Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the operational team within the division of Medical Specialities The post holder will support and lead the division, ensuring the delivery of key targets within the budgeted resources available. They will contribute to strategic and annual business planning for their services, including the engagement of senior medical, nursing, AHP colleagues and other staff, as required. They will also coordinate the planning, development and implementation of service improvement, capital and other projects. They will support clinical governance processes within their areas and assist Clinical colleagues in the management of risk. The post will deputise for the Senior Operations Manager. Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Main duties of the job This post holder will be responsible for the operational management of all aspects of the division and across all sites in which the division runs services. The post holder will work with senior clinical leaders and managers to drive and deliver excellent management leadership, support and capacity. They will ensure that effective management and delivery underpins the leadership of the directorate they manage and that the Senior Operations Manager is supported to ensure that leadership decisions are translated into transforming delivery of services. The Operations Manager will work in partnership with the Senior Operations Manager to ensure the full engagement of all staff in the directorate in the delivery of the division's strategy. The post holder will deputise for the Senior Operations Manager when required. The post holder will participate in the silver on-call rota. About us The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ Date posted 28 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £70,387 to £80,465 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 391-RFL-7088198 Job locations Royal Free Hospital Pond Street London NW3 2QG Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of continuing personal development Management qualification 1st degree or equivalent Desirable Post graduate qualification Experience Essential Significant senior operational management experience, in the NHS or equivalent Leading and managing change within a complex environment Strategic planning and project management Managing large and complex budgets Skills and Knowledge Essential Leadership of a multidisciplinary team and delivering to deadlines and within resources. Acute operational management experience in a complex healthcare organisation Management of staff Effective communication skills Service planning and project management Broad understanding of the NHS and key policy issues which effect performance Aptitude to engage in constructive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to achieve success through partnership Budgetary management skills Knowledge of strategic financial planning Demonstrates excellent negotiation skills Ability to achieve effective team working within the division and across divisions Numerate, IT literate, analytical and able to use business intelligence effectively. Demonstrate advanced influencing and negotiation skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of continuing personal development Management qualification 1st degree or equivalent Desirable Post graduate qualification Experience Essential Significant senior operational management experience, in the NHS or equivalent Leading and managing change within a complex environment Strategic planning and project management Managing large and complex budgets Skills and Knowledge Essential Leadership of a multidisciplinary team and delivering to deadlines and within resources. Acute operational management experience in a complex healthcare organisation Management of staff Effective communication skills Service planning and project management Broad understanding of the NHS and key policy issues which effect performance Aptitude to engage in constructive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to achieve success through partnership Budgetary management skills Knowledge of strategic financial planning Demonstrates excellent negotiation skills Ability to achieve effective team working within the division and across divisions Numerate, IT literate, analytical and able to use business intelligence effectively. Demonstrate advanced influencing and negotiation skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Free Hospital Pond Street London NW3 2QG Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)