Job overview
We have an exciting secondment opportunity to join our Trust as General Manager – OMFS and Ophthalmology (8C). Reporting to the Clinical Director for OMFS and Ophthalmology. We welcome applications from NHS employees who are able to join us for a 6 month secondment.
We are looking to speak with motivated, compassionate, and resilient leaders with an excellent track record of delivering improvements to clinical pathways and access standards. You will bring significant experience in a senior operational role plus evidence of success in developing services that deliver high quality patient care. You will be confident and comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels and be expected to establish and maintain relationships which enable the Trust to operate effectively with clinicians, managers and partners focused on improving outcomes and services to patients.
In return, you can be part of an upward journey. We are welcoming applicants who are passionate about improving the patient experience and who are wanting to progress their careers at one of the UK’s most reputable specialist providers.
Main duties of the job
The General Manager is responsible and accountable for the day-to-day operational services of the directorate. They will work collaboratively as a member of the triumvirate to ensure services are clinically and operationally led. They will be patient focussed and ensure the delivery of access targets, and that quality improvement and a culture of learning and improvement is embedded within the directorate.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for more details on the role and working at Queen Victoria Hospital
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This advert is for General Manager - OMFS & Ophthalmology with Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in East Grinstead, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £79,504 - £91,609 per annum. The contract type is Secondment: 6 months. The application deadline is 14 Jun 2026.
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