Job summary
Join Us as an Operations Manager and Make a Difference in Patient Care! The Locality Community Nursing and Therapy pathway, within the Primary, Community and Dental Services, are recruiting an Operations Manager to manage the delivery of high quality community services in the South of the county. The successful candidate will be pro-active and passionate about patient care, and have the experience and skills to lead a large team.
Main duties of the job
As an 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 to ensure the delivery of high quality care. Your contributions will directly impact patient care and experience.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational management of the service areas, contributing to planning, co-ordinating, budget management, workforce development and delivering quality improvement.
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
- 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To 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.
- To have responsibility for the line management of staff, including recruitment and ensuring all staff participate in appraisal, continuous professional development (CPD) and mandatory training.
- To manage a delegated budget.
- To take the lead in specific Directorate / organisation project work.
- To deputise and provide support for the Senior Operations Manager as required.
- To work in partnership with Nurse and AHP clinical leads to ensure clinical standards and support matrix working.
- This role will be part of the relevant service management team on call rota and may involve working unsocial hours during evenings and at weekends as well as working in hours as service need dictates to attend Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust meetings as required.
Please review the attached job description and person specification for full role responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional First Line Degree post
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Holds a management qualification, Clinical Degree (Nursing or AHP), Prince 2 qualification
Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills
Essential
- 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
Essential
- Budget management experience.
- Experience of managing change.
- Experience of working strategically in the on-going development of services
- Experience of planning and managing projects.
Contractual Requirements or other requirements
Essential
- 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.
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 .
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Abingdon Community Hospital
Marcham Road
Abingdon
OX14 1AG