Operations Manager - CFHD
Job summary
Children and Family Health Devon are advertising for a 12-month maternity cover, on either a fixed term contract or an internal secondment, for the Band 8a Operations Lead for our Physical and Sensory Pathway.
You will work together with the clinical and professional leads of the pathway to oversee operational delivery and bring a compassionate approach to lead a hardworking, skilled multi-disciplinary staff team.
Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) Physical and Sensory Pathway offers specialised assessment and support for children with developmental delays, musculoskeletal issues, neuro-disabilities, and motor or sensory processing disorders. It brings together physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech and language therapists to provide therapy, equipment, adaptions and tailored support plans.
You will be part of a strong and supportive network of operational managers across CFHD and will play a pivotal role in influencing how we work with partners to deliver joined-up, needs-led care. The leadership model at CFHD (clinical, operational and medical leads) ensures you are supported in your leadership and able to drive service quality and development effectively.
This role can be based at any of our locality sites across Devon, a job share would be considered, and more hours may become available during the 12months.
Main duties of the job
- Ensure provision of high quality, safe and responsive community integrated health services to children, young people, parents/carers and professionals across Devon and Torbay according to need.
- Ensure the service is based on best practice and evidence; is outcomes focussed and audit and routine outcome monitoring is used to improve clinical effectiveness and outcomes for children and young people.
- Provide specialist advice and county-wide system leadership ensuring that CFHD services are delivered in response to local need in partnership with communities and other local services.
- Provide effective collaborative leadership and day to day operational management of the CFHD service.
- To jointly lead the locality or county pathway comprising professional, clinical and operational leaders.
- Ensure the effective and efficient delivery of evidence based clinical pathways through the service including triage, assessment, clinical formulation and care planning, treatment, and discharge of children and young people.
- Ensure the service is delivered in partnership with other clinical pathways within CFHD, health specialties and partner organisations across health, education, social care and the voluntary sector.
- Ensure the service is delivered in partnership with children, young people and their parents/carers, ensuring their active participation is facilitated and feedback elicited, considered and acted-upon.
- Ensure that clinical and non-clinical risks are managed effectively.
About us
At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where children and young people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
Our children and young people say
We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.
Who we are
We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by Devon Partnership Trust. We are a group of professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and many other professions.
Join us in beautiful Devon
With access to moors, sea and cities, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy Devon. Whether you enjoy spending time in the cultural hub of Exeter, exploring the Jurassic coastline or discovering the world surfing reserve in North Devon there really is something for everyone.
Details
Date posted
23 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9369-26-0299
Job locations
Children & Family Health Devon
Bittern Road
Sowton Industrial Estate
Exeter
EX2 7FW
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification***.***
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification***.***
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of the provision of healthcare for children and families within the NHS
- Understanding of relevant legislation, NHS policy and other national policy relating to children and young people and its implications for childrens community healthcare
- High level knowledge of health presentations in children and adolescents and the theory and practice of, clinical interventions within area of specialty
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice including NICE guidelines and routine outcome monitoring
- Knowledge of risk management and ability to monitor and assess risk and act accordingly to ensure safety
- Knowledge of supervision, management and leadership practice, including electronic staff record systems
- Understanding of the quality, governance and regulatory framework within the NHS
- Understanding of the complex multi-agency systems providing health, education and social care for children and young people
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional clinical knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, management qualification or equivalent and experience.
- A professional qualification relevant to childrens healthcare (such as Social Work, Nursing, Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Psychological Therapy Qualification, Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy.)
- Professional registration/accreditation with a recognised body.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to drive across Devon.
- To contribute to manager on-call rota, as required.
- An Enhanced DBS Check will be required for this role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of the provision of healthcare for children and families within the NHS
- Understanding of relevant legislation, NHS policy and other national policy relating to children and young people and its implications for childrens community healthcare
- High level knowledge of health presentations in children and adolescents and the theory and practice of, clinical interventions within area of specialty
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice including NICE guidelines and routine outcome monitoring
- Knowledge of risk management and ability to monitor and assess risk and act accordingly to ensure safety
- Knowledge of supervision, management and leadership practice, including electronic staff record systems
- Understanding of the quality, governance and regulatory framework within the NHS
- Understanding of the complex multi-agency systems providing health, education and social care for children and young people
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional clinical knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, management qualification or equivalent and experience.
- A professional qualification relevant to childrens healthcare (such as Social Work, Nursing, Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Psychological Therapy Qualification, Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy.)
- Professional registration/accreditation with a recognised body.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to drive across Devon.
- To contribute to manager on-call rota, as required.
- An Enhanced DBS Check will be required for this role.
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
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Children & Family Health Devon
Bittern Road
Sowton Industrial Estate
Exeter
EX2 7FW
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Children & Family Health Devon
Bittern Road
Sowton Industrial Estate
Exeter
EX2 7FW
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)