262171 Mental Health and Learning Disability Manager

About the role

This is an interim secondment opportunity for the Mental Health and Learning Disability Service Manager role in Central Aberdeenshire, lasting up to 6 months. The post holder will provide strategic and operational leadership for community Mental Health and Learning Disability teams and services in Central Aberdeenshire, including Adult and Older Adult Community Mental Health Teams, Community Learning Disability Teams, Day Services, and Psychological Therapies. They will lead health and social care delivery across these services, work closely with the Mental Health and Learning Disability Service Managers for North and South Aberdeenshire, and ensure services align with Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care’s strategic priorities while complying with national policy, strategy, legislation, and clinical and care governance standards (including those registered with the Care Inspectorate). The role requires delivering safe, high‑quality, trauma‑informed and person‑centred care within budget. Direct reports may be employed by NHS Grampian or Aberdeenshire Council, and the post holder must adhere to the workforce policies and governance standards of both organisations. Additional responsibilities may include leading strategy areas and savings projects overseen by the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Sustainability Board, participating in wider Grampian‑based projects via the Mental Health and Learning Disability Cross‑System Strategic Delivery Team, working as part of a multi‑