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Care Group Director of Operations

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Location
Aylesbury, England
Salary
£112,782 - £129,783 per annum
Profession
Manager and corporate
Grade
Band 9
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
01 Jun 2026
Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79

Job overview

Following the current postholder being successfully promoted to a position in another Trust, we are looking for an ambitious and experienced leader to join our team in this pivotal role.

As Care Group Director of Operations for Community and Rehabilitation you will be responsible to the Chief Operating Officer for the leadership and performance management of the Care Group ensuring that the clinical directorates support the delivery of the Trust’s key strategic and business objectives.

Please see Candidate Pack for further information on the role and about our organisation:

https://buckshealthcare.pagetiger.com/ddfsidk

Main duties of the job

The role will have responsibility to build effective relationships both internally and externally to the Trust. We are a valued system partner and an integral member of the Thames Valley Integrated Care System. Working with partners to maximise the benefit and use of resources, for the benefit of the patients and the population we serve, is a key deliverable.

The post holder will play a vital role in the Buckinghamshire Integrated Neighbourhood work and work closely with Dr Ana Phelps, Clinical Chair, and Ms Katriona Kennedy, Director of Nursing. They will share responsibility for the Care Group's performance and staff wellbeing, relying on each other's strengths to deliver the operational, financial and quality targets agreed with the Trust. A strong partnership between the Triumvirate members and their deputies is essential.

If you share our values, our ambition to be the best we can, and our commitment to creating an environment where people and our population can thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please see Candidate Pack for further information on the role and about our organisation:

https://buckshealthcare.pagetiger.com/ddfsidk

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description, Person Specification and Candidate Pack for further information on the role and how to apply.

https://buckshealthcare.pagetiger.com/ddfsidk

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