Operations Manager - Locality Community Nursing & Therapies
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Operations Manager to join our team within the Community Health Services, Dentistry & Primary Care directorate of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. You will be responsible for the operational management of Locality Therapy and Nursing services, contributing to planning, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating high-quality care. This role involves developing teams and services and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care. We are seeking people who enjoy being pro-active, have the experience and skills required to lead a large team and are passionate about patient care. If this sounds like your area of expertise and you're looking for a new opportunity where you can make a difference to community services then we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
As our Operations Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of District Nursing and Community Therapy services in Oxfordshire. Your responsibilities will include taking a lead role in developing teams and services and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care. Your contributions will directly impact patient care and experience.
You'll also be responsible for the operational management of the service areas, contributing to planning, coordinating, budget management, workforce development, and delivering quality improvement.
This role will be part of the relevant service management team on call rota and may involve working unsocial hours during evenings and weekends, as well as working in hours as service needs dictate to attend Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust meetings as required.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health, and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and North East 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
* 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
Job responsibilities
* 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 development.
* 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional First Line Degree post
* First Line Degree
* Evidence of completion of informal/formal management and leadership/supervisory skills training
* Post graduate qualification/long course linked to specialism, or equivalent experience.
* Holds a management qualification, Clinical Degree (Nursing or AHP), Prince 2 qualification
Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills
* Evidence of strong management skills
* Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and to lead a complex team
* Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills
* Excellent presentation skills, verbal and written
Experience
* Experience of managing change.
* Experience of working strategically in the ongoing development of services
* Experience of planning and managing projects.
Contractual Requirements or other requirements
* Able to travel between sites and to meetings
* IT literate in Microsoft Office
* To be available to take part in On Call rota and work weekends
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum | pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours
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