The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Assistant Operations Manager

The closing date is 15 December 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month Secondment / Fixed term contract in the Women and Children's Division Operational Management team. We are looking for an enthusiastic , resilient and flexible operational manager to with experience of Referral to Treatment and Cancer Service Performance Management.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work closely with the Centre Clinical Directors, Matrons, Centre Managers and other Assistant Business Operational Managers to ensure efficient and effective management of all resources in order to deliver safe, high quality and effective clinical services in an environment of continuous improvement.

the post includes responsibilities for :-

  • Referral to Treatment and Cancer Performance
  • Service development
  • Supporting with Budget management
  • Supporting with Business planning
  • Supporting with Workforce management
  • Supporting with management of governance and risk

About us

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

The Women and Children's Division is at an exciting time in taking forward improvements in its service . You will be key in taking this improvement work forward.

Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP)

As part of our long-term vision to improve patient care and service delivery, our Service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028. This move will unite specialist services in a purpose-built, modern environment, enhancing care and team experience.

We are actively recruiting and want applicants to be aware that successful candidates will be expected to move with the Service in early 2028. The relocation will follow a formal management of change process, with full consultation and support for colleagues.

Full details of HTP can be viewed on theHospital Transformation Programme Webpage

Details

Date posted

01 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-AOM-878

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

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Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

education

Essential

  • Degree level education or equivalent professional qualification or experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Degree level education or equivalent professional qualification or experience
  • Evidence of a commitment to continuous professional development
  • Experience of managing teams
  • Experience of business strategy and planning
  • Experience of implementing service improvement including complex change
  • Experience of managing information systems
  • Evidence of successful management of a budget
  • Track record of achieving services targets
  • Strong skills in leadership and decision making
  • Excellent negotiating and influencing skills
  • Excellent numerical skills
  • Advanced IT skills
  • Ability to manipulate data
  • Knowledge of NHS business and financial systems and processes
  • Ability to monitor complex change projects
  • Ability to analyse complex and sometimes conflicting information in order to resolve issues
  • Knowledge of quality improvement tools and methodology

Desirable

  • Experience in maternity or neonates
Person Specification

education

Essential

  • Degree level education or equivalent professional qualification or experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Degree level education or equivalent professional qualification or experience
  • Evidence of a commitment to continuous professional development
  • Experience of managing teams
  • Experience of business strategy and planning
  • Experience of implementing service improvement including complex change
  • Experience of managing information systems
  • Evidence of successful management of a budget
  • Track record of achieving services targets
  • Strong skills in leadership and decision making
  • Excellent negotiating and influencing skills
  • Excellent numerical skills
  • Advanced IT skills
  • Ability to manipulate data
  • Knowledge of NHS business and financial systems and processes
  • Ability to monitor complex change projects
  • Ability to analyse complex and sometimes conflicting information in order to resolve issues
  • Knowledge of quality improvement tools and methodology

Desirable

  • Experience in maternity or neonates

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

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

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Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Centre Manager Maternity , Obstetrics and Neonates

Donna Moxon

Donna.moxon2@nhs.net

01952641222

Details

Date posted

01 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-AOM-878

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF


Supporting documents

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