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Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Band 9 Deputy Director of Operations

The closing date is 08 November 2026

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Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 9

Salary

£112,782 to £129,783 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

436-8220192

Job locations

Uffculme Centre

Birmingham

B13 8QY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full details can be found within the job description and person specification attached to this application

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full details can be found within the job description and person specification attached to this application

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant recent experience at a senior level, with responsibility for operational delivery including clinical, quality, people management, and successful delivery of performance targets within strict financial controls.
• Experience in the delivery of an organisational strategy.
• Significant experience and evidence of strategic thinking and planning.

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree in a relevant field including professional registration (e.g., Health Management, Public Health, Nursing Social work) and/or equivalent significant experience in a senior healthcare leadership role.
• Evidence of continued professional development and relevant additional training, particularly in leadership, quality improvement, transformation and/or change management.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant recent experience at a senior level, with responsibility for operational delivery including clinical, quality, people management, and successful delivery of performance targets within strict financial controls.
• Experience in the delivery of an organisational strategy.
• Significant experience and evidence of strategic thinking and planning.

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree in a relevant field including professional registration (e.g., Health Management, Public Health, Nursing Social work) and/or equivalent significant experience in a senior healthcare leadership role.
• Evidence of continued professional development and relevant additional training, particularly in leadership, quality improvement, transformation and/or change management.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Uffculme Centre

Birmingham

B13 8QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Uffculme Centre

Birmingham

B13 8QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Executive Director of Operations

Vanessa Devlin

[email protected]

01213011111

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 9

Salary

£112,782 to £129,783 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

436-8220192

Job locations

Uffculme Centre

Birmingham

B13 8QY

United Kingdom

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