Band 8b Operations Manager - Ophthalmology

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Band 8b Operations Manager – Ophthalmology

Band 8b

Main area: Network Services Division
Grade: Band 8b
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 391-RFL-6874798-A

Site: Royal Free Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £70,387 – £80,465 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 02/04/2025 23:59

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We\’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to shape the future of Ophthalmology services at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL).

This is an incredibly exciting time as we look to innovate and redefine how ophthalmology care is delivered to our patients across North Central London (NCL). We are searching for a dynamic, forward-thinking operations manager to join our team and play a crucial role in driving forward these ground-breaking changes.

Main duties of the job

As our Ophthalmology Operations Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact, delivering high-level operational excellence while shaping the future direction of the service. You will be working within a team of dedicated professionals to enhance the quality, efficiency, and delivery of services in a very exciting service.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has substantial experience in a management role within the NHS
• Possesses strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Is creative, forward-thinking, and passionate about delivering exceptional services in healthcare with the opportunity to grow the Ophthalmology surgical hub and driven forward private practice integration
• Has the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels
• Is dedicated to continuous improvement and committed to advancing their career within the NHS, particularly at RFL
• Has experience in delivering high-level operational work with a focus on strategic planning and project management

Working for our organisation

• Career Development: This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career within the NHS and specifically within one of London’s leading trusts
• Innovation: Be part of an exciting period of change and innovation in how ophthalmology services are delivered across NCL
• Impact: You’ll be making a real difference to the patient experience and the future of healthcare
• Supportive Environment: Join a passionate, skilled, and friendly team who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for both patients and staff

If you are a highly motivated and creative operational leader seeking to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be part of our exciting journey at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuing personal development
• 1st degree or equivalent

Experience

• 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

• Leadership of a multidisciplinary team and delivering to deadlines and within resources.
• Acute operational management experience in a complex healthcare organisation
• Management of staff
• 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
• 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

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

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