# Associate Director of Performance and Operations > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/associate-director-of-performance-and-operations/8a376fec-a799-45ec-bc2a-7662dec95f05 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/associate-director-of-performance-and-operations/8a376fec-a799-45ec-bc2a-7662dec95f05.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Saint Mary's Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £94,356 - £108,814 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-04T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-20T13:40:50.503Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Operations/Operations-v8244065 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8244065?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you looking to take your leadership career to the next level? At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we are embedding our exciting new Operating Model and placing the roles closest to patient care at the heart of decision-making. By creating clinically led, multidisciplinary leadership teams we can ensure decisions are informed by clinical expertise while keeping the operational expertise needed to run safe, successful services. We are looking for experienced, forward-thinking leaders able to support the introduction of our new ways of working. You will be well supported with a bespoke personal development plan, and you will also have access to a range of development activities. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in decision-making, influence the future of patient services, and be part of a Trust-wide movement to embed clinical leadership at every levels. ### Main duties of the job An opportunity has arisen for a 12month maternity cover for the role of the Associate Director of Performance and Operations for Gynaecology, supporting the Clinical Head of Division, and the Clinical Groups Management Team to lead on matters relating to the operational delivery of the Hospital’s clinical and support services. Working within the Divisional triumvirate, they will advise on all operational matters to drive through the delivery of ambitious targets to continually improve performance within the Clinical Group. Working with the Clinical Head of Division, they will contribute to the development of the Clinical Group strategy and delivery of objectives. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring effective systems, processes and performance management arrangements are in place to deliver high standards of performance and quality of patient services. This includes supporting both the Clinical Leaders and the Operational Managers to hold service lines to account, ensuring there is effective managerial support at all levels of the Clinical Group and coordinating the effective day to day functioning of the Clinical Group. They will provide strong visible leadership within the Clinical Group in support of the Clinical Head of Division. On call requirements will be confirmed within Clinical Groups to align with the agreed Operating Model. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities At MFT, we’re highly committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity. That’s why we’ve identified this role as a great way to support your development; ringfencing this vacancy for individuals who are signed up to the ‘E3’ secondment scheme; as part of the ‘Removing the Barriers’ Programme. The great news is, for your application to be considered you don’t necessarily need to meet all the out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. ### Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Requirement to be on call rota ### Qualifications **Essential** - Evidence of a demonstrable commitment to Continual Professional Development - Education to a minimum of master’s degree level or equivalent post graduate qualification or equivalent senior level experience **Desirable** - Evidence of Management and Leadership Development geared towards very senior posts ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - A commitment to excellence in all areas - Able to identify and manage critical issues and priorities - Proven influencing and negotiation skills, particularly across professional boundaries - Strong commercial and business acumen, understanding the impact of operational efficiencies on overall revenue performance - Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with professional groups and senior managers within the Hospital and Group. - An ability to communicate openly and effectively to listen and to be approachable - The energy, resilience, stamina and drive required of a director, with a proven ability to set and meet ambitious targets and monitor against targets. - A strong sense of the importance of the team - Inspires others and leads by example ### Skills, Knowledge Requirements and Experience **Essential** - Proven experience of working and contributing at a very senior level in a similarly complex organisation or system - A proven ability to deliver consistently to NHS standards of operational performance. - A commitment to system excellence as well as organisational excellence. - Experience of operational and capacity planning to meet organisational performance targets. - Experience of establishing and applying robust performance management systems and accountability frameworks - Evidence of setting ambitious attainable targets and of leading an implementing innovative solution, and complex change and modernisation programmes designed to improve quality and services within tight financial constraints. - Having the ability to understand the longer term or widespread implications of decisions. **Desirable** - Outstanding reputation and demonstrable successes at director/very senior level, with a proven track record of producing high quality results in the management and leadership of operations in a large organisation, preferably within the NHS. ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 164.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10555339) - [functional requirements (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10555341) - [inside mft – your candidate place (pdf, 306.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2890) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.