NHS Band 8a Operational Leader – Care & Performance

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust; Epping Forest; Remote; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Cost Area Supplement

Job summary

North East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 8a Operational Manager for the Jane Atkinson Centre. This permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours per week) offers a salary in Band 8a (£57,528 – £64,750) and provides a meaningful opportunity to lead high-quality patient care.

The role requires strong clinical decision-making, effective communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities while driving performance and governance across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in finance management and budgetary oversight.
• Demonstrated experience in performance monitoring and governance processes.
• Strong leadership abilities, including workforce management, prioritisation, and delegation skills.
• Proficiency in conflict resolution and the ability to navigate complex situations effectively.
• Excellent clinical decision‑making and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in fostering partnerships and collaborative working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support workforce teams to ensure effective service delivery and high-quality patient care.
• Oversee performance and governance frameworks, ensuring key performance indicators are met and exceeded.
• Facilitate team development through prioritisation, delegation, and conflict resolution, fostering a positive and inclusive working environment.

Skills

Finance management

Performance monitoring

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

Partnerships

Job description

North East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 8a Operational Manager for the Jane Atkinson Centre. This permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours per week) offers a salary in Band 8a (£57,528 – £64,750) and provides a meaningful opportunity to lead high-quality patient care.

The role requires strong clinical decision-making, effective communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities while driving performance and governance across the organisation.