Band 9 Deputy Director of Operations

Bsmhft; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly experienced Deputy Director of Operations. The role requires values-driven leadership, data-informed and clinically guided approaches to drive transformational change across clinical services and operations.

You will provide authentic leadership, align with Trust values, and work with senior teams to deliver the Trust Strategy, the transformation programme, and the Emergency Preparedness and Resilience agenda, while

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in healthcare.
• Proven ability to deliver operational performance and quality improvements.
• Experience in strategic planning and organisational transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead major transformational programmes and ensure delivery of the Trust’s strategy.
• Oversee operational performance, governance and regulatory compliance across divisions.
• Lead transformation, finance delivery, and achievement of national/local standards targets.

Skills

Senior leadership

Operational delivery

Strategic thinking

People management

Education

Master's degree in Health Management/Public Health/Nursing/Social Work

Leadership training / CPD

Job description

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job overview

An exciting new opportunity has arisen within Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust in one of our key senior leadership roles as our Deputy Director of Operations.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate outstanding values-driven leadership, using service-user-led, data-informed and clinically guided approaches to deliver transformational change. They will use excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build credible, sustainable relationships with local, regional and national partners and stakeholders.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for the successful leadership and delivery of major transformational programmes, the operational performance and quality improvement, cross clinical services. They will provide visible, authentic leadership aligned with our Trust's values. Their responsibilities will include, delivering the Trust Strategy, leading the Trust's transformation programme, act as the operational lead for the Trust's Emergency Preparedness and Resilience agenda, supporting delivery of the Trust's financial plan; and ensuring performance targets are met in line with national and local standards.

Working with the Deputy Executive Director Group and the relevant divisional quintet senior leadership teams, the post holder will ensure that effective governance and compliance with regulatory requirements are embedded within clinical and operational management across the divisions.

The Deputy Director of Operations is professionally accountable to the Executive Director of Operations for, the performance of the divisions and their contribution to the organisation’s overall rating under the National Oversight Framework.

Working for our organisation

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you. As a Trust, we are striving to become an anti-racist organisation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Full details can be found within the job description and person specification attached to this application

Person specification

Experience

• Significant recent experience at a senior level, with responsibility for operational delivery including clinical, quality, people management, and successful delivery of performance targets within strict financial controls.
• Experience in the delivery of an organisational strategy.
• Significant experience and evidence of strategic thinking and planning.

Training and Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field including professional registration (e.g., Health Management, Public Health, Nursing Social work) and/or equivalent significant experience in a senior healthcare leadership role.
• Evidence of continued professional development and relevant additional training, particularly in leadership, quality improvement, transformation and/or change management.

Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.

Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months.

All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust's induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non UK /Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) . The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.

Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.

Please note - if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.