Business Development Manager | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Mawrth 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £55,690 - £62,682 pa pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Truro, TR1 3LJ |
| Cwmni: | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7885766/156-7885766 |
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This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However in line with Cornwall first principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
To work across the Division to support operational delivery of key priorities, leading on forward looking transformation and improvement projects, supporting the Divisional and Group Management teams in quality and performance management, and the development of services.
This role requires an ambitious individual to work in conjunction with the Divisional Clinical Chair, Divisional Director, Head of Nursing/Integrated Professions, Group Manager, Clinical Lead and Clinical Matron, the postholder is an integral part of the team who will resolve daily operational challenges. The Trust has an ambitious improvement plan with a range of projects established to support patient care and the delivery of national operational standards, which the Business Manager will support.
This will include playing a key role in identifying opportunities for clinical innovation and modernisation, the delivery of all operational performance targets, managed services, financial management and day surgery bed utilisation and management. The Business Manager will support managerial and clinical teams for continually improving the quality of services to patients, and redesigning services to meet best practice standards, improving efficiency and effectiveness within available resources.
The post holder will be required to analyse and interpret highly complex and sometimes conflicting information relating to service performance, clinical outcomes, and financial data. They will exercise significant judgement in developing strategic options, assessing risks, and recommending solutions that balance patient safety, quality, and financial sustainability.
This includes horizon scanning, benchmarking, and scenario modelling to inform long-term planning. Decisions will often need to be made autonomously within delegated authority, under conditions of uncertainty and time pressure, with a requirement to justify and evidence recommendations to senior stakeholders.
This job description provides a generic description of the main responsibilities of the Business Manager role. The job description will be modified to reflect any Divisional-specific responsibilities as appropriate.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
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Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
This advert closes on Monday 30 Mar 2026