Operational Service Manager in Haywards Heath

Job summaryWe are seeking to recruit a passionate, knowledgeable and dynamic Operational Service Manager to join our SOAMHs Services in North West Sussex.This post will be responsible for the overall management of the Specialist Older Adult Mental Health services (SOAMHs) based in the North of West Sussex. There are two Dementia and Older Persons Mental Health teams (DOPMHs) that work into the Neighbourhood mental health teams providing support to older people with Dementia and Mental illness, these teams have an integrated intensive support service, A Dementia Assessment Service, Triage for Older Adults West Sussex wide and Community of practice clinician.Candidates must be able to demonstrate a wide range of experience and ability in operational management including service innovation, partnership working, managing change, recruitment, retention and development of a workforce able to deliver the highest quality care. A track-record of service user / carer involvement and evidence of responsiveness to service user and carer feedback is essential. You will need to be a registered mental health professional, and passionate about delivering excellent services.Main duties of the jobTo work effectively within a multidisciplinary setting, holding self and colleagues to account appropriately and demonstrating personal commitment to integrated (managerial/professional) leadership.Achieve an agreed set of performance targets.Provide services within the agreed financial resources and achieve all financial targets, including cost efficiency savings ensuring maximum value in terms of clinical and cost effectiveness.To contribute in the planning and delivery of service objectives.Respond to Serious Untoward Incidents (SUIs), complaints and communications, ensuring timely and thorough investigation, effective communication of recommendations and closely monitoring actions to ensure they are fully implementedTo be part of on call manager rota.About usThis is an opportunity to join an organisation which sets a high priority on the development of services which are responsive to service user and carer's views and to work with dedicated and supportive colleagues. The trust is committed to strong integrated, collaborative leadership between managers and clinicians.Working here offers continued training and development, variety and a rewarding challenge, plus the benefits of living in Sussex, by the sea, in the beautiful South Downs or in any one of the exciting towns and cities we have to offer. We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey telling us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.Other key staff survey results include:70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their teamDetailsDate posted15 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary
57,528 to 64,750 a year
Per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number354-AN-21048-1Job locationsLinwoodButlers green roadHaywards HeathRH16 4BEUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWork effectively within the Leadership Team facilitating trust, holding self and colleagues to account appropriately and demonstrating personal commitment to integrated (managerial/professional) leadership.Achieve a defined set of performance targets, in accordance with contractual requirements and the performance framework for Monitor, the Care Quality Commission, and other relevant statutory and professional bodies.Provide services within the agreed financial resources and achieve all financial targets, including cost efficiency savings, ensuring maximum value in terms of clinical and cost effectiveness.To actively contribute in the planning and delivery of the business objectives, service plans and change projects, ensuring customer focus, consistency, quality, and cost effectiveness.Respond to Serious Untoward Incidents (SUIs), complaints and communications, ensuring timely and thorough investigation, disseminating recommendations and monitoring that actions are fully implemented
Job description
Job responsibilitiesWork effectively within the Leadership Team facilitating trust, holding self and colleagues to account appropriately and demonstrating personal commitment to integrated (managerial/professional) leadership.Achieve a defined set of performance targets, in accordance with contractual requirements and the performance framework for Monitor, the Care Quality Commission, and other relevant statutory and professional bodies.Provide services within the agreed financial resources and achieve all financial targets, including cost efficiency savings, ensuring maximum value in terms of clinical and cost effectiveness.To actively contribute in the planning and delivery of the business objectives, service plans and change projects, ensuring customer focus, consistency, quality, and cost effectiveness.Respond to Serious Untoward Incidents (SUIs), complaints and communications, ensuring timely and thorough investigation, disseminating recommendations and monitoring that actions are fully implementedPerson Specification
Qualifications
EssentialEducated to degree/ diploma level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experienceClinical/post graduate management qualification or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level
Knowledge/Experience
EssentialExtensive experience of and demonstrable achievement in managing health/social care servicesManagement of resources and good track record with change management, efficiency savings and financial recovery plansExperience of modernising services without additional resourcesExperience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with stakeholders in the redesign of servicesExperience of project management and imaginative planningExperience of managing a diverse practitioner team (multi site)Measurable track record in involving and motivating staff to improve performance.
Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialEducated to degree/ diploma level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experienceClinical/post graduate management qualification or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level
Knowledge/Experience
EssentialExtensive experience of and demonstrable achievement in managing health/social care servicesManagement of resources and good track record with change management, efficiency savings and financial recovery plansExperience of modernising services without additional resourcesExperience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with stakeholders in the redesign of servicesExperience of project management and imaginative planningExperience of managing a diverse practitioner team (multi site)Measurable track record in involving and motivating staff to improve performance.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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).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 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSussex Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressLinwoodButlers green roadHaywards HeathRH16 4BEUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSussex Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressLinwoodButlers green roadHaywards HeathRH16 4BEUnited KingdomEmployer's website