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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
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Lead and track delivery of divisional CIP schemes, ensuring plans are robust, measurable and aligned to Trust priorities
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Identify opportunities for cost reduction, income generation and service redesign
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Support development of business cases and efficiency programmes
Operational Performance & Improvement
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Monitor and improve waiting lists, capacity and utilisation, taking corrective action where required
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Use data to inform capacity planning and performance improvement actions
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Drive improvements in patient flow and pathway efficiency
Leadership & Collaboration
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Work collaboratively with clinicians, operational and corporate teams to deliver change
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Influence and communicate effectively at senior level across the organisation
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Provide leadership to administrative teams and deputise when required
Financial & Resource Management
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Support management of budgets and delivery of financial targets [
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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
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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