Operations Manager - Locality Community Nursing & Therapies

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Witney; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Tailored learning and development

27 days annual leave plus bank holiday

NHS Pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation (where available)

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion staff‑

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead Locality Therapy and Nursing services within the Community Health Services, Dentistry & Primary Care directorate. You will oversee planning, delivery and evaluation of high-quality care across Oxfordshire, ensuring strong governance and patient outcomes.

The role requires proactive leadership of large teams, workforce planning, quality improvement and budget management, with some on-call duties and potential

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational delivery of Locality Therapy and Nursing services, supporting planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of high-quality care.
• Lead on service development, workforce planning, quality improvement and budget management to enhance patient care and experience.
• Oversee operational planning and performance to ensure services are responsive and aligned with organisational objectives.
• Line manage staff including recruitment, appraisal, CPD and mandatory training.
• Deputise for the Senior Operations Manager as required and work with clinical leads to maintain clinical standards.
• Collaborate with Nurse and AHP clinical leads to ensure matrix support and consistency across services.

Job description

Ready to lead community services that make a real difference every day?

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Operations Manager to join our Community Health Services, Dentistry & Primary Care directorate at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

You will be responsible for the operational management of Locality Therapy and Nursing services, supporting the planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of high-quality care. This role includes developing teams, improving services and ensuring excellent patient outcomes.

As our Operations Manager, you will play a key role in the effective delivery of District Nursing and Community Therapy services across Oxfordshire. You will lead on service development, workforce planning, quality improvement and budget management, helping to enhance both patient care and experience.

You’ll also contribute to operational planning and performance, ensuring services are responsive, effective and aligned with organisational objectives.

This role forms part of the relevant service management on-call rota and may require evening and weekend working, alongside attendance at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust meetings as service needs dictate.

We are looking for proactive leaders with the experience and skills to manage large teams and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding patient care. If you're looking for an opportunity to shape community services and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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

• Ensure that the delivery of the clinical service develops in line with local and national strategic priorities, remains within budget, is equitable and involves service users in any developments.
• Responsibility for the line management of staff, including recruitment and ensuring all staff participate in appraisal, continuous professional development (CPD) and mandatory training.
• Manage a delegated budget.
• Take the lead in specific Directorate / organisation project work.
• Deputise and provide support for the Senior Operations Manager as required.
• Work in partnership with Nurse and AHP clinical leads to ensure clinical standards and support matrix working.

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”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent 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 accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Stacey Moore Job title: Senior Operations Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07909 886960

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.