About this role
Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the effective day-to-day management of the complaints and PALS team within the Trust. To lead in facilitating negotiated solutions or resolution of issues as speedily as possible, in relation to the concerns of people, their carers and families. To be visible and approachable to people who use services, carers and their family and lead on the undertaking of the Patient Advice and Liaison Role.
The post holder will need to be able to ensure that people are treated appropriately, professionally and with respect during the complaints process and that the Trust values are visible in leadership behaviour.There is also a requirement to teach others best practice and key skills related to having difficult but open and honest conversations.The post holder will work in collaboration to increase people's awareness of how to raise a concern and support people giving feedback through multiple channels.
The post holder will take the lead on developing our People's Experience work across the Trust drawing together complaints/PALS feedback with our real time experience feedback.
Main duties of the job
o To manage the Complaints and PALS Teamo To build and maintain good relationships with clinical and non-clinical staff across Directorates and Departments.o To ensure the Trust adheres to the Complaints Regulations
Monitor and report on complaints and PALS performance To build and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders and the local community.o Articulate the significance and potential impact of government policies as they relate to policy, practice, and its development.o Proactively work within the principles of being open and honest (Duty of Candour)o The post holder will deliver a training programme for all staff on complaints handling and specific training for investigating officers. o The post holder will lead on the implementation and embedding of Ai technology (Quail) within complaint responses to ensure that it is being utilised optimally across the Trust.o To act as Liaison Officer when a complaint has been referred to the Ombudsman for investigation.
Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to undertake a:
Psychometrics (virtual) w/c 3rd August 2026
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 11th August 2026
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description Job responsibilities
Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job
Person Specification
Experience Essential
oRelevant experience of which at least 2 years in a role related to the management of complaints and people's experience oA clear understanding and a working knowledge of the Complaints regulations . Managing Teams in a Senior Role. Ability to identify issues, and implement solutions. Ability to communication with others and at all levels. Priority the Teams workload alongside your own workload
Desirable
Experience on using complaints Ai software
Experience Essential
Experience of producing reports to show complaints performance and trends
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.
Employer details Employer name Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Surrey and Borders Partnership Trust Headquarters, Leatherhead
Mole Business Park, 18 Randalls Rd
Leatherhead
KT22 7AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)