Clinical Operations Manager
The closing date is 05 January 2026
Job summary
We have the exciting opportunity to offer a 12 month secondment for a Clinical Operations Manager overseeing LYPFT delivered Op Courage Services along with the LYPFT Duty Managers. The role is taking a lead in operational and clinical management, working closely with clinical leaders and managers to ensure effective & quality care, clinical outcomes and effective governance is delivered.
The post holder will work across disciplines and agencies to ensure effective partnership and the delivery of care.
Main duties of the job
Your main duties and responsibilities will be the overall performance (including capacity and performance management) of the services and key functions the role is responsible for.
You will also:-
- Working alongside providers, partners, ICBs and provider collaboratives with a commitment to successful multi-disciplinary and partnership working.
- Be required to develop, and continually review, the operational structures and support the development of the operational and clinical structures with a key focus on 'Ward to Board' and as a part of partner organisations.
- Lead changes within the services:- including engagement with Veterans & People, and stakeholders including both statutory and third sector, leading and supporting management of change and leading the development of service improvements.
- Lead on the development, roll out and review of Local Working Instructions
- Maintain oversight and accountability of local risks and for the development and escalation of service risks.
- Carrying out HR investigations, identifying and responding to concerns around unsafe practice and misconduct as well as support the wellbeing of colleagues from within the services in line with policy and procedure.
- Deputise for the Head of Operations when required
- Manage service budgets and support financial planning
About us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.
We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.
Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles(this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Details
Date posted
22 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year Per Annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
173-58625-RSP
Job locations
St Marys House
Leeds
LS7 3JX
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Marys House
Leeds
LS7 3JX
Employer's website
https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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