We are seeking experienced professionals who bring a powerful combination of NHS operational expertise and consulting delivery experience, with a track record of leading complex improvement programmes and delivering measurable impact.
You will be someone who is equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves to drive delivery as you are advising senior stakeholders and shaping direction.
You will bring experience in:
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Leading and delivering measurable operational and financial improvement within NHS organisations (from frontline service redesign through to system-level transformation)
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Driving large-scale Cost Improvement and Productivity programmes within a consulting environment, with clear evidence of benefits realised
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Working extensively across the UK healthcare system, including Trusts, ICSs and/or central bodies
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Delivering outcomes, not just recommendations taking accountability for real, sustained improvement
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Applying a range of improvement approaches, including digital enablement, workforce and capacity optimisation, and change transformation
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Leading and inspiring multidisciplinary teams, often in complex, high-pressure delivery environments
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Partnering effectively with clinical and operational leaders to drive performance improvement
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Operating confidently at senior levels, with the ability to influence, challenge and build trust with Exec and Board stakeholders
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Bringing creativity and pragmatism to solve complex operational challenges
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Demonstrating strong consulting fundamentals, including structured problem solving, clear storytelling, and stakeholder management
In addition, we’re particularly interested in individuals who:
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Have built their career within a consulting environment, delivering across NHS providers, systems or national bodies (e.g. DHSC, NHS England)
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Combine analytical rigour with practical delivery instinct, translating insight into action at pace
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Are comfortable working independently and stepping into leadership roles on engagements, setting direction and maintaining momentum
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Can move seamlessly across system finance, care model design, workforce, governance and operational performance
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Have a natural ability to facilitate senior conversations, lead workshops, and align diverse stakeholders around a clear plan
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Take pride in partnering with clients to deliver lasting change, not just short-term outputs
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Are motivated by continuous development, both for themselves and the teams they lead
Our Operations and Improvement consultants are expected to be hands-on, working together with our clients to bring energy, direction and expertise in helping to solve the most difficult operational and supply chain challenges.
We know the skill-gap and ‘somewhat need to tick every box’ can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply – we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today by completing our online application
Please be aware that some of our UK roles at PA Consulting require a UK security clearance.
All PA people are required to undergo background checks and to achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard however, some UK roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, where applicants must have at least 5 years of continuous residency in the UK.
We therefore ask that you only apply if you meet the residency requirements (i.e. you are a British citizen or have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years), as this is the prerequisite for a security clearance. If you're unsure about your eligibility, we encourage you to review the UK Government’s guidance on security vetting before applying.
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