{"id":6754,"date":"2026-01-26T09:46:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T09:46:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/careers\/?page_id=6754"},"modified":"2026-01-27T12:57:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T12:57:06","slug":"operational-leadership-careers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/careers\/roles\/operational-leadership-careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Operational Leadership Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27462956 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), our Operational Managers are the driving force behind the smooth running of our hospitals and services. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27462956 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">If\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27462956 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">you\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27462956 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u00a0ready to lead teams, solve complex challenges, and make a real impact on patient care,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27462956 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">you\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27462956 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u00a0find your future here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Operational Leadership Opportunities&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; border_width=&#8221;5&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span class=\"TextRun SCXW160496094 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160496094 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Our Operational Managers play a vital role across all our hospitals and community services, including:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW160496094 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"c-highlighted-bullets\">\n    <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"cf0\">Service and Department Management <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"cf0\">Patient Flow and Bed Management <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"cf0\">Theatre and Outpatient Operations <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"cf0\">Emergency and Acute Services <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"cf0\">Community and Integrated Care Operations <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"cf0\">Project and Transformation Management <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--EndFragment -->\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6971&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Lead, Inspire, Deliver&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; border_width=&#8221;5&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span class=\"TextRun SCXW57122864 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57122864 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">As an Operational Manager at MFT,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57122864 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">you\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57122864 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u00a0lead multidisciplinary teams, manage resources, and drive improvements that make a difference every day.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57122864 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">You\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57122864 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u00a0work closely with clinical and non-clinical colleagues, using your leadership and problem-solving skills to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality care.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW57122864 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Grow Your Career, Shape Our Future&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; border_width=&#8221;5&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span class=\"TextRun SCXW88254739 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88254739 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">We\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88254739 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u00a0committed to your development and wellbeing. 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