At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operational management and drive transformation in clinical services at a top NHS Trust.
- Company: Join Cambridge University Hospitals, known for outstanding patient care and a supportive work culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, on-site leisure facilities, and subsidised transport options.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to supporting all staff.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare while developing your leadership skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in NHS management and strong operational expertise required.
Are you ready to take on your next professional challenge? We're excited to share that Division E (Women’s and Children’s) is offering a fantastic opportunity to be part of our operational management team and help drive elective recovery and transformation within clinical services. In this role, you’ll be working closely to support the Operational Manager, collaborating with Clinical Leads and Matrons who oversee the operational management of both Elective and Emergency services across these areas.
The post holders will play a pivotal role, taking the lead responsibility for managing the Referral to Treatment (RTT) Access and recovery plans throughout all relevant areas. This is a wonderful chance to stretch your leadership skills and gain invaluable experience within a dynamic, demanding, and highly rewarding environment.
If you are an experienced NHS manager, have strong operational expertise, and are ready to meet the challenges of the service head-on, we would love to hear from you.
The key focus areas for this post, which will be primarily internal to the Trust, include:
- Delivering the core targets and goals set by both the Directorate and the wider organisation.
- Managing the various service areas assigned to you, ensuring that all key targets are met within the resources that have been budgeted.
- Contributing to both strategic and annual business planning for your service areas.
- Engaging with senior medical staff and other specialists as needed to help shape effective plans.
- Coordinating the planning, development, and implementation of service improvements, capital projects, and other initiatives within your areas of responsibility.
- Administering clinical governance processes within your service areas and supporting the management of risk.
- Maintaining high standards and ensuring that our service continues to evolve and improve.
Provide cross cover across the Directorate as required.
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds, the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave.
The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 25th October 2026. Interviews are due to be held on 2nd November 2026. All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period.
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals.
We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Deputy Operations Manager employer: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where staff can thrive. With a strong commitment to professional development, flexible working arrangements, and a focus on employee well-being, CUH provides numerous benefits including on-site leisure facilities and subsidised transport options. Join a dedicated team that values excellence, kindness, and safety in patient care while enjoying the vibrant community of Cambridge.
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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Recruitment Team
