Business ManagerNHS

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Surgical Division as a Band 8A Business Manager supporting Specialist Surgery services. The post holder will provide operational and business leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient care while achieving key performance and financial objectives.

Working closely with clinical, nursing and corporate colleagues, you will lead operational performance, service improvement, workforce planning and financial management. You will play a key role in delivering access targets, improving patient pathways and supporting service transformation.

We are looking for a motivated and forward-thinking leader with strong operational management, communication and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate will be able to analyse complex information, build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams and drive continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity to influence service development, lead change and make a tangible difference to patient outcomes within a dynamic Surgical Division.

Main duties of the job

The Business Manager will provide operational leadership across Surgical Services, ensuring high-quality, safe and efficient patient care. Working closely with clinical, nursing and operational teams, the post holder will lead service performance, support service development and transformation, manage budgets and resources, and drive continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include delivering operational and financial targets, improving performance against national standards, using data to support decision-making, leading change initiatives, addressing capacity and demand challenges, and building strong multidisciplinary relationships. The post holder will also support wider divisional objectives and deputise for the General Manager when required.

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and organised leader with strong operational, financial and analytical skills. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to deliver results, lead change, influence stakeholders and build effective working relationships. A commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and excellent patient care is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on service delivery and patient outcomes within a busy and progressive Surgical Division.

Job description

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

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Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

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