General Manager | NHS Foundation Trust (BFT

General Manager | Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT)

The post holder will be a key member of the Divisional Senior Management Team, holding specific responsibility for the Bristol Centre for Enablement (BCE). They will provide clear strategic and operational leadership for the centre, driving delivery of the Divisional Business Plan and ensuring services are safe, responsive, and effective.

They will be accountable for the overall operational performance of BCE, working in close partnership with clinical leads to deliver agreed priorities, optimise productivity, and achieve performance and financial targets.

This exciting role will require close collaboration with clinical leaders and multidisciplinary teams to ensure strong, visible leadership and robust operational management across BCE. The post holder will lead the delivery of objectives and performance standards, ensuring that risks are identified and managed, and that continuous improvement is embedded across services.

They will provide
senior operational assurance on critical issues within BCE and act as a key representative for the centre at Trust, system, and national level, promoting its strategic position and driving opportunities for growth and service development.

Accountable for delivering BCE performance targets, including activity, access (RTT), and financial balance

Provides strong operational leadership, working closely with Clinical Leads to drive quality, productivity, and service performance

Drives continuous improvement, using data, benchmarking, and best practice to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery

Holds oversight of operational delivery and assets, ensuring safe, effective, and compliant services

Leads on financial performance and efficiency, including delivery of savings and value-for-money procurement

Builds and maintains strong system partnerships, acting as an outward-facing representative for BCE locally and nationally

Identify and deliver annual cash releasing efficiency savings agreed with