Operational Manager | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£49,387 - £56,515 pa
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Kendal, LA9 7RG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Jul 2026
Closing date:	6 Aug 2026

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Summary

A fantastic development opportunity has arisen for 2.0 WTE 6 month secondments within the Community, Cancer, Diagnostics and End of Life Division. These posts will operate cross bay.

These roles will support 2 of our directorates. Directorate 2, includes Urgent Community Response, Virtual Wards, Integrated Wellness Service and Integrated Care Communities. Directorate 2 includes Outpatient Physiotherapy, Outpatient Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Orthotics and Integrated Musculoskeletal Service.

We are looking for a values-driven, enthusiastic leader to join us as an Operational Manager at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that is committed to continuous improvement and innovation. As Operational Manager, you will play a central role in coordinating business planning and service development, working alongside divisional leaders, clinical teams, and a wide range of partners.

We are looking for someone who is adaptable, positive, and ready to take on new challenges. You will bring experience of managing people and services in a complex organisation, and you will be confident working with data, systems, and a variety of stakeholders. Most importantly, you will share our commitment to creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for detailed duties of the role.

We operate from three main hospitals; Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Job description - You will be at the heart of driving change, developing business cases, leading projects, and ensuring our services are efficient, effective, and always focused on the best outcomes for patients.

You will be a visible and approachable leader, supporting your teams to grow and thrive, and making sure everyone has the tools and support they need to deliver outstanding care. You will help shape our annual plans, manage resources, and champion new ways of working. Whether it is analysing performance, managing budgets, or representing your service at key meetings, you will be trusted to make a difference every day.

This advert closes on Monday 20 Jul 2026

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