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Operational Manager Transformation & Cost Improvement Programmes

On-site in Chelmsford·Part-time·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

Our summary

Salary
£49,387 a year

About £3,260 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Chelmsford
Contract
Part-time
Experience
2+ years
Closing date
Apply by Thursday 12 November

Skills

The role

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and driven Operational Manager for Transformation & CIP to join our dynamic team within Burns, Plastics Surgery & Dermatologyservices at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a pivotal role at the heart of divisional transformation--supporting the delivery of ambitious Cost Improvement Programmes (CIPs) while ensuring high-quality, timely care for our patients.

Working closely with senior leaders, you will lead the operational delivery of transformation initiatives, ensuring that activity, performance and financial targets are met while driving continuous improvement across services.

Main duties of the job

What You'll Be Responsible For

CIP & Transformation Delivery

  • Lead and track delivery of divisional CIP schemes, ensuring plans are robust, measurable and aligned to Trust priorities

  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction, income generation and service redesign

  • Support development of business cases and efficiency programmes

Operational Performance & Improvement

  • Monitor and improve waiting lists, capacity and utilisation, taking corrective action where required

  • Use data to inform capacity planning and performance improvement actions

  • Drive improvements in patient flow and pathway efficiency

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Work collaboratively with clinicians, operational and corporate teams to deliver change

  • Influence and communicate effectively at senior level across the organisation

  • Provide leadership to administrative teams and deputise when required

Financial & Resource Management

  • Support management of budgets and delivery of financial targets [

  • Ensure value for money through efficient use of resources and procurement

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications
Essential
  • -Educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable
  • -Attendance at leadership course or leadership/management qualification
Knowledge
Essential
  • -Previous experience of managing / Supervising staff
  • -Previous experience working in a healthcare environment, particularly liaising with patients (at least 2 years)
Desirable
  • Customer service or business administration experience
  • Experience of capacity and demand planning
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Broomfield Hospital

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

390-B&P-BR-2969

Job locations

Broomfield

Broomfield Hospital

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom


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