ADHD Operations Manager
London (NW1) | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
£64,000 – £68,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Help Shape the Future of ADHD Care Across England
An established NHS provider is launching a new Adult ADHD Diagnosis & Treatment Service under NHS Right to Choose and is seeking an exceptional Operations Manager to support the mobilisation, leadership and growth of this national service.
This is more than an operational role.
It’s an opportunity to build a service from the ground up, lead multidisciplinary teams, influence care delivery at scale and make a tangible difference to patient outcomes.
About the Organisation
The organisation is a GP-led healthcare federation delivering innovative, community-based NHS services across London and beyond. It is recognised for its commitment to high-quality care, service innovation and addressing health inequalities.
The Opportunity
You will provide operational leadership for a national Adult ADHD Service, working closely with clinical leaders to ensure safe, compliant, high-quality and efficient care delivery across multiple Integrated Care Boards (ICBs).
The role involves leading teams, managing performance, mobilising new services, strengthening governance and contributing to the ongoing development of digital mental health services.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the ADHD operational team
* Manage service mobilisation and day-to-day operations
* Ensure CQC compliance, governance and quality standards
* Oversee performance management, rotas, reporting and SLAs
* Work collaboratively with ICBs, finance, BI and digital teams
* Drive continuous service improvement and innovation
* Lead recruitment, appraisals and performance management
* Manage complaints, audits and service development initiatives
About You:
You will be an experienced healthcare operations leader with:
* Senior-level operational management experience
* Experience within mental health and/or ADHD services
* A strong track record of leading multidisciplinary teams
* In-depth knowledge of governance, CQC and quality improvement
* Confidence managing hybrid teams and national contracts
* A passion for innovation and service development
* Experience mobilising new healthcare services
Why Join?
* Opportunity to build and shape a national ADHD service
* Hybrid working model
* Competitive salary
* Values-led and patient-focused culture
* Meaningful impact on patient care and outcomes
* A career-defining leadership opportunity