Head of Operations

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Manager for operational delivery to enhance patient services across various lines. The role requires collaboration with clinical and non-clinical teams, management of budgets, and ensuring compliance with NHS standards. Ideal candidates should have managerial experience in an NHS setting. This permanent position offers a salary range from £70,000 to £75,000 annually and includes benefits such as annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Option to buy/sell Private Healthcare

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend Scheme

CPD Opportunities

Wagestream Reward Gateway

Cycle to Work Scheme

Smart Tech EV Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a managerial role within an NHS setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational planning and delivery across multiple service lines.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance patient pathways.
• Manage budgets, resources, and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with NHS standards and regulations.
• Drive innovation and transformation initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs and implement continuous improvement.

Skills

Managerial experience in NHS

Job description

Job Summary

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high‑performing, business‑critical team, with strong potential for growth and development. The post holder will be responsible for the operational delivery of Diagnostic, Endoscopy, Day Case Theatre, and Outpatient services, with direct line management of the Operations Manager, Imaging Lead and Administrative functions. The role will work in close collaboration with the Senior and Executive Team, and other key stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of the Clinic's business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead operational planning and delivery across multiple service lines.
• Collaborate with clinical and non‑clinical teams to enhance patient pathways.
• Manage budgets, resources, and workforce planning effectively.
• Ensure compliance with NHS standards, policies, and regulatory frameworks.
• Drive innovation and transformation initiatives aligned with NHS priorities.
• Monitor KPIs and implement continuous improvement strategies.

About Us

Cora is a leading provider of community healthcare services in the UK. We deliver MSK (musculoskeletal) services, diagnostic imaging, day‑case surgery, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, podiatry, persistent pain management, mental health, orthopaedic and rheumatology services. We want everyone to have the opportunity to thrive. We help people help themselves, to get back to their best or to simply find a new way forward.

Details

Date posted: 02 December 2025

Pay scheme: £70,000 to £75,000 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: WLC1

Job location: Healthshare Clinic West London, Brentford, Greater London, TW8 9DR

Employee Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy/sell Private Healthcare (Benenden)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Blue Light Card
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• CPD Opportunities
• Wagestream Reward Gateway
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Smart Tech EV Car Scheme

Person Specification

• Experience: Managerial role in an NHS setting (Desirable)
• Qualifications: N/A (Desirable)

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. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: Cora Health Group Limited

Address: Healthshare Clinic West London, Brentford, Greater London, TW8 9DR

Employer's website: http://www.corahealth.co.uk/