Job requirements
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Essential
21 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- EXPERIENCE
Experience in working with operational and/or project management roles in the NHS.
- EXPERIENCE
Experience of being facilitating service developments.
- EXPERIENCE
Experience of services/projects and/or delivering clinical services
- EXPERIENCE
Experience of delivering service changes and developments.
- QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Leadership and Management or working towards or equivalent experience in relevant clinical, professional or managerial role.
- QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Evidence of ongoing continued professional development.
- SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
In-depth knowledge of local commissioning and provider context including health, social care and education.
- SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Knowledge and understanding of Community Services
- SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Knowledge and understanding of current and proposed initiatives impacting on health services.
- SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to listen to and respect others’ views and opinions.
- SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, commissioners and partner agencies.
- SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Ability to build credibility and work collaboratively with others across the service.
- SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Ability to influence others at various levels across the organisations.
- SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Effective people management skills, ability to create a culture where staff are valued and supported.
- SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Excellent problem-solving skills, able to analyse a situation, identify root causes and seek solutions to address the problem
- SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Effective decision-making skills.
- SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Excellent IT skills, ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Ability to communicate contentious and conflicting information in a sensitive and tactful manner, particularly where there may be resistance or barriers to understanding.
- SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Understanding of finance and budget management.
- SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Ability to analyse, interpret and utilise complex information for planning and reporting purposes.
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- EXPERIENCE
In-depth knowledge of local commissioning and provider context including health, social care and education
- QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Postgraduate qualification in management and/or leadership.
- QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Leadership or other Organisational development training
Job overview
*INTERNAL MPFT APPLICATIONS ONLY*
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
We have an exciting opportunity for a deputy operational lead in the North and South Podiatry service. You will work closely with the operational leads to support the delivery of Podiatry services and their ongoing development, whilst developing their own leadership skills.
The post allows a mix of home working and office-based working, with travel to MPFT bases within Staffordshire / Stoke on Trent as required.
Main duties of the job
You must have excellent IT skills, in addition to great communication skills.
You will be working in partnership with the two Podiatry Operational Leads and the Podiatry team to coordinate services and oversee the patient journey making sure every part of the pathway is patient focussed, efficient and effective, ensuring right person, right place, right time.
CPD is actively encouraged through a variety of training opportunities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Before applying for this rewarding and varied role, we encourage you to view the attached job description and person specification.
You will be given the opportunity to develop skills in Operational management and Leadership within a multi-disciplinary team, in accordance with Trust values, in the delivery of effective, efficient and high-quality services for service users.
Work in conjunction with the Operational Lead, General Manager, Operational Manager, Head of Operations, Clinical Lead and 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.
Undertake a team coach role, alongside the Operational Lead/s in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the MSK Service provided to patients.
To deputise for the Operational Lead/s if required to do so.
You will work alongside the Operational Lead/s to support and oversee operational delivery of services at team level; they will be guided to work autonomously in order to address issues impacting on service delivery with overall support and strategic direction from the Operational Manager/Operational Lead/s.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for *INTERNAL MPFT APPLICATIONS ONLY* Deputy Operational Lead with Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Stafford, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Operations manager role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is 6 months (Secondment 6 months). The application deadline is 01 Oct 2026.
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