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Locality Operational Manager - North Team

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Corby, NN17 2URView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

6 October 2026

6 days left

Job description

Do you want to be a part of an exciting and innovative NHS Talking Therapies service here at Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust? We are ...

1) To manage the North locality team focusing on delivery of access and recovery targets for the service. This requires creative thinking for new opportunities to deliver services to people who do not normally access mental health care.

2) To manage and support the running of the North team operationally to ensure quality care and service at all levels of service users engagement. This will include development and training for staff to ensure this quality of care.

3) To look at manage rotas, sickness, performance, conduct issues with staff.

4) Regular attendance at weekly senior management meetings and to deliver a monthly team meeting for North team.

5) Co-ordinating staff recruitment, training and schedules.

6) To analyse clinical data, research the latest guidance and trends and evaluate demand and capacity.

6) To be supervised and supported by the Service Manager.

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. T

We put the person at the centre of everything we do, so if you want to work for a Trust that makes a difference; this is the place for you.

We know that our staff are our biggest asset, and we want to do all we can to support their wellbeing. From being part of Time to Change and ensuring we are Living Wage employer, to creating networks to support our diverse staff body and celebrating through our Quality Awards. teamNHFT promotes a close-knit culture with the aim of empowering people to challenge stigma and speak openly.

Anyone can apply for a job at NHFT. No matter age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. All are welcome to apply.

In our last two Care Quality Commission (CQC) reports we have been rated outstanding, and we are only the third mental health Trust in the country to receive this.

We can't wait to meet you.

Qualifications

Essential: - Relevant degree level qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable: - Experience of line management, operational management or leading teams within a healthcare, mental health or psychological therapies setting.

Experience

Essential: - Experience of leading, coordinating or contributing significantly to service delivery, improvement or change.

Desirable: - Experience within NHS Talking Therapies , Psychological Therapies, Mental Health or related healthcare

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good knowledge and understanding of NHS Talking Therapies and it's operational delivery.
  • Understanding of performance, quality, workforce and governance requirements within NHS services.

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstratable leadership, influencing and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to analyse information, prioritise efffectivelty make sound decisions and lead improvement.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

22 September 2026

Last checked

23 September 2026

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About the employer

NHF
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

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