Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Performance and Operations Manager

The closing date is 04 February 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and dynamic individual to join the Surgery and Planned Care Division at the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Performance and Operations Manager, supporting the Assistant General Manager to deliver high quality services.

Working collaboratively with the Clinical Lead, Clinicians and Matrons, the Performance and Operations Manager will be responsible for ensuring effective and efficient management of the operational functions within one of the Division's Clinical business units.

The Trust actively encourages personal development and will be committed to supporting you to develop your skills in an environment where new ideas are welcomed and encouraged.

Main duties of the job

  1. To effectively and efficiently manage the service's performance, ensuring the relevant standards are achieved and taking corrective action when required.
  2. To monitor the operational performance of the department, escalating issues where appropriate. This may involve the analysis and interpretation of complex facts or situations and may involve the comparison of a range of options.
  3. In collaboration with the Head of Service, ensure all performance indicators and national standards, such as Referral To Treatment (RTT), Cancer and Diagnostic standards, are achieved.

About us

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

249-7733241

Job locations

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB


Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To manage the effectiveness and efficiency of the designated specialties within the Division, ensuring the relevant standards are achieved.2. To monitor the operational performance of the department, escalating issues where appropriate. This may involve the analysis and interpretation of complex facts or situations and may involve the comparison of a range of options.3. In collaboration with the Assistant General Manager, ensure all performance indicators and national standards are achieved (e.g. RTT, DM01, Cancer Wait times and Time in ED) to deliver a high quality,effective service, where patient experience and patient safety is central.4. Compile reports and statistical information in line with the Trusts reporting framework.5. Provide detailed feedback of performance from a variety of information systems at Trust wide andmonthly performance meetings.6. To support with data entry and lead data validation.

Please see the attached job description for full information

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To manage the effectiveness and efficiency of the designated specialties within the Division, ensuring the relevant standards are achieved.2. To monitor the operational performance of the department, escalating issues where appropriate. This may involve the analysis and interpretation of complex facts or situations and may involve the comparison of a range of options.3. In collaboration with the Assistant General Manager, ensure all performance indicators and national standards are achieved (e.g. RTT, DM01, Cancer Wait times and Time in ED) to deliver a high quality,effective service, where patient experience and patient safety is central.4. Compile reports and statistical information in line with the Trusts reporting framework.5. Provide detailed feedback of performance from a variety of information systems at Trust wide andmonthly performance meetings.6. To support with data entry and lead data validation.

Please see the attached job description for full information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Master's Degree or equivalent training and experience
  • Evidence of management development
  • Evidence of CPD

Desirable

  • Formal project management qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Track record of participating and achieving significant changes
  • Contribution towards service development.
  • Operational problem solving.
  • Experience of line managing staff

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an Acute NHS Trust.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Master's Degree or equivalent training and experience
  • Evidence of management development
  • Evidence of CPD

Desirable

  • Formal project management qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Track record of participating and achieving significant changes
  • Contribution towards service development.
  • Operational problem solving.
  • Experience of line managing staff

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an Acute NHS Trust.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB


Employer's website

https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB


Employer's website

https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

General Manager

Laura Carruthers

lauracarruthers@nhs.net

01793696763

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

249-7733241

Job locations

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB


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