Operational Manager - Fixed Term

Are you passionate about making a positive and lasting difference for the people of Hull? Are you able to contribute to achieving our vision of enabling people to have a life not a service?
This role is fixed term until 31st December 2025. Due to the promotion of the current post-holder, we require an Operational Manager for the hospital teams which includes, Hospital See & Solve, Hospital Locality and Progress to Discharge teams. You will have operational and strategic development responsibility for functions within the team to ensure competent and confident management/leadership and practice. You will champion and direct staff to engage and implement Adult Social Care values, vision and strategy to support people to have a life not a service.
We are looking for an individual who can build strong relationships across all system partners to maximise our vision of 'A Life not a Service' and ensure that people who are experts in their own lives remain in control and identify their own solutions.
If you have experience of delivering operational services in a complex environment, we are looking for someone who can lead, challenge and promote the needs of people across health and social care.
You will have a professional social work or occupational therapy qualification registered with SW England or HCPC and be fully competent with current legislation and guidance.
We provide a range of benefits to motivate, reward and recognise the valuable work of our employees, which include

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Work/Life Balance - The Council recognises that all employees need to balance home life with meeting work commitments through the provision of appropriate policies and support, for example, family and parental leave, flexible hours and career break schemes.
Learning and Development - The Council has a commitment to lifelong learning. We provide excellent development opportunities for all employees.
Pension - We provide a defined benefit pension scheme whereby the Council contributes towards a pension payable on retirement
Employee discounts - There are a selection of voluntary benefits available giving a wide variety of staff discounts on goods and services from a range of suppliers via our Hull plus website

For an informal discussion, please contact Kat Fox on .
This role is not available for sponsorship therefore is only open to applicants who have the right to work in the UK.
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
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