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Operational Lead Children Families and Planned Care

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Location
Salary
£64,455 - £74,896 Per Annum / Pro Rata
Profession
Manager and corporate
Grade
Band 8
Deadline
04 Mar 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
18 Feb 2026

Job overview

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust are looking for a dedicated and dynamic Operational Lead to lead a team of services within the Children, Families and Planned Care Division.

The post holder will be responsible for the effective leadership and management across a range of services within the portfolio to lead an ambitious integration and service development programme in partnership with commissioners, partner organisations and the Children and Families of Shropshire, Telford and Dudley.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the job:-

  • Provide operational leadership and management to teams.
  • Design and lead the change programme required to meet service specifications and national reporting requirements.
  • To proactively lead the development and redesign of pathways, working, with partners, to achieve the best health outcomes for local people, their families and carers, and support their health and wellbeing needs.
  • Reflect the needs of service users/ communities, influencing stakeholders both internal and external to the Trust.
  • Support emerging initiatives including Family First and Neighbourhood working.
  • Be responsible for leading developments that will improve safety, experience and delivery of the services in the portfolio.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role

Operational Lead Children Families and Planned Care at Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust | Job Clerk