Operations Manager - CDC | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Slough is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the establishment of a community diagnostic centre. Responsibilities include overseeing diagnostic services, budget management, and service improvements. The ideal candidate will have significant NHS operational management experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to quality patient care. Opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Significant senior operational management experience within the NHS.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to deliver service improvements and meet performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership to multi-disciplinary teams.
• Oversee day-to-day running of diagnostic services.
• Monitor performance and analyse data.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Budget management

Service improvement

Job description

Frimley Health CDC Operations Manager

Frimley Health are investing £25m to construct a state‑of‑the‑art community diagnostic centre at Upton Community Hospital site in Slough. The project will be completed by Spring 2026 and will provide an environment for delivering high‑quality patient diagnostics, transforming patient care for the people of Slough.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership to multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Oversee day‑to‑day running of diagnostic services, maximising use of facilities and resources.
• Drive service improvements and implement change initiatives.
• Monitor performance, analyse data, and report on key indicators.
• Manage budgets, ensuring financial control and cost‑effectiveness.
• Oversee staffing, recruitment, and development, promoting a positive work culture.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance, regulatory standards, and health & safety requirements.
• Develop strategic plans and business cases for service development.
• Build effective partnerships with internal teams, primary care, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Significant senior operational management experience within the NHS.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to deliver service improvements and meet performance targets.
• Experience in budget management and financial planning.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to travel between sites as required.

Additional Information

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first‑class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work‑life balance; this benefits individuals and the patients we care for. Flexible working arrangements are encouraged and we strive to meet the needs of staff, services and users.

This advert closes on Wednesday 31 Dec 2025.