and patients
  • Ongoing commitment to personal development

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

23 September 2026

Last checked

25 September 2026

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