Operations Manager
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Norwich, NR6 5BE
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
15 September 2026
11 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Operational Manager to join Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. The Operatio...
- Provide operational leadership and management for designated services.
- Lead service delivery to ensure safe, effective and responsive care.
- Monitor and improve performance against key quality, workforce and operational indicators.
- Work collaboratively with clinical leaders to drive service improvement and transformation initiatives.
- Lead and support workforce planning, recruitment, retention and staff development.
- Ensure effective management of allocated budgets and resources.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead on governance, quality improvement, risk management and patient safety initiatives.
- Contribute to business planning, service redesign and implementation of Trust objectives.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, learning, inclusion and staff wellbeing.
At Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, inclusion is at the heart of how we work. We are committed to creating a fair, transparent and accessible recruitment process where every candidate has the opportunity to succeed.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in our workforce, including those from the global majority. We recognise that not everyone has equal access to opportunities and are working to address this.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and ensuring all candidates receive a positive and equitable experience.
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to degree level or evidence of sound intellectual ability and ongoing personal development at senior management level
Desirable
- Experience of managing health and social care integrated services
Skills
Essential
- A proven record of success in managing significant operational / strategic change whilst also developing and maintaining the provision of a high quality service, within a clinical setting, with multidisciplinary teams
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of management tools, organisational systems and processes relevant to managing in an NHS organisation
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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