Employer: Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Job Title: Business Manager
Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per year
Job Type: Full-time, Fixed Term (12 months)
Closing Date: 29 September 2025
Job Summary
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is offering a 12-month fixed term or secondment Business Manager post in the Non-Surgical Oncology service, one of the largest CSUs in the Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, patient-focused manager to support the delivery of high-quality, timely services. The successful candidate will play a key role in:
Improving the speed with which patients move through the service and start treatment.
Redesigning pathways and supporting workforce development.
Engaging with clinical and non-clinical colleagues to develop services.
Applicants must have operational and management experience in a healthcare environment, with strong knowledge of RTT and cancer performance targets, and a proven track record in motivating staff across complex settings.
Main Duties of the Job
Provide Business Manager support for the Non-Surgical Oncology service.
Focus on improving performance against NHS cancer waiting time targets.
Support the Lymphoedema and Palliative Care services within the Oncology CSU.
Key dates:
Shortlisting: 01 October 2025
Interview: 08 October 2025
About the Trust
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of NHS hospital trusts across West Yorkshire and Harrogate.
WYAAT drives innovation, partnership, and high-quality care.
The Trust contributes to one of the largest integrated care systems in the country.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to redeploying at-risk staff, which may affect recruitment timelines.
Job Description
Purpose & Summary
The Business Manager will support the Clinical Service Unit (CSU) by:
Overseeing access and performance for RTT and cancer targets.
Ensuring administrative structures deliver services within budget and quality standards.
Supporting strategic and operational business planning.
Managing budgets and procurement of equipment.
Leading staff, projects, and service development initiatives.
Principal Duties
Support CSU Cost Improvement Programmes.
Lead business cases for service changes, equipment, or staffing.
Oversee waiting lists and ensure targets are met.
Manage administrative and clerical staff, including recruitment, performance, and development.
Work with CSU colleagues, commissioners, and external partners to deliver patient care.
Investigate complaints, manage risks, and contribute to Trust-wide initiatives.
The Leeds Way Values
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is guided by five values:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
Additional values for this role: equality, diversity, confidentiality, honesty, and integrity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
Commitment to CPD, including management qualification or postgraduate diploma.
Desirable:
Master’s level qualification.
Experience
Essential:
Knowledge of NHS systems, policies, and targets.
Operational management in a healthcare environment.
Budget management, workforce planning, and service redesign.
Experience in leading multi-professional teams.
Desirable:
Previous NHS management experience.
Knowledge of Trust policies (HR, Clinical Governance, Risk Management).
Skills & Behaviours
Essential:
Negotiation, influencing, and communication skills.
Ability to lead teams under pressure.
Strong planning, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to build effective relationships internally and externally.
Desirable:
Change management and service reconfiguration skills.
Experience with data analysis, presentations, and project delivery.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome. Applicants must meet UK Visas and Immigration requirements, including criminal record certificates for relevant overseas residency.
How to Apply
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