NHS Senior Operations Manager (RTT and DM01 management.)

Salt
London

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Operations Manager/Deputy Divisional Operations Manager to provide senior operational leadership within a busy NHS healthcare environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced healthcare operations professional to oversee medical services, manage operational performance and support senior divisional leadership during a temporary management vacancy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day operational leadership across medical services.
  • Directly manage and support Service Managers.
  • Oversee patient flow, waiting lists, access targets and service delivery.
  • Lead and coordinate RTT and DM01 performance management.
  • Monitor operational performance and implement improvement plans.
  • Manage operational pressures, risks and escalations.
  • Support service improvement and quality initiatives.
  • Work closely with senior divisional and clinical leadership teams.
  • Ensure compliance with NHS performance standards and organisational policies.
  • Deliver agreed operational projects and performance objectives.
Essential Requirements

  • Significant senior operational management experience within the NHS or a similar healthcare setting.
  • Previous experience managing clinical services across multiple specialties.
  • Proven experience line-managing Service Managers or equivalent.
  • Strong working knowledge of NHS RTT and DM01 performance standards.
  • Experience managing patient pathways, waiting lists and operational pressures.
  • Demonstrable experience delivering performance improvements.
  • Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Posted 2026-11-04

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