Senior Operations Leader: Urgent Care & Mental Health

The Methodist Church in Britain; Prestwich; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a senior operational leader to drive improvements in unplanned care and crisis services within a fixed-term six-month post, with possible extension. The role requires strategic leadership, governance oversight and collaboration with partners to deliver patient flow improvements and KPI performance.

The position is hybrid and suitable for someone with a senior operational track record in complex healthcare and a masters-level or equivalent education.

Qualifications

• Masters level education or equivalent experience.
• Recognised management qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior operational leadership to corporate and urgent care services on behalf of the COO.
• Lead the Trust's unplanned care and crisis improvement across the organisation.
• Deputise for the Chief Operating Officer as required.
• Oversee mental health crisis strategy, including liaison, patient flow and 111 for mental health.
• Collaborate with police and NWAS partners on Right Care Right Person.
• Ensure governance, risk management, health and safety, emergency planning and information governance.
• Maintain high standards of safety and quality across services.
• Deliver strategic plans and performance against KPIs for mental health crisis and urgent care.

Skills

Senior leadership

Healthcare management

Education

Masters degree or equivalent

Recognised management qualification

Job description

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a senior operational leader to drive improvements in unplanned care and crisis services within a fixed-term six-month post, with possible extension. The role requires strategic leadership, governance oversight and collaboration with partners to deliver patient flow improvements and KPI performance.

The position is hybrid and suitable for someone with a senior operational track record in complex healthcare and a masters-level or equivalent education.