Job overview

Only open to internal MPFT Applicants

Are you  aspiring to be or are you  currently an Operational Lead looking for a new opportunity that will help you develop and achieve your goals to become the best you can be? If so, you're in luck we have an opportunity to join our Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment team in West Staffordshire, based at Haywood Lodge, St Georges Hospital in Stafford.

We are looking to recruit a skilled, dynamic and motivated individual, who will have day to day responsibility for the operational leadership of this multidisciplinary team. You will work alongside the collective leadership to ensure that a high quality of service is delivered within this clinical area, and that the team feel well led.

You will offer experienced, visible leadership, form effective working relationships with colleagues and professional leads both internal and external to the team, and act as an excellent role model. The successful candidate will have a clear role in reviewing and maintaining operational standards, performance and management aspects.

Main duties of the job

·         To engage in and support the development of policies, procedures and working practices within the team.  Ensure implementation, monitoring, evaluation and compliance with all policies and procedures in area of responsibility.

·   Work collaboratively with the Service Manager and team clinical leads in the planning and delivery of the service.

·      To manage designated team, exercising effectiveness and flexible budget control in order to stay within budgetary limits in conjunction with locality manager.

·  Maintain the achievement of Key Performance Indicators and Essential Standards

·     Day to day line management responsibility for staff working within the Team including management of sickness, performance, recruitment and appraisals.

Working for our organisation

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

 Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.