Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


Ashford, United Kingdom East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

This post is an ideal and exciting developmental post for someone willing to extend their administration experience to encompass defined management responsibilities.

The role will support the Senior Operations Manager in the day to day operational management of the services region wide; providing visible leadership alongside the Service and General Manager.

The post will support the Senior Operations Manager to develop and monitor the service strategies. The role will support the formulation of the annual business and finance plans.

It requires the post holder to be able to organise and co-ordinate a wide range of tasks within tight timescales, to work under pressure, show initiative and play an important role in the effective organisation and management of the team.

Informal conversations regarding the role are welcomed.

Main duties of the job

To provide full management and leadership to the administrative teams as well as being the operational manager to general medicine. The ensures the provision of a high-quality coordinated service. The post requires the post holder to undertake a large proportion of management duties independently; exercising initiative, discretion and skill, and to work flexibly with others across the team and wider organisation.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please note that if you require a



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