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Job summary
Leeds Children and Young People's Mental Health Service is a large and busy service which includes the Specialist Eating Disorder Service. This pathway is currently undergoing a period of significant growth and development, creating an exciting opportunity to join our expanding team. Based at the Reginald Centre, our MDT works in close partnership with acute hospitals, third-sector organisations and wider CYPMHS Pathways to deliver high-quality care across the Leeds area. The post holder will work closely with the ED team clinical leads and play a pivotal role in the effective delivery of a high quality service. You will require strong organisational and communication skills and be able to balance competing demands. The Operational manager will manage the team and resources effectively and work closely with other team managers within CYPMHS. Applicants should have a good level of knowledge regarding local and national drivers and how these can impact the delivery of care within a children and young peoples Mental health service.
We are seeking to recruit an Operational Manager, 1WTE Band 7. Part time applicants would be considered. While primarily based at the Reginald Centre, regular travel across the Leeds area will be essential to support service functioning.
Main duties of the job
Roles of Operational manager include
- Ensure day to day service delivery is safe and effective.
- Full oversight of rota to ensure safe staffing and structures in place to support needs of service
- Oversight of safety and quality services
- Manage complaints and incident investigations
- Oversight of workload planning and service performance using data to monitor effectiveness and to ensure the service is working within the Access and Waiting times Standards.
- Contribute to the local quality and performance meetings alongside other team managers.
- Lead on all recruitment
- To drive service development and delivery
- To ensure that all members of team receive Appraisals, supervisions, CPD requirements and complete all mandatory training
We recommend that you contact the service for an informal discussion about the role and the service. If you would like further information about the role please contact Kate Burns (Service Manager) at kateburns1@nhs.net or on 07590 441308 or Katie Rudge (Clinical Team manager) at Katie.rudge@nhs.net
This vacancy is not eligible for Sponsorship form Leeds Community Healthcare Trust.
Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers of applicants are reached.
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Details
- Date posted: 28 May 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: VP0A8FF6EA
- Job locations: The Reginald Centre, Chapletown Road, Leeds, LS7 3EX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please review the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Operational Manager with Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust in Leeds, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £49,387 to £56,515 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Jun 2026.
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