INTERNAL MPFT APPLICANTS ONLY

Operational Manager (South West IMHTs)

Band 8a

Full time, 37.5 hours per week - initial 12 months secondment

**Expressions of Interest for existing Band 7 leaders

within South Staffordshire Mental Health Services**.

An opportunity has arisen to recruit 1 wte, Band 8a Operational Manager for the South West locality of South Staffordshire Adult Mental Health Services.

Applicants should currently be working as a Band 7 leader within South Staffordshire Mental Health Services and have a high level of experience in a management / leadership role.

This specialist post requires the applicant to have an in-depth understanding of the business of the service and be committed to delivering at a senior management level.

The successful applicant will hold a comprehensive understanding of the Community Mental Health Transformation program and the ongoing priorities for Mental Health Services across our Integrated Care System.

Main duties of the job

• Manage the team/s in accordance with Trust values and Care Group objectives.
• Be integral and take a lead in driving forwards the principles of Community MH Transformation.
• Participate as a lead member of the Operational leadership Team in the formulation of operational plans which take into account local, regional and national drivers.
• Develop local team objectives and plans across designated portfolio in conjunction with the Head and Deputy Head of Operations to deliver services in line with the integrated care agenda and care group objectives.
• To lead on embedding quality improvement within teams to drive forward service development and innovations through implementation of MPFT quality improvement and lean methodology.
• Work with Service Leads and Head of Operations on service development and redesign and effectively manage service change across the workforce.
• Work with the MH Leadership Team to identify and implement efficiency savings through the review and redesign of services.
• Ensure active service user involvement in the design, development and delivery of services.
• Influence Trust-wide practices and policies by contributing to the development of Trust policies as they impact on aspects of MH Community Services.
• To actively engage and contribute to IT steering groups across the care group around the development and effectiveness of IT systems which support system wide working.

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by

• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to �2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to �250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details on this opportunity.

If you would like to find out more about this post please contact Angela Upton, Head of Operations angela.upton@mpft.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Existing Band 7 leader within MPFT South Staffordshire Mental Health Services
• Experience in operational and/or project management role in the NHS.
• Significant senior leadership experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience of leading service developments.
• Experience of managing significant budgets to financial balance
• Experience of services/projects and/or delivering clinical services
• Experience of delivering service changes and developments.

Desirable

• In-depth knowledge of local commissioning and provider context including health, social care and education.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to manage teams of staff and allocate resources to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Knowledge and understanding of community services.
• Knowledge and understanding of current and proposed initiatives impacting on health services.

Qualifications

Essential

• First level professional qualification e.g. registered nurse, social worker, AHP or management.
• Masters level qualification or equivalent experience in relevant clinical, professional or managerial role.
• Evidence of ongoing continued professional development

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in management and/or leadership.
• Project Management qualification
• NHS Leadership academy qualification

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stafford/Cannock/Seisdon/Rugeley

South West Staffordshire

ST16 3SR

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

301-JC-24-6360286