MPFT Internal Operational Lead - Community Diabetes

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 22 October 2026

Fixed Term / Secondment Opportunity (12 Months
- Maternity Cover)

Are you an experienced operational leader looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to Diabetes Services across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent?

We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and forward-thinking individual to join our Community Diabetes Service.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing, innovative service dedicated to improving outcomes for people living with Diabetes. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the operational delivery, transformation and ongoing development of Community Diabetes Services, working closely with clinical, professional and operational leaders across the Care Group.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in an operational leadership and/or project management role within healthcare.
• Has experience of leading service development, redesign or transformation programmes.
• Demonstrates excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Can work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and organisational boundaries.
• Has experience of managing staff and resources to achieve service objectives.
• Can analyse complex information, identify solutions and drive improvement.
• Is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Is able to motivate, support and develop teams within a demanding healthcare environment.

As Operational Lead, you will provide operational management and leadership for the Countywide Community Diabetes Service, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality services that meet local and national priorities.

Working alongside Clinical Leads, Professional Leads and senior operational colleagues, you will contribute to service development, quality improvement, workforce planning and performance management, supporting the continued transformation of services in line with the NHS Long Term Plan and Trust objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing day-to-day operational leadership and management across Community Diabetes Services.
• Leading and supporting service improvement and transformation initiatives.
• Managing performance against key service objectives, quality indicators and commissioned targets.
• Supporting workforce planning, recruitment, staff development and succession planning.
• Ensuring quality, governance and risk management processes are embedded across services.
• Working collaboratively with internal and external partners, including Primary Care Networks, acute providers and community services.
• Supporting the development of innovative and patient-centred care pathways.
• Analysing service data and performance information to inform service planning and future priorities.

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 close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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