Operational Lead
The closing date is 16 February 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Operational Lead in our Droitwich Ombersley & Rurals (DOR) Neighbourhood Team. This is a 22.5-hour post, to be covered over 5 days.
The successful candidate will work closely with our well established, friendly and supportive team whilst also working closely with other senior leaders across DOR and county wide. Operational leadership of the Neighbourhood team includes a focus on workforce, performance, quality, service improvement and oversight of a daily safe delivery of service.
You will work closely with the B7 Clinical Lead, Band 7 Physiotherapy Lead, B7 OT Lead and Admin Lead and be supported by the service lead. The post will also involve deputising at senior management meetings and working closely with the other Neighbourhood Operational Leads.
The role involves line management responsibilities for direct reports consisting of Band 6 Senior Community Nurses and a senior Administrator. Managing the staff roster to ensure that all shifts are covered is a key part of the role as well as organising bank and agency staffing where necessary. You will work closely with the Integrated Service Lead to ensure that recruitment is managed within budget and HR targets and service targets are achieved.
We would welcome applications from suitably experienced nurses and therapists.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, and be able to prioritise and manage own workload using their own initiative to include the following:
Lead the integrated team in the implementation of integrated multidisciplinary care planning ensuring patients receive high quality, patient-focussed nursing care at all times.
Provide day to day leadership, clinical support and supervision of the Neighbourhood team staff within the integrated team as well as supporting the integrated community service lead to provide a seamless service right across the patient pathway.
Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate legislation, policy and working practices e.g. eligibility criteria, which in conjunction with clinical skills may determine the most appropriate course of action, whilst taking in to account the patients / carers preferences and expectations.
Lead, co-ordinate and develop the provision of an effective and efficient integrated care service for patients primarily in the older adult population who have multiple co-morbidities within the extended primary care pathway of a designated neighbourhood team.
Act as the senior point of contact for Trust integrated neighbourhood team staff working with locality GP Practices.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
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Details
Date posted
02 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9798-2004
Job locations
Droitwich Medical Centre
Ombersley Street East
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 8RD
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Droitwich Medical Centre
Ombersley Street East
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 8RD
Employer's website
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