# *INTERNAL MPFT APPLICATIONS ONLY* Deputy Operational Lead > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/internal-mpft-applications-only-deputy-operational-lead/1bdff556-6cc3-46df-bba2-1da2afea664e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/internal-mpft-applications-only-deputy-operational-lead/1bdff556-6cc3-46df-bba2-1da2afea664e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** St George's Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Operations manager - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum - **Contract type:** 6 months (Secondment 6 months) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-01T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-17T08:41:16.629Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Staffordshire/Fenton/Midlands_Partnership_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Deputy_Operational_Lead/Deputy_Operational_Lead-v8215198 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8215198?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mpft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn We have an exciting opportunity for a deputy operational lead in the North and South Podiatry service.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. ## Person Specification ### EXPERIENCE **Essential** - Experience in working with operational and/or project management roles in the NHS. - Experience of being facilitating service developments. - Experience of services/projects and/or delivering clinical services - Experience of delivering service changes and developments. **Desirable** - In-depth knowledge of local commissioning and provider context including health, social care and education ### QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING **Essential** - Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Leadership and Management or working towards or equivalent experience in relevant clinical, professional or managerial role. - Evidence of ongoing continued professional development. **Desirable** - Postgraduate qualification in management and/or leadership. - Leadership or other Organisational development training ### SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES **Essential** - In-depth knowledge of local commissioning and provider context including health, social care and education. - Knowledge and understanding of Community Services - Knowledge and understanding of current and proposed initiatives impacting on health services. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to listen to and respect others’ views and opinions. - Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, commissioners and partner agencies. - Ability to build credibility and work collaboratively with others across the service. - Ability to influence others at various levels across the organisations. - Effective people management skills, ability to create a culture where staff are valued and supported. - Excellent problem-solving skills, able to analyse a situation, identify root causes and seek solutions to address the problem - Excellent time management and organisational skills. - Effective decision-making skills. - Excellent IT skills, ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. - Ability to communicate contentious and conflicting information in a sensitive and tactful manner, particularly where there may be resistance or barriers to understanding. - Understanding of finance and budget management. - Ability to analyse, interpret and utilise complex information for planning and reporting purposes. ## Documents - [benefits booklet (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2957) - [jd b5 deputy op lead (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10523009) - [ps b5 deputy op lead (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10523010) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.