Assistant Divisional Manager

Band 8a | NHS

Rate: £38.19 via umbrella

Location: Islington (5 days a week onsite)

Duration: Until March 2027

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced operational leader to join a large healthcare organisation in a newly created Assistant Divisional Manager position. This role offers the chance to play a pivotal part in service transformation, operational performance, and the delivery of major organisational programmes within a complex and fast-paced clinical environment

Working closely with senior clinical and operational leaders, you will support the development and modernisation of services, lead improvement initiatives, and help deliver strategic objectives while ensuring high-quality patient-centred services. The role will also contribute to significant organisational change projects, including digital transformation and service relocation programmes

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership across a portfolio of healthcare services
• Support the delivery of strategic objectives, service transformation, and modernisation programmes
• Lead and manage improvement projects focused on quality, efficiency, patient experience, and performance
• Ensure delivery of key operational targets, workforce objectives, and financial performance
• Develop and implement business cases, service developments, and improvement plans
• Monitor service activity, performance metrics, and operational risks
• Manage delegated budgets and support financial planning and cost improvement initiatives
• Line manage senior administrative staff and promote a high-performance culture
• Support governance, risk management, patient safety, and quality improvement activities
• Represent the division at internal and external stakeholder meetings and deputise for senior managers when required

About You

We are seeking an experienced healthcare operations professional who can demonstrate:

• Significant operational management experience within the NHS or a comparable healthcare environment
• Experience managing service performance, workforce planning, and financial resources
• Strong understanding of healthcare performance targets and service delivery standards
• Experience leading teams and driving organisational change
• Excellent analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence clinicians, managers, and external partners
• Knowledge of governance, quality improvement, risk management, and patient safety frameworks
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership abilities

Essential Requirements

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Proven experience delivering operational and service improvements in a healthcare setting
• Experience of budget management and performance management
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work effectively under pressure