Operational Manager

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Discount

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Operational Manager on a 12-month secondment to oversee the Care Home Support Service (CHSS) and Luther Street Medical Centre (LSMC) GP Practice, ensuring safe, responsive, high-quality care for the homeless population in Oxford.

You will work with the Senior Operational Manager and clinical leads to balance workforce planning, governance, and service improvement, within a flexible hybrid model and with a valid driving licence.

Qualifications

• Full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational management of the service, contributing to planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the relevant service.
• Lead development of teams and services within the pathway to ensure high-quality care.
• Work with Senior Operational Manager and Senior Lead of Quality and Governance on research development and programmes.

Job description

• Be responsible for the operational management of the service, contributing to planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the relevant service to take a lead role in developing teams and services in the relevant pathway and to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
• Work alongside the Senior Operational Manager in contributing to overall Directorate strategy/policy to ensure the Directorate delivers its quality, quality improvement, people, finance and performance objectives (in regard to the service they manage).
• The Operations Manager will also work with the Senior Operational Manager and Senior Lead of Quality and Governance on research development and programmes for their service.
• Support workforce planning, staffing and resource managementmonitor service performance and support delivery against key objectives/contractual requirements
• Support quality, governance, risk management and patient safety leading and supporting service improvement and change working closely with clinical leads and multidisciplinary teams supporting staff engagement, development and wellbeing
  Population Health & Specialist Services have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to undertake a 12-month secondment as an Operational Manager, supporting two diverse and rewarding services: the Care Home Support Service (CHSS) and Luther Street Medical Centre (LSMC) GP Practice - supporting the homeless population in Oxford.

You will work closely with colleagues to provide effective leadership across the services, ensuring they are safe, responsive, well organised and focused on delivering high‑quality patient care. This hybrid role will offer the ability to work flexibly within core hours. We are looking for someone who is ready for a challenging but rewarding role. You need to be a confident communicator, able to build positive relationships and connect effectively with staff, clinical teams and both internal and external stakeholders. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team".

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team