Children's Services Operations Leader

Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Operational Manager to lead the Children’s Specialist Services within the community services clinical business unit. The post focuses on day-to-day operational management, workforce leadership and service development to deliver high quality, safe care.

Reporting to the Head of Children’s Services, you will manage delegated budgets, drive performance against KPIs and build effective networks with partners to secure

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Leadership and management qualifications or evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience in operational and financial management within health/social care settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational management of children’s services portfolio.
• Manage delegated budgets and drive cost-improvement plans.
• Ensure safe, high-quality patient pathways and workforce planning.
• Develop and implement service changes with clinical leads and stakeholders.
• Promote governance, reporting and continuous improvement across services.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Staff management

Governance

Problem solving

Prioritisation

Education

Degree or equivalent

Leadership qualification (Level 7)

Management qualification (Level 7)

Professional registration

Job description

Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Operational Manager to lead the Children’s Specialist Services within the community services clinical business unit. The post focuses on day-to-day operational management, workforce leadership and service development to deliver high quality, safe care.

Reporting to the Head of Children’s Services, you will manage delegated budgets, drive performance against KPIs and build effective networks with partners to secure