Head of Operations St Mark's Hospital

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Head of Operations St Mark's Hospital The closing date is 19 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Lead Excellence at One of the World's Most Renowned Specialist Hospitals Are you an inspiring operational leader ready for your next challenge? We are seeking an exceptional Senior Operational Leader to join the leadership team at St Mark's Hospital and help shape the future of one of the world's most respected specialist hospitals. Managed by London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, St Mark's is internationally renowned for specialist colorectal and intestinal care. As a national and global referral centre, it brings together pioneering research, outstanding clinical expertise and a relentless commitment to delivering the very best patient care. This is a rare opportunity to lead within an organisation renowned for innovation and excellence. The Wolfson Unit for Endoscopy at St Mark's is one of 20 centres worldwide recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the World Endoscopy Organization, reflecting the exceptional standards that define our services. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational performance, leading transformational change and ensuring that patients continue to receive world-class care. If you are a strategic thinker, an influential leader and passionate about making a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you. Please refer to the attached job description for further information about the role and an overview of the vacancy. Main duties of the job The duties and responsibilities of this role are outlined in further detail within the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please review these documents for additional information about the vacancy and its requirements. About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. " We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with general data protection regulation (GDPR)." Details Date posted 05 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8d Salary £100,493 to £114,951 a year