Job summary
Due to maternity leave of the current post holder, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced individual to join HPFT's Hertfordshire In-patient Learning Disability Services for the next 12 months.
The Operational Manager will manage the day to day running of two learning disability in-patient services; Dove Ward and Specialist Residential Services (SRS), working closely with the clinical matron and the service line lead.
Applications are welcome from forward thinking, conscientious and versatile individuals who are able to demonstrate understanding and experience in leadership and service delivery.
We are keen to recruit individuals who can demonstrate a genuine commitment to the Trust's values.
Main duties of the job
The post sits within the operational management structure of the LearningDisability and Forensic SBU and offers operational leadership to staff across our inpatient services in order to create an effective system that supports the delivery of the best possible outcomes for all service users, staff and the public.
The post holder has responsibility for the operational management of adult learning disability in-patient services in Hertfordshire; Dove ward and Specialist Residential Services (SRS).
The post holder is responsible for the allocation, deployment, prioritisation and delivery of in-patient services,for implementing and reviewing systems, policies, standards and procedures that ensure the provision of high quality services within frameworks agreed by the Trust.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an exceptional organisation with big ambitions, our aim is to bethe leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disabilityservices in the country.
With a workforce of c. 3,000 and an annual income of c. £200m, theTrust is organised across three Strategic Business Units and providesintegrated health and social care services through a large network ofcommunity and inpatient settings, serving diverse communities acrossHertfordshire, Norfolk, North Essex and Buckinghamshire.
As a university trust, HPFT continues to develop strong links with theUniversity of Hertfordshire providing excellent learning anddevelopment opportunities, as well as strengthening our clinicalresearch capability.
Whilst it is a challenging period for the NHS, there has never been amore exciting time to join HPFT following our CQC rating ofOutstanding awarded to us in April 2019. We are on our "Good toGreat" journey as we continue to innovate, improve, transform andultimately deliver the very highest standards of care to the serviceusers and communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a more detailed description of the main responsibilities of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a more detailed description of the main responsibilities of this post.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in a related health or social care professional qualification (e.g. Nursing, Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Social Work);
- Professional qualification to diploma level in relevant area
Desirable
- Project Management experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a middle manager within a health or social care setting with day-to-day responsibility for delivering a service, leading a team and management of relevant resources.
- Proven track record of achieving objectives
- Experience of leading and delivering programmes of change within the public sector
- Experience of budgetary management or working within budgetary expectations
- Experience of managing rostering systems with large staff teams or experience of organising staff teams to ensure safe service delivery
- Experience of developing processes and systems and embedding these into services
Desirable
- Specialist in the field of Learning Disability
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent communications skills, written and oral
- Ability to build successful teams
- Able to work collaboratively with partner organisations
- Ability to influence and motivate staff to deliver challenging targets
- Ability to present complex data
- Ability to manage challenging and difficult conversations
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- First degree in a related health or social care professional qualification (e.g. Nursing, Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Social Work);
- Professional qualification to diploma level in relevant area
Desirable
- Project Management experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a middle manager within a health or social care setting with day-to-day responsibility for delivering a service, leading a team and management of relevant resources.
- Proven track record of achieving objectives
- Experience of leading and delivering programmes of change within the public sector
- Experience of budgetary management or working within budgetary expectations
- Experience of managing rostering systems with large staff teams or experience of organising staff teams to ensure safe service delivery
- Experience of developing processes and systems and embedding these into services
Desirable
- Specialist in the field of Learning Disability
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent communications skills, written and oral
- Ability to build successful teams
- Able to work collaboratively with partner organisations
- Ability to influence and motivate staff to deliver challenging targets
- Ability to present complex data
- Ability to manage challenging and difficult conversations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
