Job summaryAre you an experienced, compassionate and motivated Leader who is looking for your next leadership opportunity. We are seeking an exceptional Operational Team Leader to join our Children and Young People's autism service as we embark on the next stages of our ambitious transformation and service development.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of autism assessments and support children, young people and families. You will play a pivotal role in the development of new pathways, driving quality improvements, embedding innovative ways of working and ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and person-centered service. As Team Leader you will provide operational leadership to a skilled and dedicated multidisciplinary team. You will support staff to deliver high-quality autism assessments and intervention, champion continuous improvement and work collaboratively with families, education, health and social partners to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
This role offers the opportunity to influence service development, mentor and develop colleagues, and contribute to strategic planning within a supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.
If you are an inspirational leader who is passionate about improving services for children and young people and wants to make lasting impact during an exciting period of change, we would really like to hear from you.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder carries day to day responsibility for the operational management and delivery of a CYP Autism Service across South Staffordshire.
The post holder, with the support of the Service Manager, will hold delegated responsibility for the management of the service budget. The post holder will have responsibility for ensuring performance within designated trust standards including clinical, key performance indicators and financial management targets.
The post holder will ensure that a high quality of service is delivered within this clinical area and that all National and Trust targets and standards are adhered to including the recording of information within the IT systems. About usCome and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicationsPlease be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
DetailsDate posted29 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
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49,387 to 56,515 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number301-ZR-26-8219664-AJob locationsAnglesey HouseWheelhouse RoadRugeleyWS15 1ULUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo engage in and support the development of policies, procedures and working practices within the team. Ensure implementation, monitoring, evaluation and compliance with all policies and procedures in area of responsibility. Work collaboratively with the Service Manager, and team clinical leads in the planning and delivery of the service. To ensure that all Trust policies and guidelines are adhered to and provide guidance to clinical staff regarding implementation. To support the local implementation/development of National strategies and to initiate change and practice development. Maintains the achievement of Key Performance Indicators and Essential Standards Authorised signatory for budgets associated with the delivery of all aspects of clinical care. Day to day line management responsibility for staff working within the service including management of sickness, performance, recruitment and appraisals.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesTo engage in and support the development of policies, procedures and working practices within the team. Ensure implementation, monitoring, evaluation and compliance with all policies and procedures in area of responsibility. Work collaboratively with the Service Manager, and team clinical leads in the planning and delivery of the service. To ensure that all Trust policies and guidelines are adhered to and provide guidance to clinical staff regarding implementation. To support the local implementation/development of National strategies and to initiate change and practice development. Maintains the achievement of Key Performance Indicators and Essential Standards Authorised signatory for budgets associated with the delivery of all aspects of clinical care. Day to day line management responsibility for staff working within the service including management of sickness, performance, recruitment and appraisals. Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
EssentialEducated to degree or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experiencePost graduate qualification or evidence of formal courses and training at post graduate level 2Leadership or management training or qualification (or demonstrable experience)DesirableExperience and/or evidence of formal courses and training at post graduate diploma level 2Relevant professional qualification (for example Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work) or equivalent
Experience
EssentialEvidence of substantial experience of working within services for children and young people with LD, Mental Health and Autism and their familiesExperience of effectively initiating, developing, implementing and evaluating operational processesExperience in the direct line management of health or social care staffEvidence of improving service delivery in line with evidence-based practiceDemonstrable experience of effective multi-disciplinary team workingDemonstrate experience in performance management, supervision of others and conducting AppraisalsDesirableExperience of inputting into Health Roster system (or equivalent electronic system to input staff absence, sicknessExperience of managing multi-disciplinary teams.
Skills, knowledge and abilities
EssentialKnowledge and experience of audit processes. Commitment to continuous training and professional development. Risk assessment / risk management knowledge and skillsManagement and supervision skillsResource management skillsAbility to use and interrogate Trust information systemsHighly developed communication and inter personal skills and the ability to demonstrate diplomacy, tact and negotiation skillsAbility to lead effective and sustainable changeDesirableProject management skills.
Personal Attributes
EssentialActs as a role model in the delivery of high quality, effective patient care. Able to cope under pressure and provide reassurance and direction to other staff members. Be a reflective practitioner and develop own competence and support others to do so. Commitment to the Trust Values and Behaviours.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
EssentialEducated to degree or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experiencePost graduate qualification or evidence of formal courses and training at post graduate level 2Leadership or management training or qualification (or demonstrable experience)DesirableExperience and/or evidence of formal courses and training at post graduate diploma level 2Relevant professional qualification (for example Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work) or equivalent
Experience
EssentialEvidence of substantial experience of working within services for children and young people with LD, Mental Health and Autism and their familiesExperience of effectively initiating, developing, implementing and evaluating operational processesExperience in the direct line management of health or social care staffEvidence of improving service delivery in line with evidence-based practiceDemonstrable experience of effective multi-disciplinary team workingDemonstrate experience in performance management, supervision of others and conducting AppraisalsDesirableExperience of inputting into Health Roster system (or equivalent electronic system to input staff absence, sicknessExperience of managing multi-disciplinary teams.
Skills, knowledge and abilities
EssentialKnowledge and experience of audit processes. Commitment to continuous training and professional development. Risk assessment / risk management knowledge and skillsManagement and supervision skillsResource management skillsAbility to use and interrogate Trust information systemsHighly developed communication and inter personal skills and the ability to demonstrate diplomacy, tact and negotiation skillsAbility to lead effective and sustainable changeDesirableProject management skills.
Personal Attributes
EssentialActs as a role model in the delivery of high quality, effective patient care.
Able to cope under pressure and provide reassurance and direction to other staff members.
Be a reflective practitioner and develop own competence and support others to do so. Commitment to the Trust Values and Behaviours.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. xohmjla For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameMidlands Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressAnglesey HouseWheelhouse RoadRugeleyWS15 1ULUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameMidlands Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressAnglesey HouseWheelhouse RoadRugeleyWS15 1ULUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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