Therapy Operational Manager

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  • Shrewsbury, Shropshire
  • £55,690-62,682 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
We are looking for an experienced Operational Manager to provide leadership and operational management support as part of the Therapy Care Closer to Home Management team within the Therapy Centre.The successful applicant will be educated to degree level, ideally registered with the HCPC and have significant experience of working at a management or professional level in an acute setting.This is a full-time position based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.Main duties of the jobProviding professional leadership and operational management support to the Therapy Centre Manager and Therapy Care Closer to Home Manager, the post holder is accountable for the delivery of a range of services within the Centre supported, ensuring efficient and effective management of all resources in order to deliver safe, high quality and effective patient care in an environment of continuous improvement.About usJoin us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!The post holder is accountable for a team of 3 Therapy Managers delivering a range of services across Dietetics and Speech & Language Therapy covering Inpatients, outpatients and the community, in addition to the Macmillan Integrated Therapy Service. The role involves the effective management of resources to deliver safe, high quality and effective patient care in an environment of continuous improvement.DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum/pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number223-TOM-642Job locationsShrewsbury & Telford Hospital William Farr HouseMytton Oak RoadShrewsburySY38XQJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job pack for more information on the job description and main responsibilities. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job pack for more information on the job description and main responsibilities.Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential
  • Degree level qualification or equivalent professional qualification
  • Evidence of professional management development
Desirable
  • Registration with HCPC preferred but not essential for the role.
Management experienceEssential
  • Evidence of managing clinical teams
  • Experience of leading service improvement
  • Experience of risk management
  • Experience of business strategy and planning
Desirable
  • Successful management of significant budget
Specialist knowledge, skills and experienceEssential
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Ability to manage a range of staff groups /professions to deliver objectives and targets
Desirable
  • Knowledge of improvement tools and methodology
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential
  • Degree level qualification or equivalent professional qualification
  • Evidence of professional management development
Desirable
  • Registration with HCPC preferred but not essential for the role.
Management experienceEssential
  • Evidence of managing clinical teams
  • Experience of leading service improvement
  • Experience of risk management
  • Experience of business strategy and planning
Desirable
  • Successful management of significant budget
Specialist knowledge, skills and experienceEssential
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Ability to manage a range of staff groups /professions to deliver objectives and targets
Desirable
  • Knowledge of improvement tools and methodology

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