Operations Manager - Eastbourne & Conquest Hospital Community Teams
Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom and 1 more (Hybrid)
Job Info
* Job Identification 3348
* Job Category Social Work and Care - Adults
* Posting Date 05/24/2026, 11:00 PM
* Apply Before 06/14/2026, 10:59 PM
* Locations Eastbourne District General Hospital, Eastbourne, BN21 2UD, GB The Ridge, Hastings, TN37 7RD, GB County Hall, Lewes, BN7 1UE, GB (Hybrid)
* Working Hours 37
* Salary From 58,377
* Salary To 63,598
* Working Pattern Full Time
* Contract Type Permanent Contract
* Number of Openings 1
Job Description
Are you energetic, self‑motivated and committed to working across agencies, as well as strengthening partnerships, particularly with health? If so, then we would like to hear from you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the ASC Hospital Service as an Operations Manager, overseeing the Hospital Community Discharge Teams and the Continuing Health Care Team. You will play a pivotal role in managing community hospital inpatient assessments and discharges, as well as facilitating smooth transitions through community health pathways.
You will manage a team of Practice Managers and receive regular individualised support and supervision to carry out this role. Alongside Head of Service, you will help to continue new developments and changes to support the everyday processes within this service. You will need to be able to demonstrate to have the knowledge and experience to support the following key responsibilities required of this role.
The role involves leading and managing the ASC Continuing Health Care Team alongside two Community Hospital Discharge Teams, ensuring all practice complies with statutory duties under the Care Act, including assessments, care plan reviews, and safeguarding responsibilities. It includes chairing complex multi‑agency meetings such as Adult Safeguarding Enquiries and Best Interest Meetings under the Mental Capacity Act, while also working closely with the Service Management Team to oversee cases involving Court of Protection applications and Coroner’s Inquests.
Key Responsibilities
* Translating local and national policy into practice
* Contribute to and implement new service initiatives
* Manage budgets and display effective leadership skill
* Display working knowledge of the Capacity Act (2005) and DoLs
As an Operations Manager within this service, you will have the unique opportunity to work alongside colleagues in both the NHS and All Age Continuing Care to ensure the best outcomes for the people we support.
Benefits
There are many rewards to working for East Sussex and being part of our service, including:
* Hybrid working – working in office and remotely
* You will have the opportunity to apply for our lease car scheme subject to qualifying criteria
* Your annual registration fee with Social Worker England will be reimbursed.
* Access to our extensive training offer that has a real focus on wellbeing and wellness
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term‑time only.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
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