# Operational Manager

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Kendal
- **Region:** North West
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Manager and corporate
- **Grade:** Band 7
- **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 pa
- **Contract type:** Permanent: 37.5 hours
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Week day working)
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-29T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-15T13:00:56.181Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cumbria/Kendal/University_Hospitals_Morecambe_Bay_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Surgery_Families_Division/Surgery_Families_Division-v8134337
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8134337?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Are you ready to help shape the future of our services and make a real impact for patients and colleagues? We are looking for a values-driven, enthusiastic leader to join us as an Operational Manager at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that is committed to continuous improvement and innovation. As Operational Manager, you will play a central role in coordinating business planning and service development, working alongside divisional leaders, clinical teams, and a wide range of partners.

We are looking for someone who is adaptable, positive, and ready to take on new challenges. You will bring experience of managing people and services in a complex organisation, and you will be confident working with data, systems, and a variety of stakeholders. Most importantly, you will share our commitment to creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work.

### Main duties of the job

You will be at the heart of driving change, developing business cases, leading projects, and ensuring our services are efficient, effective, and always focused on the best outcomes for patients.

You will be a visible and approachable leader, supporting your teams to grow and thrive, and making sure everyone has the tools and support they need to deliver outstanding care. You will help shape our annual plans, manage resources, and champion new ways of working. Whether it is analysing performance, managing budgets, or representing your service at key meetings, you will be trusted to make a difference every day.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website.

## Person Specification

### Person Specification

**Essential**

- Education to Degree level in a relevant field, or relevant experience
- Evidence of maintaining relevant continuing professional development
- Considerable management experience in a large diverse and complex organisation Inc. staff, budget and service management
- Evidence of highly developed written and oral communication skills in a variety of settings
- Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team of staff

## Documents

- [job description (pdf, 321.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10432119)
- [people strategy (pdf, 109.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2942)
- [lgbt network leaflet (pdf, 226.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1741)
- [person specification (pdf, 136.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10432120)
- [access to work information sheet (pdf, 172.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2427)
- [furness general hospital accessibility plan (pdf, 174.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1024)
- [royal lancaster infirmary accessibility plan 2017 (pdf, 170.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1025)
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