Interims Operations Manager / General Manager

Our client a healthcare provider are seeking an experienced Interim Operations / General Manager to lead and stabilise its adult therapy services during a key period of recovery and transformation.


The interim will be responsible for operational oversight across several therapy pathways, with a particular focus on Speech & Language Therapy, Podiatry, and Community Rehabilitation.

These services are facing historic challenges, including long waiting lists, fragile team dynamics, and outdated ways of working.

A recovery programme is underway, and the successful candidate will be pivotal in maintaining its momentum and embedding sustainable change.



Key Responsibilities


  • Provide hands-on operational leadership across adult therapy services.




  • Drive service recovery and turnaround efforts in collaboration with clinical leads.




  • Oversee workforce planning, vacancies, and skill mix optimisation.




  • Implement new ways of working, improving patient flow and reducing waiting times.




  • Work closely with therapy teams to build clinical engagement and drive improvement.




  • Lead cultural change and team strengthening initiatives across therapy disciplines





Waiting list numbers


  • Speech & Language Therapy - 400+ patients, significant improvement work already underway.




  • Podiatry - 1000+ patients




  • Community Rehabilitation - smaller scale but facing similar challenges.





Person Specification


  • Proven experience in operational leadership within health or community settings.




  • Ideally brings a strong AHP or therapy background




  • Clinical credibility essential - must be able to engage, listen, and challenge constructively.




  • Experience leading or supporting recovery and transformation programmes.




  • Strong people leadership skills - able to support fragile teams with clarity and compassion.




  • Comfortable delivering results in a dynamic, evolving, and often pressured environment.




  • Kind but firm, emotionally intelligent, and focused on practical solutions.





Contract Details

  • London


  • Band: 8b/c (depending on experience)




  • Hours: 37.5 per week




  • Contract Length: 6 months




  • Location: Hybrid working - 3 days on-site per week




  • Start: ASAP





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  • Start: ASAP
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Rate: £297.67 - £347.47 per day
  • Location: Surrey, England
  • Type: Contract
  • Industry: Public_Sector
  • Recruiter: Practicus Ltd
  • Contact: Rajiv Bharadva
  • Tel: 0207 374 8886
  • Fax: 020 7374 6588
  • Email: to view click here
  • Posted: 2025-04-24 13:55:09 -

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