Interim General Manager - Surgery (NHS)

General Manager – Surgery & Anaesthetics London 6-Month Fixed Term Contract Band 8b (Agenda for Change) or equivalent day rate We're working with a leading NHS Trust in London to recruit an experienced General Manager to provide operational leadership across Surgery & Anaesthetics. This is an excellent opportunity for an established NHS operational leader to join a high-performing surgical division, leading service delivery, performance improvement and operational management across a complex portfolio. Working closely with senior clinicians, nursing leaders and executive colleagues, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality patient care while ensuring performance, financial and operational objectives are achieved. The Role As General Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across Surgery & Anaesthetics, ensuring services are safe, efficient and responsive while delivering against key national and local performance standards. Key responsibilities include: • Providing operational leadership across Surgery & Anaesthetics services • Leading delivery against key operational targets including RTT, PTL management, elective recovery and patient flow • Working closely with Clinical Directors, Consultants, Matrons and senior nursing teams to improve service performance • Managing budgets, business planning and financial performance, identifying opportunities for service improvement and efficiency • Leading service transformation, pathway redesign and quality improvement initiatives • Developing recovery plans where required and providing assurance through robust performance reporting • Leading multidisciplinary teams, supporting workforce planning, recruitment and staff development • Managing operational risks, complaints, governance and service escalations • Building strong relationships across clinical, operational and corporate teams to deliver sustainable service improvements About You We're looking for an experienced NHS operational leader who thrives in fast-paced acute environments. You'll bring: • Significant senior operational management experience within an Acute NHS Trust • Previous leadership experience within Surgery, Anaesthetics or other complex elective care services • Strong understanding of elective performance, RTT, PTL management and patient flow • Experience managing budgets, business planning and operational performance • Proven ability to lead service improvement and transformation programmes • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the credibility to work alongside senior clinicians and executive leaders • Strong leadership, people management and change management experience • Ability to analyse complex performance data and implement effective recovery plans Why Apply? • Opportunity to lead a large and high-profile surgical portfolio • Work alongside experienced clinical and executive leadership teams • Make a measurable impact on elective performance and operational delivery • 6-month fixed-term opportunity with an immediate start • Band 8b (Agenda for Change) or equivalent day rate Apply Now If you're an experienced NHS General Manager or Senior Operational Manager with a strong background in Surgery, Anaesthetics or Elective Care, we'd love to hear from you. This opportunity would suit candidates currently working as a General Manager, Divisional Manager, Operational Manager, Service Director or Senior Operations Manager within an Acute NHS Trust who are looking for their next interim leadership opportunity.