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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Surgical Division as a Band 8A Business Manager supporting Specialist Surgery services. The post holder will provide operational and business leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient care while achieving key performance and financial objectives.

Working closely with clinical, nursing and corporate colleagues, you will lead operational performance, service improvement, workforce planning and financial management. You will play a key role in delivering access targets, improving patient pathways and supporting service transformation.

We are looking for a motivated and forward-thinking leader with strong operational management, communication and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate will be able to analyse complex information, build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams and drive continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity to influence service development, lead change and make a tangible difference to patient outcomes within a dynamic Surgical Division.

Main duties of the job

The Business Manager will provide operational leadership across Surgical Services, ensuring high-quality, safe and efficient patient care. Working closely with clinical, nursing and operational teams, the post holder will lead service performance, support service development and transformation, manage budgets and resources, and drive continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include delivering operational and financial targets, improving performance against national standards, using data to support decision-making, leading change initiatives, addressing capacity and demand challenges, and building strong multidisciplinary relationships. The post holder will also support wider divisional objectives and deputise for the General Manager when required.

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and organised leader with strong operational, financial and analytical skills. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to deliver results, lead change, influence stakeholders and build effective working relationships. A commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and excellent patient care is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on service delivery and patient outcomes within a busy and progressive Surgical Division.

Details

  • Date posted: 02 November 2026
  • Closing date: 08 November 2026
  • Pay scheme: Agenda for change
  • Band: Band 8a
  • Salary: £59,798 to £67,020 a year per annum
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: 151-ZT145
  • Job locations: Heatherwood Hospital (Cross-site), Brook Avenue, Ascot, SL5 7GB, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential
  • Degree level qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Recognised management qualification (or willingness to work towards).
Desirable
  • Postgraduate qualification in management, leadership or a relevant field

Experience

Essential
  • Substantial operational or business management experience within the NHS or a comparable complex healthcare environment.
  • Experience of managing teams and services within a multi-disciplinary setting
  • Experience of budget management, financial monitoring and recovery planning
  • Experience of delivering against operational and quality targets.
  • Experience of service improvement, transformation or design
  • Experience of staff leadership, workforce management and employee relations
Desirable
  • NHS operational management experience within an acute setting.
  • Experience of cross site service management
  • Experience of waiting list management, capacity planning and access standards.
  • Experience of developing business cases/business plans and supporting delivery of change projects.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present complex information clearly
  • Strong analytical and numeracy skills with the ability to interpret complex performance and financial data and translate into actionable plans.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines.
  • Ability to negotiate and influence across professional groups.
  • Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office and ability to use relevant clinical/operational systems
  • Sound understanding of governance, risk, quality, complaints processes and information governance/confidentiality.
Desirable
  • Knowledge of improvement methodologies
  • Knowledge of wider system working, commissioning and partnership arrangements

Special Requirements

Essential
  • Ability to travel across sites as required.
  • Flexibility to respond to operational service pressures
Desirable
  • Participation in manager of the day arrangements where required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

About us

Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

Join UsWhether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

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Employer details

  • Employer name: Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
  • Address: Heatherwood Hospital (Cross-site), Brook Avenue, Ascot, SL5 7GB, United Kingdom
  • Employer's website: https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/