Operations Manager

Job summaryLead 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 jobMinimum 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 usConnect Health and Healthshare have come together as one organisation - Cora Health - combining our decades of experience in providing healthcare services on behalf of the NHSDetailsDate posted11 August 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
45,000 to 50,000 a year

ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference numberDSS03Job locationsRemoteOxfordOxfordshireOX1 3EFUnited KingdomJob responsibilitiesAt 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.

Job responsibilitiesAt 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.Person Specification

Qualifications

DesirableDegree level qualification or equivalent

Experience

DesirableMinimum of 1-2 years operational management experience, preferably within healthcare, diagnostics or NHS services
Person Specification

Qualifications

DesirableDegree level qualification or equivalent

Experience

DesirableMinimum of 1-2 years operational management experience, preferably within healthcare, diagnostics or NHS servicesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCora Health Group LimitedAddressRemoteOxfordOxfordshireOX1 3EFUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCora Health Group LimitedAddressRemoteOxfordOxfordshireOX1 3EFUnited KingdomEmployer's website