Senior Healthcare Operations Manager

NHS Jobs; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Operational Service Manager to join two clinical boards and drive delivery and transformation. The role reports into the Associate Director of Operations and entails managing wait targets, capacity, and escalations.

The post requires strong leadership, clinical engagement, and robust operational skills. DBS check applies; commitment to flexible working is encouraged where service needs allow.

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent with leadership training.
• Leadership qualifications or evidence of leadership development.
• Experience in operational, people and financial management.
• Senior level leadership demonstrated in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist Clinical Board management with area responsibility and lead delegated areas.
• Lead delivery of performance targets within areas of responsibility.
• Deputise for Clinical Board management as required.
• Contribute to day-to-day operational management of areas of responsibility.

Skills

Change management

Communication

Report writing

Organisation & time management

MS Office / IT skills

Education

Degree level education / postgraduate leadership training

Leadership qualifications / programme of study

Job description

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Operational Service Manager to join two clinical boards and drive delivery and transformation. The role reports into the Associate Director of Operations and entails managing wait targets, capacity, and escalations.

The post requires strong leadership, clinical engagement, and robust operational skills. DBS check applies; commitment to flexible working is encouraged where service needs allow.