Job summary
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
About us
Why join us?
- 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.
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.
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.
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).
