Deputy Director of Operations (Band 8b)

Job overview

An experienced, motivated and independently minded leader who can act on their own initiative, adopting a values led ‘can do’ style within a climate of constant change and unpredictability to develop and manage the day-to-day operations and performance within the Division.

Reporting to the Divisional Director of Operations the Deputy Director of Operations is responsible, in conjunction with the Patient Service Managers, Clinical Directors and Matrons, for the safe and effective delivery of all patient services for an agreed portfolio of services (Directorates).

This involves achievement of all operational performance targets, including urgent and emergency care, cancer and elective recovery, finance, and the quality of services to patients. Added to this is the development/improvement of services towards best practice standards within available budgets/income.

Interview date is likely to 10th March 2026 (TBC)

Main duties of the job

Make decisions independently with regards to the delivery of services & resource allocation & expenditure within the limits of Standing

Financial Instructions for their delegated authority.

Formally deputise for the Divisional Director of Operations &  is expected to make decisions on behalf of the Director of Operations in their absence Lead & deliver on specific trust wide programmes of work on behalf of the Division, acting as the subject matter expert working closely with professional leads, managers, Allied Health Professionals & community teams across  the division to ensure an integrated and high-quality response.

Support and/or lead on the recruitment, retention, and development of the medical & operational workforce, developing & implementing strategies in conjunction with Human Resources for improving recruitment of hard to fill posts. This will include workforce planning and redesign. Lead service development & improvement for their portfolio of services. Leading on the development of improvement plans through the review & analysis of complex data & information relating to strategy, performance, demand, capacity & clinical pathways. Will hold accountability for all aspects of operational management & performance for their delegated portfolio of services. This will include setting of strategic direction, use of resources, workforce planning, performance against agreed standards. Delegated budgetary authority will be in accordance with Standard Financial Instructions

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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