Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Sutton-In-Ashfield

PermanentPart time

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care to patients? We are currently seeking dedicated Clinical Support Worker to join our dynamic team on Ward 41 – Acute Medical at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Ward 41 is a fast-paced and rewarding environment where no two days are the same. As a Clinical Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting patients with a wide range of medical needs, working closely with nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals to deliver high-quality, compassionate care. This role offers a unique opportunity to: • Develop your clinical skills through hands-on experience and mentorship • Contribute to a team that values collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement • Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families You will be involved in a variety of tasks including personal care, monitoring vital signs, assisting with mobility, and supporting patients’ emotional wellbeing. The position includes a mixture of day and night shifts to meet the needs of the ward. A pre-visit to Ward 41 is highly recommended to help you understand the environment and meet the team. To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached. We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation. We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as ‘outstanding’ for care and our King’s Mill Hospital as the only ‘outstanding’ NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands. Not all of our roles are eligible for sponsorship to find out which roles are eligible for sponsorship please refer to the shortage occupation list found here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK Home Office guidance has changed as of the 9thApril, anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list. To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached. This advert closes on Monday 24 Aug 2026

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Kings Lynn

PermanentPart time

Join our friendly team based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in King’s Lynn and enjoy the variety of work that comes from being part of our complex Audiology service. The wider NNUH & QEH team is made up of admin and clerical staff, senior assistant audiologists, associate audiologists, audiologists, Clinical Scientists, hearing therapists and a newborn hearing screening team. The department offers a complex adult rehabilitative service, tinnitus and hearing therapy services and paediatric assessment and (re)hab service (0-18 years). Domiciliary work is also undertaken. Our department places an emphasis on quality and raising standards in audiology, with our admin and clerical function being an essential part of this process. Interview date: to be confirmed The ideal candidate will be somebody who is conscientious and motivated to deliver a professional admin and clerical service to our patients. The main responsibilities include: 1. Reception 2. Booking appointments 3. Supporting the admin lead with additional admin tasks as required Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity. We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: • Flexible working hours • Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service • Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site • Discounted gym memberships • Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement • Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it • Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site • Free 24-hours confidential counselling support • On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane • On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane • Support in career development • Flexible staff bank • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification. Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 4159 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap. This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Sep 2026

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - London

PermanentFull time

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our executive team asDirector of Corporate Affairs (Trust Secretary). Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, this pivotal role will make a significant contribution to the governance, strategic direction and long-term success of the Trust. As a trusted adviser to the Chief Executive, Board of Directors and Council of Members, you will lead the Corporate Affairs function, oversee governance arrangements and ensure the highest standards of corporate governance, decision-making and regulatory compliance. This is an exciting time to join the organisation as we prepare to move toOriel. Oriel will bring together clinicians, researchers, educators and industry partners in a world-class environment, transforming the way eye care is delivered and developed for future generations. As our new Director of Corporate Affairs, you will play a key role in supporting the Board to deliver strategic priorities, drive organisational improvement and ensure the Trust remains well-led, innovative and focused on outstanding outcomes for patients. You will help shape the future of one of the world's leading ophthalmic organisations while leading high-profile programmes, strengthening governance and building strong partnerships across the Trust, the NHS and wider health system. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced governance professional and strategic leader who thrives in complex environments and can influence at the highest level. As our new Director of Corporate Affairs, you will: • Be a trusted adviser to the Board, Chief Executive and Council of Members, ensuring the highest standards of corporate governance and decision-making. • Provide strategic leadership across Corporate Affairs, the Trust Secretariat and Information Governance functions. • Lead the governance processes that support the Trust Board, Executive Committee and Council of Members, enabling effective oversight and organisational performance. • Work alongside the Chief Executive and Executive Team to deliver strategic priorities, major transformation programmes and organisational objectives. • Drive continuous improvement in governance, risk management and Board effectiveness, helping to ensure the organisation remains well-led. • Build strong relationships with regulators, system partners and senior stakeholders, acting as an influential ambassador for the Trust. • Oversee the production of key statutory and corporate documents, including the Annual Report, ensuring compliance and transparency. • Lead and develop high-performing teams while ensuring the effective stewardship of corporate resources and budgets. This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of the organisation, partnering closely with the Chief Executive, Executive Team, Board members, clinical leaders and external stakeholders across the NHS. You will play a critical role in ensuring the organisation is well-led, strategically focused and equipped to meet future opportunities and challenges. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected and able to contribute to their fullest potential. For a detailed job description and person specification, please download the attached. Anticipated assessment dates: Virtual stakeholder panel: 9th September Formal face to face interviews: 14th September This advert closes on Thursday 27 Aug 2026

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Liverpool

PermanentFull time

You will provide clinical expertise to your respective unit, supporting some of the most complex and high-acuity critically ill patients in the region, while offering clear direction, organisation, and strategic oversight to the wider team. The RLH site hosts a wide range of highly specialised surgical services, while AUH is a designated Major Trauma Centre for the region, together offering exposure to clinical scenarios and units rarely seen elsewhere. You will work with a dedicated group of pharmacists and technical staff on your site, ensuring the delivery of a consistent, high-quality, evidence-based pharmacy service, while working collaboratively across both sites. Working closely with intensivists, anaesthetists, and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to safe, innovative, and forward-thinking medicines optimisation for critically ill patients. These roles require substantial hospital pharmacy experience, with essential experience in Critical Care. You will bring advanced clinical knowledge, strong team work ability, and a commitment to driving excellence. • Deliver specialist pharmaceutical input during consultant-led ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings. • Ensure safe, effective medicines optimisation for critically ill patients, including advanced clinical reviews and prescribing. • Work as part of the Critical Care pharmacy team to ensure a responsive, high-quality service. • Support, develop, and mentor pharmacists and MMTs within the specialty. • Provide pharmacy input into both elective and emergency critical care admissions. • Contribute to medicines-related risk reduction, incident investigation, and quality improvement initiatives. • Maintain and support adherence to critical care guidelines, protocols, and best practice standards. • Monitor medicines expenditure and contribute to financial efficiency plans. • Deliver specialist training for pharmacy, medical, nursing, and MDT colleagues. • Support the development of trainees within the pharmacy workforce. • Contribute to research, audit, and evidence generation within critical care pharmacy practice. NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities. We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West. We operate from five hospital sites: Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. To deliver as part of a team, the provision of a comprehensive, safe and cost effective pharmaceutical service to the Trust and its patients. • Contribute and assist in the development of the Critical Care Pharmacy Service to achieve a high standard of efficiency and effectiveness. • Responsible for the provision of highly specialist pharmaceutical service to the Critical Care areas • Advise on strategies to ensure cost-effective use of resources • Provide pharmaceutical expertise to any multidisciplinary working groups considering protocols, policies and guidelines in the specialist area. • Produces protocols, policies and guidelines on designated pharmaceutical practice relating to the Critical Care Service. • Deals with high level pharmaceutical queries and provides advice to medical and nursing staff from the Critical care areas including senior medical staff. • Provides regular reports for the Directorate on drug expenditure including exception reporting and other agreed performance indicators relating to critical care. • Undertake audit annually and risk manage selected areas of practice to promote continuous quality improvement • Attend and contribute to directorate meetings • Assist in evaluating and appraising evidence for new medicines to be used in a critical care setting for the medicines management group, looking at clinical and financial implications for the hospital trust. • Responsible for developing and enforcing guidelines for the use of unlicensed medicines used within critical care • Attend regional critical care meetings to decide on regional policies and keep up to date on latest developments • Responsible for calculation of nutritional, fluid and electrolyte requirements and appropriate, safe and stable formulation of parenteral nutrition regimens, to be compounded aseptically, for intravenous administration to inpatients and outpatients of the trust when required to do so. • Supervise rotational grade pharmacist during the critical care rotation assessing abilities as a clinical pharmacist. Input into time management, organising ward rounds, visits to observe medical procedures, specialist teaching. This advert closes on Friday 4 Sep 2026

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Liverpool

PermanentFull time

Bowel Cancer Screening Specialist Screening Practitioner (Royal Liverpool Hospital) Band 6 Permanent 37.5 Hours per week • To play a pivotal role in supporting the BCSP by: • Working collaboratively with the Programme Hub • As part of the team, co-ordinating and providing care from the screening centre to address the needs of individuals arising as a consequence of the screening programme • As part of the team, co-ordination of health promotion activities by all sections of the society An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bowel Cancer Screening Specialist Screening Practitioner to join the team working in the Liverpool and Wirral Bowel Screening Centre (Royal Hospital site.) You will be dynamic, highly motivated and flexible in your approach to work. You will be responsible for delivering the highest quality of care to patients identified by the screening programme and will meet the needs of these patients, including assessment for endoscopic procedures, delivery of results and onward referral as required. You will need to be able to make clinically informed decisions to manage patients along the screening pathway and follow them up afterwards. RGN registered with the NMC, ability and willingness to work flexible hours and be able to travel between the centres associated sites across the region as required by the job role. Previous endoscopic, gastroenterological or bowel cancer screening experience is desirable but not essential. Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit theircareers page. • Provide advice, information and support for those making direct contact with the screening centre • Be responsible for care delivery to patients identified by the screening programme and will meet the needs of patients arising as a result of; • Having been called to participate in screening • Having been identified as positive on screening • Having taken part in the lynch programme • Needing to be assessed as fit to undertake screening colonoscopy or alternative diagnostic investigations • Needing to be able to make informed decisions prior undergoing screening colonoscopy or alternative diagnostic interventions • Having been identified as requiring further intervention, treatment, surveillance follow-up or discharge • To use specialist knowledge and advanced communication skills with patients and carers when breaking bad news and providing psychological support on diagnosis, treatment and symptom management • Ensure timely access to screening colonoscopy or alternative diagnostic intervention and seamless transition to agreed pathways in primary, secondary, tertiary or out-patient care settings, during all stages of the screening pathway. • To establish effective links with local colorectal cancer multi-disciplinary teams in order to ensure that when cancer is detected, there is timely presentation and transfer of patients to the multi-disciplinary team. • Establish links with the local Lynch mulitdisciplinary teams inoder to manage these corhort of patients effectively • Populate and maintain the BCSP local database • Participate in ongoing data collection and quality assurance, service feedback and audit with particular responsibility for the follow-up of patients at 30 days • Perform comprehensive assessment of patient needs, plan, implement and evaluate care according to BCSP • Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records • Work collaboratively with other professionals and organisations to ensure patient needs are met, especially in relation to referrals to local MDTs This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Oxford

PermanentFull time

We are seeking to appoint a  Patient Pathway Administratorto join our friendly Spinal Surgery team  working  across  the  Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and John Radcliffe Hospital sites. Please note the post holder will be required to work from the office. Are You? • Able to work in a high paced environment and multitask • Able to deal with frequent interruptions and re-prioritise your workload to respond to changing service needs • Team player • Proactive • Enthusiastic • Organised • Committed to provide best administration service possible  The post holder will provide an efficient and effective clinical administration service to the department, Consultants and wider clinical team.  The post holder will also attend to patients, colleagues and referrers to the service, promptly and courteously at all times and be a worthy front-line representative of our high quality service.  Informal visits or chat about this role prior applying are welcomed. Previous applicants need not apply -  To be a designated point of contact for the Consultants and clinic teams, alongside another Patient Pathway Administrators for the Spinal Surgery Team.  To provide a full administration service to the Consultant team and taking responsibility for managing the whole patient pathway in line with the Elective Access policy. -To work closely with all staff in the service to ensure compliance with 18 week referral to treatment (RTT) targets, intervening where necessary to expedite appointments / surgery to avoid breaches. -Support patients under the Clinicians care by administering where appropriate relevant diagnostic investigations and expediting where appropriate in line with the 6 week diagnostic pathway and 18 week RTT pathway - To have an overview of all workflows in the admin team and to be responsible for proving an excellent cohesive service to both patients and colleagues. - To work closely with each member of the admin team to understand their role and support them.  -To cover in times of leave and sick to ensure service continuity. -To escalate potential issues to the Line Manager and or Service Manager. Code for internal use only: YBZ8W6S Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel - To deal proactively and efficiently with telephone enquiries from patients, carers, GPs and other service users professionally, ensuring, where possible, that the caller’s needs are met or they are transferred to the most appropriate person. - Ensure Electronic Patient Records (EPR) and other patient databases are up to date and accurate, with relevant correspondence attached and clinic outcomes recorded. - To manage all correspondence, and to ensure that urgent matters are dealt with properly. Taking appropriate action and ensuring that any paperwork is scanned promptly onto the patients’ electronic notes and forwarded to the appropriate person electronically so they can respond accordingly. To deal with outgoing mail and communication with due care and attention to patient confidentiality. - To provide administration service for our outpatient clinics and theatre bookings and to ensure that under or over-booking issues are proactively dealt with. - To ensure appointments and surgeries are scheduled for each patient to ensure service maintains effective clinic and elective  activity  throughout the year. Highlighting to the Line Manager and/or the Clinical Team and/or Service Manager when clinics and or surgeries need to be cancelled or closed, ensuring patients are informed of changes and new appointments provided. - Maintain databases, extract data from EPR and run reports for sharing with the wider team, as and when required This advert closes on Thursday 13 Aug 2026

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Oxford

PermanentFull time

Due to an expansion in services, Cellular Pathology is looking for an additional Specialist Biomedical Scientist / Team Lead to join the team. As a large teaching hospital and secondary and tertiary referral centre we provide histopathology to a wide range of specialist services. The vacancy is in our main laboratory at the John Radcliffe Hospital. We are part of the South 4 Pathology Partnership operating a digital service with our partnership labs, are implementing a regional laboratory computer system and are applying for UKAS accreditation of our automated microtomy platform. Applicants wishing to join our team must be HCPC registered and hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology. Your role will require you to • Team lead in a section of histology • Rotate between all section in the specialty following departmental procedures • Perform specialist histological techniques • Quality control work leaving the laboratory • Assist in training of staff • Deputise for the senior biomedical scientist / section head • Be involved in staff recruitment and appraisal. • Assist with audit, and procedural change in line with the departmental quality management system. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel. In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to theten core principles Oxford University Hospitalspromotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism. For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. This advert closes on Thursday 20 Aug 2026

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Oxford

PermanentFull time

Are you an experienced clinical pharmacist looking to expand your skills and clinical expertise by providing an enhanced pharmacy service to an Acute Medical ward within the Acute Medicine and Rehabilitation directorate? If so, we have an opportunity for you in the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. In your application, you should state the date you will received final ratified university certificate and diploma results if you have not completed. We are looking for a intuitive, enthusiastic and versatile pharmacist to join our diverse and inclusive team to help us deliver excellent compassionate care to our patients via a patient focused clinical pharmacy service. The pharmacy department at OUH comprises of over 100 staff in the clinical pharmacy team, and we work across all 4 hospital sites. This role is based at the John Radcliffe hospital within the Acute medicine pharmacy team. We are continually trying to improve the service we provide, learning from each other to optimise what we do and adapting to changing service needs. Why do our staff like working here? Dynamic and rewarding setting, Vast range of specialities with interesting patients with high levels of complexity, Large group of supportive peers and consultant pharmacists from diverse backgrounds Supportive department, with great learning and development opportunities . Opportunities to continually develop your knowledge and be an expert and advocate in acute medicine. • To provide a ward-based clinical pharmacy service according to Trust agreed standards. • To maintain a clinical expertise and develop particular areas of interest as appropriate and in accordance with the Trust and Pharmacy strategy. • To provide clinical pharmacy cover to other ward areas within the team on a reciprocal basis. • To ensure medicines are used appropriately, safely and cost-effectively in accordance with Trust policy, standard operating procedures and medicines legislation. • To monitor medicines use within the ward area and contribute to clinical governance plans. • To work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team in developing the pharmacy service. Please refer to the JD for the full details of the post. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please viewOUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel. Please refer to above sections on job summary and main duties of the job and refer to the job description. We are happy to chat with you or arrange a visit to find out further details. This advert closes on Sunday 9 Aug 2026

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Milton Keynes

PermanentFull time

Associate Director of Operations Department Medicine Band 8d £94,356 - £108,814 Per annum Hours 37.5 per week, all roles are considered for flexible working Are you an exceptional operational leader ready to make a real impact in a dynamic and ambitious NHS Trust? Milton Keynes University Hospital is seeking an experienced and influential Associate Director of Operations (ADO) to join our senior operational leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of healthcare delivery within a growing and forward thinking NHS Trust. Working closely with clinical, nursing and corporate colleagues, you will help maintain patient safety and treatment effectiveness, improve patient experience, transform services and make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve. We are looking for an ADO with substantial senior NHS operational leadership experience and a strong alignment to our values and behaviours. We want our ADO to be enthusiastic, energetic, outgoing and a highly visible leader who promotes professionalism and openness, empowering our staff to consistently provide high quality care with compassion. You will be someone who inspires confidence, builds strong relationships and brings people together to deliver sustainable improvements for patients and staff. If you see yourself reflected in our values, behaviours and ambitions, we would love to hear from you. Interviews will be in person on Monday 24 August 2026. 'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute' 94% of staff within this team, who participated in the 2025/26 NHS Staff Survey, reported a strong team culture and positive working relationships, reflecting a supportive, collaborative environment where colleagues feel respected, valued and able to work together effectively. The ADO has a pivotal leadership role at the heart of our organisation. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officerand Divisional Director, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across your portfolio, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high quality services while achieving demanding national and local performance standards. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering the strategic direction of your services, driving operational performance, leading service transformation and ensuring patients receive outstanding care and experience. We seek colleagues as diverse as the population we serve and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who share our ambition to deliver outstanding care and improve the lives of our patients and communities. Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career. As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities. We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards. Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030. Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH -News - Milton Keynes University Hospital- For further information about Milton Keynes please visit -Visit Milton Keynes The Associate Director of Operations will build effective relationships across organisational and system boundaries, working collaboratively with clinicians, corporate teams, commissioners and partners to support service development and transformation. Through strong governance, effective resource management and a commitment to staff engagement and development, the post holder will create the conditions for high performing teams to deliver outstanding patient care. As Associate Director of Operations, you will: • Contribute to the delivery of the Trust's vision, strategy and objectives through the development and implementation of divisional and service plans. • Lead operational performance across services, ensuring delivery against quality, access, workforce and financial targets. • Analyse performance, identify risks and opportunities and develop mitigation plans to support sustainable service delivery. • Drive service improvement, transformation and clinical pathway redesign, using best practice, patient feedback and benchmarking to inform change. • Support business planning, workforce planning and resource allocation, ensuring services remain effective, productive and financially sustainable. • Manage delegated budgets and contribute to the achievement of cost improvement and efficiency programmes. • Lead, develop and performance manage operational teams, creating a culture of accountability, engagement, learning and continuous improvement. • Ensure robust governance, risk management and assurance arrangements are in place across all areas of responsibility. • Build strong relationships with clinical leaders, corporate departments, commissioners and system partners to support integrated patient care and service development. • Represent the Division and the Trust at internal and external meetings, providing operational expertise, influence and leadership. • Act as a role model for the Trust's values and behaviours, promoting collaboration, inclusion and compassionate leadership. • Participate in the Trust's senior manager on call rota and provide leadership during periods of operational pressure or incident response Please refer to the attached Candidate Pack, Job Description and Person Specification for further details This advert closes on Friday 7 Aug 2026

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Milton Keynes

ContractFull time

Job Title: Locum Colorectal Consultant Surgeon(Fixed term from 1.10.2026 until 30.09.2027) Salary: £113,565 per annum -£150,569 per annum Programmed Activities:10PA We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Milton Keynes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that full GMC registration and license to practice is an essential for this role. If you do not currently have GMC registration, but you are in the process of applying, please use the supporting information section of the application form to provide an update about the status of yourGMC application. Candidateswithout GMC registration at the time of shortlisting will not be considered. · The successful candidate will need to work closely within the current Colorectal multi-disciplinary team and also with colleagues across the Trust and externally. · Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients. · To share the responsibility with colleagues for the day-to-day management of the Colorectal and Emergency General Surgical service. · Teaching and training of Junior Staff and Medical Students. · To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical · Governance and Audit. · To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD). · To participate in the ~ 1:12 undifferentiated General Surgical on-call rota You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including: • Free on-site parking • Free tea and coffee • Great flexible working opportunities • Discounted gym membership • Lease car scheme • Generous annual leave and pension scheme • On site nursery (chargeable) • Extensive staff health and well-being programm Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news. The job plan on appointment will consist of a split of 9:1 DCC/SPA on a flexible timetable. The SPA component is made up of core activities (appraisal, revalidation, CME, routine departmental meetings etc.) and non-core activities with prior agreement (can be adjusted depending on non-core activities). Non-core activities are discussed and agreed within the Trust (via an agreed tariff and, on occasion, through a personal agreement). Non-core SPA may reflect activities such as educational supervision, research, leadership and quality improvement. Following appointment, non-core SPA may be used to participate in our consultant development programme, or in acquiring or consolidating specific skills and expertise. Non-core SPA is only available if specific activities and objectives are mutually agreed in job planning. Through its inclusive and comprehensive job planning process, the Trust commits to providing equitable working conditions to medical colleagues across specialties and their sub-specialties. Delivery of job plans, whilst owned by consultants and their Clinical Service Unit Leads, is overseen by the Divisional Director and subject to peer challenge at divisional level, thus enabling a further layer objectivity to our commitment in this regard. Review of Job Plan The job plan is subject to review once a year and is signed off between the post holder, the CSU Lead and an Executive Director of the Trust. Participation in annual appraisals is a contractual requirement. The Trust has procedures for resolving disagreements concerning job plan, either following appointment or at annual review. Teaching There are a number of specific roles within the hospital relating to our joint endeavours with the University of Buckingham Medical School. These roles involve teaching and the wider management of the undergraduate training programme. These activities are recognised explicitly in job plans. Day-to-day teaching on the wards and in clinic is accounted for within direct clinical care (DCC) time. The Appointee Facilities for appointee The appointee will have access to an office, and secretarial support will be available. Consultant offices are equipped with a Personal Computer with suitable peripherals and connectivity. The library has access to current books and journals. Annual appraisal All doctors must have an annual appraisal and review of the job plan part of which will include completion of Mandatory Training. Trust appraisers are appointed by the Medical Director for appraisal and revalidation. Key issues arising from the appraisal process are relayed to the CSU Lead and Medical Director. Continuous Personal Development The Trust is fully committed to CPD. There are internal meetings (with certificates issued) plus a study leave allowance of 30 days over 3 years with funding available. As part of the job plan there is a core SPA (1PA) for supporting professional activities and CPD. Personal development and training The Trust actively encourages development within the workforce and employees are required to comply with trust mandatory training. The Trust aims to support high quality training to NHS staff through various services. The Trust is committed to offering learning and development opportunities to all full-time & part-time employees. General Responsibilities All Medical and Dental Staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with hospital health and safety policies, clinical governance and other risk management policies.The Chief Executive of the Trust or the CSU Lead / Divisional Director may from time to time delegate managerial responsibilities by agreement with the post holder. Trust Management Structure Full details of the Trust’s current management structure can be viewed online. In summary, there are four clinical divisions each made up of constituent clinical service delivery units (CSUs). Each Division and CSU is led by a triumvirate of Divisional or Clinical Director (typically a doctor), general manager and lead nurse (or allied health professional). Medical staff are encouraged to take an active role in leadership and management, developing our clinical pathways over time and offering both high quality and value for money. This advert closes on Sunday 23 Aug 2026