Job summary
An exciting opportunity to undertake the role as Operational Manager for Rural Parks Community Mental Health Team has become available.
This post is 12 months fixed term or 12 months secondment. You will need permission from your line manager to apply for this post as an internal secondment.
Main duties of the job
The Operational Manager (OM) is responsible for the line management of the staff working in their team and has responsibility for utilising a range of systems including Healthroster, ESR, Agresso, SystmOne, Datix, SMART to ensure the achievement of KPIs. Expected results are defined, but the post holder has the autonomy to decide how these are achieved.
The OM will provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information where complex skills are needed for clinical and operational situations. They will be required to undertake investigations including resolving and embedding learning from concerns and complaints through exercising judgement and analysing complex facts and/or situations consisting of several components.
The OM will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating a clinical team to provide quality mental health care to a defined population. This can include leading clinical case discussions within the service and with external agencies. It is essential as the OM to be able to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
As the Community Mental Health Service transforms, the OM will be expected to embrace change and support in shaping the future of the Service.
About us
As a health and wellbeing organisation here at team NHFT we are dedicated to continually innovate and strive to make a difference to our community and those working for our Trust, we aim to serve the people of Northamptonshire and surrounding areas with safe, quality care. We deliver this from an understanding of our local healthcare needs, economy and the changing demands of our community.
Our mission, making a difference for you, with you was chosen by our staff and stakeholders. It means in everything we do and through every service we provide, we want to make a positive difference in people's lives - for those we care for, those we work with and those who work with us. Everyone is part of our team.
Our core strategy is to be an employer of choice, a great place to work and be known for a diverse and inclusive culture whose staff feel valued. We provide a range of NHS services including physical, mental health and specialty services provided in hospital settings and out in the community within schools, GP clinics and patients own homes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be someone looking to develop existing leadership and clinical skills; progress their career and gain valuable experience in management within adult community mental health.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational and clinical management of an already established team. They will make a significant contribution to the development of local operational and clinical pathways as well as being instrumental in building and maintaining relationships with our local stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, both orally and in writing with clarity and precision. They will have proven problem solving, analytical and reflective skills have the ability to function effectively in the face of highly emotional and distressing problems and a strong value base which drives practice and can influence those around them.
Co-production and working in partnership will be core to what you do in your current practice and immediately transferable to your new role. We are looking for an individual who shows compassion and who is engaging and focussed on service user and carer satisfaction.
We are on a transformation journey based on expanding and redesigning community mental health services. The successful candidate will be someone who is able to support an established team through current national and local service change.
The OM will be responsible to ensure team members welfare, ensuring there are plans to achieve the best from their workforce through the appraisal & supervision process and facilitate team processes that encompass all HR functions.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be someone looking to develop existing leadership and clinical skills; progress their career and gain valuable experience in management within adult community mental health.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational and clinical management of an already established team. They will make a significant contribution to the development of local operational and clinical pathways as well as being instrumental in building and maintaining relationships with our local stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, both orally and in writing with clarity and precision. They will have proven problem solving, analytical and reflective skills have the ability to function effectively in the face of highly emotional and distressing problems and a strong value base which drives practice and can influence those around them.
Co-production and working in partnership will be core to what you do in your current practice and immediately transferable to your new role. We are looking for an individual who shows compassion and who is engaging and focussed on service user and carer satisfaction.
We are on a transformation journey based on expanding and redesigning community mental health services. The successful candidate will be someone who is able to support an established team through current national and local service change.
The OM will be responsible to ensure team members welfare, ensuring there are plans to achieve the best from their workforce through the appraisal & supervision process and facilitate team processes that encompass all HR functions.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Experience
Essential
- Professional Qualification (RMN, RNLD, OT, Social Work)
- Personal Statement demonstrates experience and reasons for applying
Skill / Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years experience working in Adult Mental Health at least at Band 6 or equivalent
- Evidence of clinical leadership experience and management skills
Desirable
- Evidence of change management or project management skills
- Evidence of professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications / Experience
Essential
- Professional Qualification (RMN, RNLD, OT, Social Work)
- Personal Statement demonstrates experience and reasons for applying
Skill / Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years experience working in Adult Mental Health at least at Band 6 or equivalent
- Evidence of clinical leadership experience and management skills
Desirable
- Evidence of change management or project management skills
- Evidence of professional development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
