Job Description

**1 x Fixed Term contract/secondment opportunity for up to 18 months***Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment*This is new and exciting opportunity to lead, develop and enhance our service provision for colleagues working in our medical and Advanced Practice service aligned to the Community Hospital Inpatient Units across Gloucestershire.The Operational Lead will have oversight of the whole service and will work closely with our site Matrons and senior leadership team to ensure we have a cohesive, consistent and appropriate medical and Advanced Practice offer into our units.The postholder will be responsible for ensuring the high quality and effective delivery of the medical and Advanced Practice provision to all our units, focusing on effective ways of working, financial and resource management and service transformation. The post holder will develop improved ways of working and strengthen our compliance with the requirements of robust operational governance.Main duties of the jobThe Operational Manager is responsible for ensuring the high quality and effective delivery of the PH Inpatient Advanced Practitioner and medical workforce. They will be managing financial and physical resources to comply with the requirements of robust operational governance. They will:In collaboration with other directorate support partners, operationally oversight trainees and qualified Advanced Practitioners to achieve an approved advanced practice master's qualification and support the ongoing development of the 4 pillars of practice.Alongside the operational (line) managers, contribute to workforce planning and considerations around organisational systems affecting resilience and retention.In partnership with the Clinical Director and Medical Lead, develop a directorate faculty for Advanced Practice to provide a governance structure to the training and development of APs and tAPs across the directorate.Develop new and existing policies with the APs and the medical leadership team to ensure we implement best practice to continues to develop and work effectively to meet the needs of patientsAct as pastoral support to the APs and tAPs, listening, supporting, advocating for their needs and working through collaboration, negotiation and influence.The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the /Person Specification.About usWe have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.Date posted28 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalaryxc2xa353,755 to xc2xa360,504 a year per annum (pro rata)ContractFixed termDuration18 monthsWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number327-25-296-AJob locationsEdward Jenner Court1010 Pioneer AvenueGloucesterGL3 4AWJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesGloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesGloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant profession e.g. Nursing or allied health professional.
• A recognised management qualification e.g. MBA or equivalent management experience and training.
• Current registration with a nationally recognised professional body relevant to the professional qualification held e.g. NMC/HCPC
• Evidence of CPD as part of a continuum of learning

KnowledgeEssential

• Previous experience of managing others and contributing to student supervision
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of personnel / human resource management issues e.g. recruitment and retention, performance management.
• Able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of quality assurance / performance management methods.
• Experience in financial governance and oversight of significant, diffused NHS budgets
• High levels of verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Strategic knowledge of local, national and international issues facing Advanced Practice.

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant profession e.g. Nursing or allied health professional.
• A recognised management qualification e.g. MBA or equivalent management experience and training.
• Current registration with a nationally recognised professional body relevant to the professional qualification held e.g. NMC/HCPC
• Evidence of CPD as part of a continuum of learning

KnowledgeEssential

• Previous experience of managing others and contributing to student supervision
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of personnel / human resource management issues e.g. recruitment and retention, performance management.
• Able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of quality assurance / performance management methods.
• Experience in financial governance and oversight of significant, diffused NHS budgets
• High levels of verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Strategic knowledge of local, national and international issues facing Advanced Practice.

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