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Site Manager

On-site in Stafford·Full-time·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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Our summary

Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 a year
About £3,260 - £3,610 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Stafford
Contract: Full-time
Closing date: Apply by Wednesday 25 November

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The role

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

We are seeking an experienced and dynamicLead Site Manager / Hospital Coordinator to provide senior clinical leadership across our inpatient mental health services. Working closely with Modern Matrons, Ward Managers, Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams (CRHT), and partner agencies, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring safe staffing, effective patient flow, emergency response, and the delivery of high-quality care across the site.

About You

You will be a registered mental health professional with significant experience in inpatient mental health services, strong leadership skills, and the ability to remain calm and decisive in challenging situations. You will have excellent communication skills, a sound understanding of the Mental Health Act, risk management, and patient flow processes, together with experience of data analysis and service improvement.

Main duties of the job

Provide senior clinical leadership and operational oversight across the hospital site, both in and out of hours.
Coordinate safe staffing arrangements, responding to service pressures and supporting workforce deployment.
Lead on the collection, analysis and reporting of safe staffing data and service performance metrics.
Act as the key point of contact for site-wide incidents, emergencies, fire procedures, Section 136 assessments, and seclusion reviews.
Support the coordination of the Health-Based Place of Safety (HBPoS) and ECT services.
Work in partnership with wards, CRHT and external agencies to manage bed pressures and provide relevant information to influence decisions regarding out-of-area placements, Ministry of Defence beds, repatriation and internal bed transfers.
Provide specialist clinical advice and guidance during complex situations, supporting safe decision-making and risk management.
Contribute to service improvement, policy development, audits and the implementation of evidence-based practice.

About us

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

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTubeorcopy and paste into browser to watchhttps://bit.ly/4buATxw

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTubeorcopy and paste into browser to watchhttps://bit.ly/44KxWXs

MPFT - Adult Mental Health Services South Staffs - YouTubeorcopy and paste into browser to watchhttps://bit.ly/3K3B7ju

What We Offer

A rewarding leadership role within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
Opportunities to influence service development and improve patient outcomes.
Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.
A chance to make a real difference to the safety, quality and effectiveness of inpatient mental health services.

Join us and help lead the delivery of safe, compassionate and high-quality mental health care across our inpatient services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse with NMC
Post-registration experience and/or evidence of formal courses and training at post graduate diploma level
Mentorship Course
Clinical Supervision Training

Desirable

Experience in managing an in-patient ward/hospital site environment
Recognised Management or Leadership Qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within an in-patient environment and managing the services and the functions of hospital site co-ordination/ward management
Experience of implementing a wide range of Legislation, Policy and Procedures pertinent to Acute Care.
Understanding of the principles of clinical governance and implications for nurses in clinical practice.
Evidence of effective management of human resources.

Desirable

Teaching and facilitating experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Ability to co-ordinate work to meet agreed targets and deadlines
Evidence of ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands/pressures
Ability to work in collaborative partnership with all members of the multi-disciplinary and multi agency team at all levels
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization (internal and external) and build robust interagency operational alliances
Ability to set clear objectives and targets and motivate staff to achieve them.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.