Job Description

Frimley Health are investing 25m to construct a state of the art community diagnostic centre at Upton Community Hospital site in Slough. This is the centre piece of our Frimley CDC plan. The project will be completed by Spring 2026



It will provide both an environment for delivering high quality patient diagnostics and the opportunity to transform patient care for the people of Slough.



This project aims to embed our brand new FHFT strategy into he heart of patient care. The post holder will be pivotal in establishing new services and meeting the needs of the local population



The Operations Manager for the CDC will be responsible for the senior operational management, performance, and delivery of the Community Diagnostic Centre. This includes providing efficient, effective, and reliable leadership to multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality care, and supporting strategic development and reporting at both local and national levels.

The main duties of this role will include:

Leading daily operations and teams at Community Diagnostic Centre



Drive service improvements and implement change



Monitor and report on performance and KPIs



Manage budgets and ensure financial efficiency



Oversee staffing and promote a positive work culture



Ensure compliance with governance and safety standards



Develop strategic plans and business cases



Build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders



Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.



Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.



We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.



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Key Responsibilities:

Provide operational leadership to multi-disciplinary teams.



Oversee day-to-day running of diagnostic services, maximising use of facilities and resources.



Drive service improvements and implement change initiatives.



Monitor performance, analyse data, and report on key indicators.



Manage budgets, ensuring financial control and cost-effectiveness.



Oversee staffing, recruitment, and development, promoting a positive work culture.



Ensure compliance with clinical governance, regulatory standards, and health & safety requirements.



Develop strategic plans and business cases for service development.



Build effective partnerships with internal teams, primary care, and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

Significant senior operational management experience within the NHS.



Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.



Proven ability to deliver service improvements and meet performance targets.



Experience in budget management and financial planning.



Knowledge of clinical governance and regulatory compliance.



Ability to travel between sites as required.



Please see attached JD for full description of main duties