Surgical Manager

Job Summary
Job Share - 18.75 hours per week
Only open to internal MPFT applicants with experience of site management.
We are looking to recruit a Lead Site Manager at our St Georges Hospital in Stafford. As Lead Site Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring a level of senior nurse leadership across the St Georges site both in and out of hours which will meet the required standards agreed by the Safe Staffing Group led by the Director of Nursing.

You will be working to the direction and support of the In-patient Services Modern Matrons for Mental Health and in conjunction with the Senior Inpatient Nurse Managers from the Specialist Services Division. The Lead Site Manager/Hospital Coordinator is responsible for ensuring a level of senior nurse leadership across the St Georges site both in and out of hours which will meet the required standards agreed by the Safe Staffing Group led by the Director of Nursing.

Main duties of the job

• You will be responsible for providing highly specialist advice regarding the management of patients when attending emergencies and will be required to advise on appropriate course(s) of action to take to de-escalate and/or manage the patient in line with risk and care plans.
• You will be responsible for the ongoing accurate collation and evaluation of this Safe Staffing data and for presentation of this data to the Safe Staffing Group chaired by the Director of Nursing.
• You will be the accountable and responsible lead specialist for the site manager/Hospital Coordinator function.
• You will work in partnership with wards, CRHT, and external agencies to manage bed pressures and provide relevant information to influence decisions regarding the use of out of area placements/use of Ministry of Defence beds/repatriation and internal bed transfer arrangements.
• You will work collaboratively with Ward Managers, Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHT), Community Teams, and external organisations to ensure adherence to Trust wide Policies and Standard Operating Procedures and provide specialist knowledge and guidance to further develop and update these policies and procedures.

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.

Details
Date posted: 11 November 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 301-JC-25-7535628
Job location: St Georges Hospital, Stafford, ST16 3SR

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 - YouTube
• Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
• MPFT - Adult Mental Health Services South Staffs - YouTube

Person Specification
Essential Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC
• Post-registration experience and/or evidence of formal courses and training at post graduate diploma level

Desirable

• Experience in managing an in-patient ward/hospital site environment

Essential Experience

• Experience of working within an in-patient environment and managing the services and the functions of hospital site coordination/ward management
• Experience of implementing a wide range of Legislation, Policy and Procedures pertinent to Acute Care.
• Internal MPFT applicant with experience of site management

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to coordinate 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

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details
Employer name: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: St Georges Hospital, Stafford, ST16 3SR