Operational Manager

The closing date is 29 July 2026

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.

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.

We operate from three main hospitals:
Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal. We also work from a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day-case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

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.

• 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 including 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

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust