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Job summary
Lead the operational delivery of Community Diagnostic Services across multiple NHS contracts. Work collaboratively with Clinical Leads, operational teams and NHS stakeholders to ensure safe and effective service delivery. Monitor performance against contractual KPIs, quality standards and financial targets. Support continuous improvement and service development initiatives. Provide leadership, guidance and support to clinical and non-clinical teams working across multiple locations. Build and maintain strong relationships with NHS partners and internal stakeholders. Support mobilisation of new services and implementation of operational improvements. Ensure services remain compliant with relevant quality, governance and regulatory requirements.
Main duties of the job
Minimum of 1-2 years operational management experience, preferably within healthcare, diagnostics or NHS services. Proven experience managing services across multiple locations. Experience delivering Community Diagnostic Services, ideally including Ultrasound, MRI, CT A natural leader with the ability to manage, motivate and support clinical and non-clinical teams across multiple sites. Experience managing budgets, monitoring performance and delivering against key operational and contractual targets. Strong track record of achieving KPIs, quality standards and service improvements. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders. Flexible, proactive and resilient approach with strong problem-solving abilities. Experience supporting service change, mobilisation or implementing new models of care.
About us
Connect Health and Healthshare have come together as one organisation - Cora Health - combining our decades of experience in providing healthcare services on behalf of the NHS
Details
- Date posted: 11 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: DSS03
- Job locations: Remote, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3EF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
At Cora we're passionate about investing in our colleagues, fostering professional growth, and ensuring everyone feels appreciated. We believe that happy and engaged colleagues provide exceptional patient care and will be motivated to perform at their best.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Person specification
Experience
Desirable
- Minimum of 1-2 years operational management experience, preferably within healthcare, diagnostics or NHS services
Qualifications
Desirable
- Degree level qualification or equivalent
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This advert is for Operations Manager with Cora Health Group Limited in Remote, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3EF, United Kingdom, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £45000.00 to £50000.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Aug 2026.
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