Operational Transformation Consultant for NHS - Contract Role

Operational Transformation Consultant for NHS - Contract Role

Posted Today by Project Blackbook

£500 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The Operational Transformation Consultant for NHS is a contract role focused on delivering financial and operational improvements within NHS Trusts. The position requires hands-on involvement in turnaround initiatives, collaborating closely with Trust leadership and frontline teams. The role is based in Cheshire or Durham, with a hybrid working arrangement. Candidates should have a strong NHS background and experience in operational or management roles.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver on-the-ground financial and operational turnaround initiatives within an NHS Trust environment.
  • Support structured problem-solving and project delivery.
  • Work closely with Trust leadership and frontline teams to drive service and financial improvement initiatives.

Key Skills:

  • Strong NHS background, ideally with previous operational or management roles.
  • Direct experience delivering financial and service improvement projects.
  • Ability to work on-site (2-3 days per week) in Cheshire or Durham.
  • Independent consultant.

Salary (Rate): £500.00/daily

City: Cheshire or Durham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Consulting

Detailed Description From Employer:

Role: Operational Transformation Consultant for NHS- Contract Role (x2)

Seniority: Consultant - Manager

Day rate: £300 - £500

Project duration(s): 3-6 months, starting asap

Location: 3 days on-site in Cheshire or Durham, 2 days worked remotely

We’re supporting a healthcare transformation consultancy. They are seeking experienced consultants to support a financial and operational turnaround project within an NHS Trust. This is a hands-on delivery role, focused on implementing sustainable improvements in healthcare operations and financial performance. The successful candidate will work closely with Trust leadership and frontline teams to drive service and financial improvement initiatives. We’ve a preference for you to apply directly via our website as the consultancy will eventually view your profile in our platform. If you are already in the community, feel free to quickly apply here or reach out to your Blackbook contact, but no need to re-apply directly.

Tasks

  • Deliver on-the-ground financial and operational turnaround initiatives within an NHS Trust environment
  • Bring an NHS background with experience in operational or management roles and hands-on delivery of financial and service improvements.
  • Support structured problem-solving and project delivery.

Requirements

  • An independent consultant
  • Strong NHS background, ideally with previous operational or management roles
  • Direct experience delivering financial and service improvement projects
  • Able to work on-site (2-3 days per week) in Cheshire or Durham