Band 9 Deputy Director of Operations

An exciting new opportunity has arisen within Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust in one of our key senior leadership roles as our Deputy Director of Operations.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate outstanding values-driven leadership, using service-user-led, data-informed and clinically guided approaches to deliver transformational change. They will use excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build credible, sustainable relationships with local, regional and national partners and stakeholders., The successful candidate will be responsible for the successful leadership and delivery of major transformational programmes, the operational performance and quality improvement, cross clinical services. They will provide visible, authentic leadership aligned with our Trust's values. Their responsibilities will include, delivering the Trust Strategy, leading the Trust's transformation programme, act as the operational lead for the Trust's Emergency Preparedness and Resilience agenda, supporting delivery of the Trust's financial plan; and ensuring performance targets are met in line with national and local standards.

Working with the Deputy Executive Director Group and the relevant divisional quintet senior leadership teams, the post holder will ensure that effective governance and compliance with regulatory requirements are embedded within clinical and operational management across the divisions.

The Deputy Director of Operations is professionally accountable to the Executive Director of Operations for, the performance of the divisions and their contribution to the organisation's overall rating under the National Oversight Framework.

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you. As a Trust, we are striving to become an anti-racist organisation.