Operational Manager, MSK, Respiratory and Heart Failure Services

A Vacancy at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The post holder will ensure the operational delivery of high quality, clinically robust, personalised care to all patients in the MSK, respiratory and heart failure service.

The post holder will provide strong and effective leadership to drive forward and manage change in line with national and regional drivers; i.e. the NHS 10 Year Plan, neighbourhood initiatives with a focus on proactive care, long term conditions management, reablement and, ultimately, an individual's health and wellbeing.

The post holder will ensure that the services delivered are adaptable, resilient and creates innovative solutions to enhance the patient experience.

Good financial acumen and strong leadership and managerial skills are essential for this post.

The post holder will be responsible for the operational leadership and management, performance and delivery of the MSK, respiratory and heart failure services across SHC. This will include budget management.

The post holder will facilitate and develop innovative and transformative operational leadership for these services in line with the 10 Year Plan, neighbourhood indicatives and, to include strategic work in Gesh to explore planned care transformation as part of these initiatives.

The post holder will line manager clinical leads from the respective services, ensuring a clear focus on professional development, operational development with a focus on standards of clinical quality

The post holder will be responsible for operational leadership in maintaining and improving all aspects of clinical governance, evidence informed practice and quality.

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group (gesh) cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, St Helier Hospital and Epsom Hospital.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Sutton Health and Care (SHC) is a joint venture between local partner health and social care organisations, in which Sutton Community Services is fully integrated to support the delivery of a care model for the people of Sutton. Hosted by Epsom & St. Helier the model ensures the breaking down of traditional organisational barriers to enable the provision of care that is wrapped around the patient. An Alliance Board representing all partners has been formulated to support consensus decision making.

SHC prides itself on having a highly dedicated team and offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment with a wide range of staff benefits and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values & vision and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Operational Manager role at Epsom and St Helier.

This advert closes on Thursday 11 Jun 2026