Job Description
UEC Operational Improvement Specialists – NHS Acute (Midlands) – Outside IR35
We are building a high-impact team of Acute UEC Operational Improvement Subject Matter Experts to support a major NHS Acute site in the Midlands, commencing in May.
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused programme where you will work collaboratively as part of a specialist team, while taking ownership of key areas across the Urgent & Emergency Care pathway — from the Front Door through to Site operations.
The programme will run for approximately 20 weeks (Outside IR35) and includes:
* An initial Discovery phase
* Implementation and delivery of operational improvements
* Structured handover to the client, ensuring sustainable, embedded change
The Role
As a UEC Operational Specialist, you will bring recent, senior-level operational expertise within an NHS Acute hospital setting.
You will:
* Lead and support the day-to-day delivery of operational improvements
* Work directly alongside operational, nursing, and medical teams
* Provide hands-on support, coaching and guiding teams in real time
* Act as a role model for best practice, driving measurable performance improvement
Key Details
* Location: Midlands (on-site, 5 days per week)
* Start Date: Early May
* Duration: 20 weeks
* Status: Outside IR35
* Availability: Ideally available for the full duration
Essential Experience – Please Read Carefully
This role requires proven, hands-on experience at a senior operational level within an NHS Acute hospital. Applications without this experience will not be considered.
You must be able to demonstrate:
* Significant operational leadership experience within one or more of the following:
-Acute Site Management
-Inpatient Flow
-Emergency Department operations
* A clear track record of delivering operational performance improvement in an NHS Acute setting
* Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including working with senior clinical and non-clinical leaders
Desirable
* Experience working within an improvement consultancy environment
If you are an experienced NHS Acute operational leader with a passion for delivering tangible improvement — and can commit to a full-time, on-site engagement — we would welcome your application.
Please note that these roles are subject to a Basic DBS
Applications will be reviewed after Easter.