Assistant Director of Operations - Dorset

Job overview

The Assistant Director of Operations plays a crucial senior leadership role, responsible for the effective and efficient operational leadership of their local county. The Assistant Director of Operations is the local ‘face of SWASFT’ and is the senior role model for the county.

They ensure their county delivers high-quality, patient-centred care, exemplary staff experience, quality improvement, and achievement of performance targets.

This role requires a dynamic and highly motivated individual with strong leadership and communication skills, who can effectively manage complex services, drive change, and build collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

They are accountable for both operational planning and delivery of our service to patients across their county area, and for embedding the Trust’s values of One Team, Compassion and Innovation through everything they and their teams do.

Main duties of the job

They are accountable for both operational planning and delivery of our service to patients across their county area, and for embedding the Trust’s values of One Team, Compassion and Innovation through everything they and their teams do.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.