Operations Manager

NHS; York; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization is seeking a Band 8a professional to oversee clinical services within mental health. The role involves providing expert leadership, managing complex communications, and ensuring high-quality care delivery. Candidates should possess advanced management skills and a commitment to fostering a supportive environment for individuals with mental health challenges.

Benefits

Wellbeing support

27-33 days annual leave

Flexible working

NHS Pension Scheme

Career development and training

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering high-standard clinical services.
• Advanced management skills required.
• Understanding of mental health challenges and neurodiversity.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex communication processes impacting service users and staff.
• Responsible for operational delivery and clinical pathway implementation.
• Provide expert clinical advice on care planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Management

Clinical Governance

Education

Registered healthcare practitioner qualification

Job description

Job summary

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for delivering and influencing the delivery of a defined service. They will support the senior management team to achieve strategic targets and oversee the operational management of the service. The post holder will work in accordance with professional and regulatory body standards and guidance, ensuring their practice is grounded in evidence-based knowledge.

They will develop innovative practices responding to emerging knowledge and techniques, and be responsible for delivering high-standard clinical services through effective leadership and management.

The post holder will collaborate with senior nurses and AHP colleagues to support clinical practice and governance. They will demonstrate advanced management skills and provide support and advice to service users, parents/carers, staff, managers, and other agencies.

Main duties of the job

We recruit based on values and qualifications, considering lived experience as an advantage. We value diversity and aim to provide high-quality care and support to individuals with mental health challenges, learning disabilities, and neurodiversity, fostering a purposeful and supportive environment for staff.

About us

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds, offering specialist inpatient services in York and across the country. As a teaching trust linked with local universities, we are centers of excellence for teaching, research, and development.

Benefits include wellbeing support, 27-33 days annual leave, flexible and remote working, NHS Pension Scheme, career development, training, and various discounts and schemes.

We have a diverse bank department with roles across nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support, and administration. Permanent staff are automatically enrolled in the bank.

Applicants requiring a visa should note that sponsorship is available only for registered healthcare practitioners, not for Healthcare Support Workers. The trust cannot offer roles to those who do not meet sponsorship and visa requirements.

Job details

Date posted: 19 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £53,755 to £60,504 per year (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Location: CAMHS - Mill Lodge, York, YO32 9QA

Job responsibilities

• Lead complex communication processes impacting service users, carers, staff, and agencies, especially where understanding barriers exist.
• Responsible for operational delivery and clinical pathway implementation.
• Demonstrate competency in capacity and performance management, policy implementation, and resource management.
• Provide clinical and managerial leadership, role modeling to teams.
• Advise and lead clinical and professional teams, ensuring adherence to policies and managing change effectively.
• Make autonomous decisions on resource prioritization in complex situations.
• Manage delegated budgets and support overall service budget management.
• Provide expert clinical advice on care planning and patient care.

For more information, contact [e-mail] or review the attached guides and documents. Reasonable adjustments can be requested through the recruitment team.