Operational Manager in Leeds

Job Summary

The Operational Manager is responsible for the development and delivery of high‑quality clinical services by providing strong, effective leadership and management to a specified portfolio of services and teams. Working in partnership with a multi‑disciplinary team, you will support clinical practice and governance and demonstrate advanced management skills, providing support and advice to service users, carers, staff, managers and other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective communication and relationships across services, both internal and external.
• Support and lead on Service Developments, ensuring that the culture/ethos of the service is maintained.
• Budget management.
• People management – including staff wellbeing, employment relations, management of change, recruitment, workforce planning, absence management and performance.
• Performance management – adherence to KPI\’s, reporting requirements and relationships with contracted organisations.
• Chair senior leadership meetings and ensure operational governance processes are in place.
• Capacity management to support key service delivery.

Person

• Evidence of high level of operational expertise (Masters Level or equivalent). Leadership experience gained through formal training and CPD.
• Recognised senior management training/experience in leadership, postgraduate learning to Masters level or equivalent.
• Experience of managing multi‑disciplinary teams, including line management at minimum of Band 7 or equivalent.
• Experience of leading relevant specialist services.

Compensation and Benefits

Band 8a – £55,690 to £62,682 per annum. Fixed‑term contract for 12 months, full‑time. NHS Pension Scheme, flexible working and remote working arrangements, 27–33 days annual leave, employee wellbeing support and coaching.

Additional Information

Applicants requiring a visa to work in the UK: the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). If you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements, the role will not be offered.

Disability and equal opportunity statement: Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates irrespective of race, colour, nationality, gender, disability, age or any other protected characteristic.