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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These services are facing historic challenges, including long waiting lists, fragile team dynamics, and outdated ways of working.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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Type: Contract Location: Surrey, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6 months
Salary / Rate: £297.67 - £347.47 per day
Posted: 2025-04-24 13:55:09
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The Clinical Governance and Clinical Audit Lead plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality and safety of clinical services provided to children and their families.
Reporting to the Head of Safety, Clinical Governance, Risk, and Quality within the Nursing Directorate, the post holder will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the clinical governance framework and clinical audit processes across all clinical areas.
This role is essential in ensuring compliance with national standards, promoting evidence-based practice, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.
Must have NMC registration
Hybrid - 3 days in Surrey
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Type: Permanent Location: Surrey, England
Salary / Rate: £59490 - £66239 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-22 13:54:16
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Deputy Director of Finance & Performance - Complex Care
Location: Hybrid - 2-3 days on-site (South East)
Duration: 4-5 months
Band: 8D (Inside IR35)
Start Date: April
Are you a strategic Qualified finance leader with experience in data modelling with an ability to analyse complex data to spot trends? We're looking for an interim Deputy Director of Finance & Performance to join a dynamic and supportive team, playing a critical role in financial decision-making and strategic planning.
What You'll Be Doing
Managing and analysing complex financial data, identifying trends, and transforming insights into action
Overseeing invoicing, contracts, and performance teams
Supporting financial modelling, cost improvement programmes, and budget setting
Collaborating with key stakeholders across healthcare and local authorities
Driving efficiency, ensuring compliance, and influencing financial management
What We're Looking For
Expertise in financial modelling & data analysis / CIMA or ACCA / ACMA Qualified
Knowledge of direct payments & commissioning work
Experience within Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), local authorities, education or NHSE
Diplomatic leadership style, with the ability to challenge constructively
Good knowledge of how Complex Care / CHC works
Why This Role?
Work with a strong, collaborative team
Play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy for complex care services
Hybrid working with a flexible approach
WHY WORK WITH PRACTICUS?
We've been supporting the NHS with the provision of senior interims since 2004.
We care about what we do as much as you care about what you do.
If you feel you could help our client and the many people whose lives would be improved and enriched by the successful delivery of this portfolio, then we'd absolutely love to hear from you.
Apply now to Shristina Manandhar and let's discuss how you can make an impact!
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Type: Contract Location: South East England, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 4-5 months
Salary / Rate: Up to £59.98 per day + INSIDE IR35
Posted: 2025-04-14 10:51:26
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Interim Head of Procurement - NHS | £480 per day | Outside IR35
Are you a procurement professional with a strong track record in NHS settings? We're working with a forward-thinking healthcare organisation in the South East that needs a seasoned interim to step in and lead a critical procurement function for the next 12 months.
Location: South East (2-3 days on site per week) Contract: Full-time, 12 months Start: ASAP Rate: £480 per day (Outside IR35))
This is a pivotal role, overseeing procurement strategy, leading a small team, and supporting key cost improvement targets.
You'll be the go-to expert for procurement analytics, MI reporting, and stakeholder updates — all while embedding strong governance and maximising the use of procurement tech platforms.
What you'll be doing:
Leading and delivering procurement insight and analysis
Supporting the delivery of the Cost Improvement Programme
Embedding robust governance and assurance processes
Managing procurement systems and helpdesk operations
Line-managing a team of four direct reports
Producing board-level reports that drive action
What we're looking for:
Senior-level procurement experience in the NHS and wider public sector
Strong analytics and MI reporting expertise
A confident leader with experience in PMO, governance, and systems
A pragmatic communicator who builds trust with stakeholders
WHY WORK WITH PRACTICUS? We've been supporting the NHS with the provision of senior interims since 2004.
We care about what we do as much as you care about what you do.
If you feel you could help my client and the many people whose lives would be improved and enriched by the successful delivery of this portfolio, then I'd absolutely love to hear from you.
Apply now to Shristina Manandhar discuss how you could bring your expertise to this great opportunity
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Type: Contract Location: South East England, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £480 per day + OUTSIDE IR35
Posted: 2025-04-02 17:32:32
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Interim Project Manager - Mental Health Hospital Transition Programme
Are you an experienced senior project leader with a track record of operational excellence in health or social care? Do you thrive on complex transformation programmes that deliver benefits to patients, staff and communities? If so, this high-impact interim role could be for you.
We're looking for an accomplished Interim Project Manager to oversee the operational delivery of a major mental health hospital transition programme.
This is a unique opportunity to lead the safe, smooth and effective move of inpatient services to a newly built, state-of-the-art mental health facility, due to open in Spring 2026.
Working closely with clinical teams, estates, HR, IT and other stakeholders, you'll design and deliver the full operational transition plan — from workforce readiness and policy development, to equipment procurement, staff familiarisation and cultural change.
It's a high-profile leadership role, shaping the future of care.
You'll bring:
Senior-level NHS or healthcare project leadership experience
Expertise in managing large-scale operational change and transformation
Experience in the delivery of new NHS services or Capital Estates programmes
Excellent stakeholder and programme management skills
This is a pivotal role in a flagship programme, offering both challenge and reward in equal measure.
WHY WORK WITH PRACTICUS? We've been supporting the NHS with the provision of senior interims since 2004.
We care about what we do as much as you care about what you do.
If you feel you could help my client and the many people whose lives would be improved and enriched by the successful delivery of this portfolio, then I'd absolutely love to hear from you.
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Type: Contract Location: South East England, England
Start: 28/04/2025
Salary / Rate: £44.95 - £45.95 per hour + INSIDE IR35
Posted: 2025-04-02 12:40:21
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Job Title: Interim GP Practice Manager (Part-Time)
Location: GP Practice, South Birmingham
Contract: 3-6 Months (Immediate Start), Inside IR35
Hours: Part-Time (2-3 Days Per Week, Onsite)
Day Rate: £350-£400 per day (Inside IR35, dependent on experience)
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Interim Practice Manager to support a busy 8000 patient GP practice in South Birmingham on a part-time basis (2-3 days per week) for 3-6 months.
This role requires a proactive leader to ensure the smooth operation, compliance, and financial stability of the practice during a transitional period.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Management: Oversee the day-to-day running of the practice, ensuring efficiency and compliance with NHS and CQC standards.
HR & Staff Support: Manage staff rotas, recruitment, payroll, and team development, supporting both clinical and administrative teams.
Finance & Contracts: Oversee practice finances, including NHS funding streams (QOF, Enhanced Services, PCN contracts, claims), budgeting, and invoicing.
Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to CQC, NHS England, and Health & Safety regulations, supporting audits and quality improvement initiatives.
Patient Services: Maintain high levels of patient satisfaction, handling complaints, feedback, and service improvements.
IT & Systems Management: Oversee clinical systems (e.g., EMIS, SystmOne, Docman), ensuring efficient use and data security.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with the Primary Care Network (PCN), ICB, NHS England, and external partners.
Requirements:
Proven experience as a Practice Manager or in a senior management role within primary care.
Strong understanding of NHS contracts, QOF, CQC regulations, and primary care finance.
Experience in HR, recruitment, payroll, and team management.
Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
Proficiency in GP practice software.
Ability to start immediately and commit to the contract length.
Day Rate: £350-£340 per day (Inside IR35, dependent on experience).
Contract Type: Umbrella (Inside IR35).
Hours: 2-3 days per week, onsite in South Birmingham.
Please click the button to apply or share your CV to rajiv.bharadva@practicus.com to arrange a time to speak.
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Type: Contract Location: Birmingham, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3-6 months
Salary / Rate: £350 - £400 per day
Posted: 2025-03-28 09:19:52
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Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, the Director of Property and Estate Management will provide strategic and operational leadership for to the extensive property portfolio.
The role ensures the delivery of a safe, high-quality, and sustainable built environment for residents, colleagues, and visitors, aligning with the organisation's mission and values.
This includes estate operations, facilities management, capital works, construction, compliance, and sustainability initiatives.
Strategic Leadership:
o Lead the transformation and optimisation of estate portfolio to enhance service quality, financial efficiency, and operational stability.
o Develop and implement estate management strategies that improve infrastructure, safety, and service delivery.
o Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
, Estate & Facilities Management:
o Oversee all aspects of estate operations, including soft and hard facilities management, maintenance compliance, and asset management.
o Ensure that the helpdesk and estate services function efficiently, providing high-quality support to all MHA sites.
o Develop and enforce high standards for safety, service delivery, and regulatory compliance across all property-related functions.
, Capital Projects & Development:
o Lead property acquisitions, disposals, and redevelopment initiatives, aligning with long-term strategic goals.
o Oversee construction projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high-quality standard.
o Establish and maintain a strong supply chain, optimising procurement strategies to enhance financial sustainability.
Salary - £120,000 - £130,000 + Benefits
Interview - 2 stage process / Towards end of April
Please contact me rajiv.bharadva@practicus.com to discuss this opportunity further.
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Type: Permanent Location: Nottingham, England
Start: April/May
Salary / Rate: £120000 - £130000 per annum
Posted: 2025-03-27 13:48:49
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Interim CAMHS Associate - SOP Development
Rate £480 per day - Outside IR35 Part-time (c.25 days over 2 months) | South East / Hybrid working
Are you a seasoned CAMHS operational leader with a knack for translating experience into meaningful change? This is your chance to step into a rewarding consultancy role where your insights will directly shape the future of Tier 4 and Eating Disorder services.We're supporting a consultancy team preparing to deliver a piece of work centred on the development of Standard Operating Policies for CAMHS Tier 4 and Eating Disorder services.
This is not a project management role - we're looking for someone with deep, hands-on operational knowledge of CAMHS, ideally with experience in Eating Disorder pathways.You'll work largely independently, reporting into a supportive Delivery Director, and play a critical role in engaging with the client onsite to build relationships, gather insight, and produce robust, service-ready SOPs.
A collaborative, values-led approach will be key - working in partnership the client.
WHY WORK WITH PRACTICUS?We've been supporting the NHS with the provision of senior interims since 2004.
We care about what we do as much as you care about what you do.
If you feel you could help my client and the many people whose lives would be improved and enriched by the successful delivery of this portfolio, then I'd absolutely love to hear from you.
Apply now to Andrew Panos find out more or register your interest.
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Type: Contract Location: South East England, England
Start: April 2025
Duration: 2 Months
Salary / Rate: Up to £480 per day + Outside IR35
Posted: 2025-03-25 17:39:09
