Nuffield Health

Director of Operations

The closing date is 28 April 2026

Job summary

Director of Operations Bristol Hospital | Operations Management | Full Time Competitive salary, depending on experience 37.5 hours per week At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: To support the Hospital Director and Director of Clinical Services leading and developing the Hospital ensuring that performance exceeds agreed quality and financial targets To provide clear leadership and direction for specific services within the organisation, in line with Nuffield Health strategic goals To share knowledge, expertise, best practice and efficient, effective ways of working across the site and with colleagues in Nuffield Health. Budget management - to develop budgets to support the service functions with accountability for working within budgets; and providing timely management information Provide insight to help shape the local self-pay pricing strategy to ensure local competitiveness Deliver a patient pathway that ensure high levels of customer service to all beneficiaries Endorse the charity's connected service propositions to the local consumer market in line with the Hospital's sales plan To guarantee the delivery of the Hospitals growth plans and achievement of revenue targets through service development activities. Foster a cross-functional working relationship with other hospitals in the region, looking at opportunities to share resource and knowledge. Coach, mentor and role model a 'Customer First' culture.

About us

Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

Details

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR0094619

Job locations

3 Clifton Hill

Bristol

BS8 1BN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Director of Operations Bristol Hospital | Operations Management | Full Time Competitive salary, depending on experience 37.5 hours per week At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • To support the Hospital Director and Director of Clinical Services leading and developing the Hospital ensuring that performance exceeds agreed quality and financial targets
  • To provide clear leadership and direction for specific services within the organisation, in line with Nuffield Health strategic goals
  • To share knowledge, expertise, best practice and efficient, effective ways of working across the site and with colleagues in Nuffield Health.
  • Budget management - to develop budgets to support the service functions with accountability for working within budgets; and providing timely management information
  • Provide insight to help shape the local self-pay pricing strategy to ensure local competitiveness
  • Deliver a patient pathway that ensure high levels of customer service to all beneficiaries
  • Endorse the charity's connected service propositions to the local consumer market in line with the Hospital's sales plan
  • To guarantee the delivery of the Hospitals growth plans and achievement of revenue targets through service development activities.
  • Foster a cross-functional working relationship with other hospitals in the region, looking at opportunities to share resource and knowledge.
  • Coach, mentor and role model a 'Customer First' culture.
  • As Director of Operations, you will need to have:
  • Significant, proven commercial experience
  • Strong influencing skills
  • Financial management experience and analytical skills
  • Experience of managing outsourced services
  • Project management experience
  • A proven track record of change management
  • Ideally experience of working in a healthcare or regulated environment
  • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Director of Operations Bristol Hospital | Operations Management | Full Time Competitive salary, depending on experience 37.5 hours per week At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • To support the Hospital Director and Director of Clinical Services leading and developing the Hospital ensuring that performance exceeds agreed quality and financial targets
  • To provide clear leadership and direction for specific services within the organisation, in line with Nuffield Health strategic goals
  • To share knowledge, expertise, best practice and efficient, effective ways of working across the site and with colleagues in Nuffield Health.
  • Budget management - to develop budgets to support the service functions with accountability for working within budgets; and providing timely management information
  • Provide insight to help shape the local self-pay pricing strategy to ensure local competitiveness
  • Deliver a patient pathway that ensure high levels of customer service to all beneficiaries
  • Endorse the charity's connected service propositions to the local consumer market in line with the Hospital's sales plan
  • To guarantee the delivery of the Hospitals growth plans and achievement of revenue targets through service development activities.
  • Foster a cross-functional working relationship with other hospitals in the region, looking at opportunities to share resource and knowledge.
  • Coach, mentor and role model a 'Customer First' culture.
  • As Director of Operations, you will need to have:
  • Significant, proven commercial experience
  • Strong influencing skills
  • Financial management experience and analytical skills
  • Experience of managing outsourced services
  • Project management experience
  • A proven track record of change management
  • Ideally experience of working in a healthcare or regulated environment
  • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Significant, proven commercial experience
    • Strong influencing skills
    • Financial management experience and analytical skills
    • Experience of managing outsourced services
    • Project management experience
    • A proven track record of change management

    Experience

    Essential

    • Ideally experience of working in a healthcare or regulated environment
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Significant, proven commercial experience
    • Strong influencing skills
    • Financial management experience and analytical skills
    • Experience of managing outsourced services
    • Project management experience
    • A proven track record of change management

    Experience

    Essential

    • Ideally experience of working in a healthcare or regulated environment

    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    3 Clifton Hill

    Bristol

    BS8 1BN


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    3 Clifton Hill

    Bristol

    BS8 1BN


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Services

    peopleservices@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Details

    Date posted

    31 March 2026

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    JR0094619

    Job locations

    3 Clifton Hill

    Bristol

    BS8 1BN


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