Head of Operations

NHS Jobs; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a senior leader to oversee healthcare delivery, clinical quality and people management across services. The role requires demonstrated senior level experience in operational delivery, with responsibility for budget management, performance targets, and strong financial controls.

You will drive governance aligned with the NHS Constitution, manage diverse teams, and work with executive colleagues to deliver service improvements within a

Qualifications

• Demonstrable senior leadership in healthcare delivery with operational responsibility.
• Experience in clinical quality, people management, and budget control.
• Successful delivery of performance targets within strict financial controls.

Skills

Senior leadership

People management

Budget management

Performance delivery

Education

Degree level or equivalent

MBA or equivalent

Tools

Healthcare IT systems

Computerised financial systems

Job description

Qualifications Essential criteria Degree level or equivalent extensive experience Management qualification, MBA or equivalent extensive experience Experience Essential criteria Demonstrable experience at a senior level in healthcare delivery, with responsibility for operational delivery including clinical quality, people management, budget responsibility and successful delivery of performance targets within strict financial controls. Knowledge Essential criteria Knowledge and understanding of computerised financial, management, budgetary management and workforce information systems Key issues and pace of change facing the NHS nationally and locally, assess and describe impact on services. Principles and impact of the NHS Constitution Desirable criteria Knowledge and understanding of governance arrangements and standards in the NHS and the wider health

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust