About this role
Job summary
This is a fixed-term post for 9months to provide maternity leave cover and aim to start in December 2026 or January 2027. The Operations Manager is responsible, in partnership with Clinical and Service Leads, for the effective strategic and operational management of Theatres and Anaesthetics and associated services. The postholder will ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective patient services within the resources available and will provide senior leadership across operational performance, financial management, workforce, theatre utilisation and service improvement.
The postholder will work closely with clinical leaders and the General Manager to develop and deliver the service strategy in line with divisional and Trust priorities. This includes identifying opportunities for clinical innovation and modernisation, redesigning services to improve efficiency and effectiveness, and deputising for the General Manager as required.
Main duties of the job
Areas of management responsibility
Day Stay Unit 23-hour ward Main Theatres Pre-Operative Assessment Anaesthetics Strategic leadership and planning
Act as a key member of the Divisional Senior Management Team, working with clinical and managerial colleagues to shape and deliver clinical and non-clinical services, with particular responsibility for Theatres, Anaesthetics and associated operative services. Contribute to the strategic direction of the services in line with divisional and Trust strategy and improvement programmes, translating strategic priorities into clear service plans and objectives. Operational service management
Maximise the safe and effective utilisation of operating theatres, introducing strategies to minimise delays, cancellations and avoidable downtime and to support the smooth running of each theatre. Lead service innovation and the development of service agreements in line with national, system and local priorities. Work with the Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics to support the effective management of the medical workforce and the job-planning process. Lead and participate in service redesign, expansion and redevelopment projects, using effective project and change-management approaches. Ensure operative services are delivered efficiently and effectively within allocated resources and are kept under continuous review.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications Essential
Evidence of ongoing professional development Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience
Desirable
Management Qualification
Skills / Abilities Essential
Able to make and take sometimes difficult decisions after analysis of options and implications Highly developed communication skills (written, oral, presentational and interpersonal) Experience of achieving significant cost reduction at a service and Divisional level Experience of implementing change management projects to develop or improve services Experience of business case preparation, presentation and implementation Managing a range of staff groups Substantive general management experience in the NHS, in an acute setting
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues Service quality and quality management Current changes and developments within the NHS. Change management theory
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements Essential
Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values Commitment to providing improvement to services for patients
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 Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)