Operations Lead

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an Operations Lead to enhance drug and alcohol services. This role demands strong operational leadership and a commitment to community support. Responsibilities include leading daily operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering team development. Candidates should possess a relevant foundation degree and management qualification, along with experience in substance misuse services. Join a dedicated team poised for growth and innovation in delivering impactful healthcare services.

Benefits

Supportive environment with ongoing professional development

Opportunity to make a real impact in the community

Integrated NHS organization experience

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational leadership within health or social care settings.
• Strong understanding of substance misuse services and recovery-focused approaches.
• Ability to lead teams through change and inspire high performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations across drug and alcohol services.
• Drive service improvements and ensure compliance with standards.
• Support and develop staff, promoting a culture of excellence.

Skills

Operational leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Team leadership

Education

Foundation Degree in a related field

Management Qualification

Qualification in therapeutic skills

Job description

Job Overview

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you have the leadership skills to drive operational excellence in a well-established service with great potential? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking an Operations Lead to join our dedicated Drug and Alcohol Services team working within STaRS which is a partnership across Staffordshire providing drug and alcohol services.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a service that is already highly regarded and poised for further growth and innovation. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of high-quality, person-centred care, supporting the service and partnership on their journey.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a well-established team with a strong reputation and ambitious plans for the future.
• Opportunity to shape and influence services that make a real impact in the community.
• Supportive environment with ongoing professional development.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations across our drug and alcohol services.
• Drive service improvements and ensure compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.
• Work collaboratively with partners under the Section 75 Agreement, fostering strong relationships.
• Support and develop staff, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Monitor performance and outcomes to ensure the service meets its objectives.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in operational leadership within health or social care settings.
• Strong understanding of substance misuse services and recovery-focused doarapproaches.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead teams through change and inspire high performance.
• Experience of partnership working and the ability to develop treatment systems.

Main Duties of the Job

• The ability to work flexibly across the county to meet the needs of the service.
• Responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of a range of services including specialist services within Staffordshire.
• Operational development of STaRS.
• Assistance in tender processes where necessary.
• Commitment to working within a multi-disciplinary service framework.
• Embedding service user involvement in all services overseen.
• Line manage HUB Leads and Management staff.
• Maintain county-wide performance against contractual targets.
• Ensure delivery of a safe and effective service.
• Involved with the development of Inclusion’s Services.
• Represent Inclusion at all relevant meetings, conferences and functions.

Working for Our Organisation

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust inclusion service offers psychological and drug & alcohol services, in the community, and in prisons, and has contracts across the country. We serve a population of 1.5 million and currently employ around 9,000 staff. As an organisation we are part insanların Integration and we offer a wide range of exciting opportunities for people looking to work in a truly integrated NHS organisation. By joining MPFT you become part of a team who are empowered and supported to deliver care in a way that is consistent with our values.

Important Notices

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Please note: we may be required to close this vacancy early if weindexes a high volume of applications.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• Service Delivery
• Staff
• Administration
• Training
• Systems and Equipment
• Decisions and Judgements
• Communication and Relationships

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree in a related field or a professional Qualification in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology or Probation or equivalent work experience.
• Management Qualification or willingness to study to undertake one.
• Qualification in therapeutic skills. Knowledge of national data collection systems e.g. NDTMS.

Experience

• Sound knowledge of drugs, their effects and treatment options.
• Evidence of delivering effective practice that is evidence based.
• Commitment to and understanding of clinical governance issues.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Understanding of equal opportunities.
• Ability to work with drug/alcohol users in a community environment.

Desirable Criteriaarmesndares

• Knowledge of criminal justice field.
• Experience of developing shared care, hospital or pharmacy schemes.