Job summary INTERNAL MPFT APPLICANTS ONLY Operationally manage a community nursing team, in accordance with Trust values, in the delivery of effective, efficient and high quality services for service users. Work in conjunction with the General Manager, Operational Manager, Operations Director, Professional Leads to develop and deliver safe and effective services, in accordance with key national targets, clinical standards, service priorities and performance indicators set by local commissioners and Trust policies. Main duties of the job The post holder will support and oversee operational delivery of services at team level; they will be required to work autonomously in order to address issues impacting on service delivery with overall support and strategic direction from the General Manager / Operational Manager Working within the community nursing team ensuring robust business continuity plans are in place and will contribute to service delivery to ensure business continuity. Working closely with other MPFT services and external partners to support the development and delivery of effective care pathways. About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. 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 we receive a high volume of applications Date posted 01 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 301-VA-25-7095627 Job locations South West Locality Frank Foley Way Stafford ST16 2ST Job description Job responsibilities Participate in the formulation of operational plans; which take into account local, regional and national drivers and support their safe and effective implementation. Develop local objectives and plans within the team in conjunction with the General Manager to deliver services in line with the integrated care agenda and Care Group objectives. Analyse team data and information relating to performance to inform future service priorities. Ensure active service user involvement is embedded within the team to support service development and innovations. Contribute to the design and development of IT systems that support clinical delivery and capture data and information that will meet commissioners need and inform service evaluation and planning. Support the General Manager / Operational Manager to identify new business or contracts for local service provision. To be responsible for the deployment, day-to-day management, supervision and co-ordination of designated staff, co-ordinating the day to day activities of the team. To develop detailed operational plans in response to internal and external factors which are reviewed, monitored and updated through team meetings. Support the Clinical Leads /Operational Manager and General Manager to ensure that services are safe and effective and delivered in accordance with evidenced based standards and recognised good practice e.g. NICE guidance. To ensure quality is embedded within all aspects of service delivery and owned by staff. To support staff actively engage in developing quality improvement projects within their team Job description Job responsibilities Participate in the formulation of operational plans; which take into account local, regional and national drivers and support their safe and effective implementation. Develop local objectives and plans within the team in conjunction with the General Manager to deliver services in line with the integrated care agenda and Care Group objectives. Analyse team data and information relating to performance to inform future service priorities. Ensure active service user involvement is embedded within the team to support service development and innovations. Contribute to the design and development of IT systems that support clinical delivery and capture data and information that will meet commissioners need and inform service evaluation and planning. Support the General Manager / Operational Manager to identify new business or contracts for local service provision. To be responsible for the deployment, day-to-day management, supervision and co-ordination of designated staff, co-ordinating the day to day activities of the team. To develop detailed operational plans in response to internal and external factors which are reviewed, monitored and updated through team meetings. Support the Clinical Leads /Operational Manager and General Manager to ensure that services are safe and effective and delivered in accordance with evidenced based standards and recognised good practice e.g. NICE guidance. To ensure quality is embedded within all aspects of service delivery and owned by staff. To support staff actively engage in developing quality improvement projects within their team Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree Level/Experience Desirable Post Graduate Qualification in leadership Knowledge Essential Experiance in Community Nursing Desirable Knowledge of local service provisionn Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree Level/Experience Desirable Post Graduate Qualification in leadership Knowledge Essential Experiance in Community Nursing Desirable Knowledge of local service provisionn 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address South West Locality Frank Foley Way Stafford ST16 2ST Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)