Operational Programme Manager

Job overview

Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a real impact? We are seeking a dynamic and highly organised individual to take on the pivotal role of Managed Equipment Service Contract Manager.

The postholder will oversee and coordinate the Managed Equipment Service for the Cardiology Clinical Service . Working to the imaging Senior Leadership Team the postholder will engage with a diverse group of senior stakeholders across the Trust, ensuring timely delivery of major equipment replacement programmes.

The postholder will also be responsible for driving compliance, from ongoing maintenance and asset availability to helpdesk support and staff training whilst navigating contracts, monitoring performance, and resolving challenges with confidence. Leading a talented business support team including the MES Coordinator and Business Support Lead

Bring your expertise, leadership, and passion for excellence—join us and play a vital part in shaping the future of clinical services!

Main duties of the job

Collaborating with the Cardiac team, Estates, other Trust colleagues, Trust PFI Partners, MES provider(s), the manager will oversee the equipment replacement plan, ensuring it aligns with agreed timelines and contract terms. This role requires interpreting and resolving complex contract-related issues and effectively communicating with stakeholders to address queries. The post holder is expected to have experience in leading and supporting the procurement of Managed Services and will be the point of escalation between the MES provider (present/future) and the Cardiac team.

Implement project management tools to swiftly address any deviations from the Procurement programme and complete business cases to support the procurement award.

Lead and participate in working groups essential for the successful execution of plans and contractual provisions, including the MES Investment Committee, Facility Infrastructure User Group, Works Group and IS Quality Assurance meetings.

Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including senior clinical staff, for the selection, procurement, and commissioning of new equipment or service delivery models to ensure compliance with contractual specifications and operational readiness.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find 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.

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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.

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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.