Operations Manager | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to improve patient care and operational excellence across specialist imaging services. You will oversee daily operations, manage budgets, and ensure performance targets are met. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential for this role, which offers significant opportunities in a dynamic healthcare environment. The position requires some travel between healthcare sites.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage complex operational challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and support to designated clinical specialties.
• Manage day-to-day operations and oversee workforce planning.
• Support the delivery of patient pathways to meet RTT, DM01, and waiting list targets.
• Manage budgets and implement cost improvement plans.
• Travel between MFT sites as required.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Operational management

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced and dynamic leader with a passion for improving patient care and driving operational excellence? We are looking for two Operations Managers to join our team, supporting the delivery of high-quality clinical services across a busy and growing Division. This opportunity offers the chance to work alongside senior leaders, clinical teams, and support staff to ensure the efficient day-to-day management of specialist imaging services. The role is integral to achieving key performance targets, enhancing patient experience, and implementing service developments. You will lead on operational delivery, workforce management, and financial oversight, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring that services meet both local and national objectives.

The Operations Manager will provide operational leadership and support to designated clinical specialties, ensuring services are delivered effectively, efficiently, and in line with performance targets. Key duties include managing day-to-day operations, overseeing workforce planning, and supporting the delivery of patient pathways to meet Referral to Treatment (RTT), Diagnostic (DM01) and waiting list targets. The role also involves managing budgets, implementing cost improvement plans, and leading service developments to enhance patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and support to designated clinical specialties, ensuring services are delivered effectively and efficiently, in line with performance targets.
• Manage day-to-day operations and oversee workforce planning.
• Support the delivery of patient pathways to meet RTT, DM01, and waiting list targets.
• Manage budgets, implement cost improvement plans, and lead service developments to enhance patient care.
• Travel between MFT sites as the Imaging services are delivered across all sites; some travel is required.

Qualifications / Experience

• Excellent leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex operational challenges in a fast-paced environment.

About the Organisation

As an integral part of the Division of Imaging's managerial team, you will be responsible for supporting the ongoing success of one of the largest Imaging services in the country. The Imaging services are delivered across all MFT sites and as such, some travel between sites will be required to undertake the role.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn and is creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. We bring together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, champion collaborative working & transformation, and encourage our 30,000 workforce to pursue ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate and offer significant opportunities due to scale.

We’ve created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022. We are a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing a robust infrastructure for high-quality research programmes. We’re also embarking on our Green Plan to promote sustainability in healthcare.

Diversity & How to Apply

At MFT, we promote equality of opportunity, celebrate diversity, and eliminate discrimination across our workforce. All individuals are encouraged to apply. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025