Locality Operational Manager - North Team

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The closing date is 06 October 2026

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 a successful, supportive and established NHS Talking Therapies service looking for expressions of interest for a Locality Operational Manager. We would like to meet enthusiastic candidates who are committed to enhancing teamwork, natural leaders who seek to improve service delivery and the well-being of their staff and service users alike.

We welcome applications from experienced managers as well as individuals who can demonstrate strong leadership, operational and service improvmentskills and are ready to take the next step in their career.

We are committed to staff well-being and provision of quality evidence-based therapy for the population of Northamptonshire. The service is expanding and aims to continue to build strong local community ties and with this aim as a focus there are numerous opportunities to work on creative projects and initiatives in the local area. The job is a full time role but oppportunities for flexible working practises will be considered.

Role will include:

• 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.
• 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.
• To look at manage rotas, sickness, performance, conduct issues with staff.
• Regular attendance at weekly senior management meetings and to deliver a monthly team meeting for North team.
• Co-ordinating staff recruitment, training and schedules.
• To analyse clinical data, research the latest guidance and trends and evaluate demand and capacity.
• To be supervised and supported by the Service Manager.

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  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.

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

• Experience of leading, coordinating or contributing significantly to service delivery, improvement or change.
• Experience with in NHS Talking Therapies , Psychological Therapies, Mental Health or related healthcare

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

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

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.

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust