Operational Manager: We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Operational Manager to lead and optimise the delivery of services for this leading Healthcare Services organisation. GENERAL DETAILS: Location: Barnsley Salary: £45,000 per annum Contract: Full-time, Permanent, Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours. Annual Leave: 6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays. Pension: NHS Pension scheme with employer contribution of 20%. Other Benefits: Access to retail discounts via the Blue Light Card. Culture: A supportive team environment with a monthly in-house communication event. Drive Operational Excellence in Primary Care This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring that high-quality patient care is provided in an efficient, safe, and responsive manner. As Operational Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of Barnsley Healthcare Federation’s services, ensuring they meet strategic objectives, contractual requirements, and financial targets. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Service & Performance Management Oversee the day-to-day operational performance of healthcare services, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with NHS and Federation policies. Develop and implement service improvements in response to changing demand, contracts, and policies. Monitor and analyse performance data to ensure services meet targets and deliver high-quality patient care. Identify and manage risks, ensuring strong governance and safeguarding procedures. Leadership & Workforce Management Provide leadership to teams across multiple sites, ensuring staff are trained, supported, and working effectively. Work with HR to manage workforce deployment, reduce turnover, and support staff development. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability. Stakeholder & Relationship Management Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including NHS commissioners, GPs, and healthcare partners. Represent the Federation in meetings, negotiations, and external engagements. Ensure clear communication and collaboration between teams to support smooth service delivery. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: A Business Degree or equivalent qualification. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to make cost-effective decisions. Experience in operational or healthcare management, ideally within primary care or the NHS. Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and driving service improvements. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. A motivated individual looking to forge a long-term career with the organisation Why Join Barnsley Healthcare Federation? Be part of an organisation dedicated to improving healthcare services in Barnsley. Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment with the opportunity to make a real impact. Play a leading role in shaping service delivery and improving patient outcomes. If you are a results-driven leader with a passion for healthcare operations and service improvement, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and help drive excellence in primary care services. If shortlisted, our client will contact you to discuss the role and your experience further. Key Appointments UK Ltd will assess your suitability for the role based on the information contained in your CV and application. This includes skills, experience, education, and location. By applying for this role, you give consent for your CV to be processed by Key Appointments for recruitment purposes only. We often work with third parties who may contact you about this role. Our full Privacy Policy is available at key-appointments