Operational Lead

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and innovative therapist (PT or OT) or experienced care manager with proven and extensive senior management skills and knowledge to work in the Active Recovery service (AR) at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHSFT (STH). You will be responsible for the development & operational delivery of the AR Care & Reablement team, including Operational Support Managers & Advanced Clinical Support Workers (ACSWs) Active Recovery is a city-wide service providing rapid, responsive and time-limited support to people experiencing a health crisis in their own homes. Working at the interface of primary, community, acute and social care services, the team plays a vital role in admissions avoidance, hospital discharge and promoting independence through re-ablement. In this senior leadership role, you will provide operational leadership for the Active Recovery Care & Reablement workforce, including Operational Support Managers, Advanced Clinical Support Workers (ACSWs) and the Scheduling & Allocation Team. You will lead service delivery, workforce development, performance management and continuous improvement, ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care and excellent operational outcomes. Working with appropriate professional leads and clinical/operational pathway managers to ensure professional development of all staff working within the Active Recovery Care & Reablement team. You will be an experienced operational leader with a proven track record of managing complex services and multidisciplinary teams. You will have strong influencing and partnership-working skills, be passionate about delivering excellent patient care, and be committed to developing innovative community services that support people to remain independent at home. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering the Active Recovery service within one of the largest care groups in the Trust, making a significant difference to patients, families and partners across Sheffield. You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Joanne M Thornhill Job title: Assistant Head of Integrated Community Care Email address: Joanne.thornhill1@nhs.net Telephone number: 01143078149