Job overview
This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your Operations Management career at Salisbury. You'll join a committed and dynamic Ops team within the Surgery Division to manage a Care Group that delivers quality care and outcomes for our patients.
You'll be supported by a Band 7 Operations Manager, and work as part of the Care Group triumvirate, which includes a Matron and Clinical Lead, to provide senior leadership for specialties in the Division.
We are seeking a dynamic individual who has the ability to successfully engage with a broad range of teams, disciplines and staff across the Division.
Interview for this role will be on the 6th October 2026.
Main duties of the job
- As part of specialty triumvirates, to provide leadership and senior management support to specialities across the Division.
- To provide expertise in change management, service development, budget management, workforce planning and supporting the delivery of high-quality services.
- To be responsible for delivering local and national performance targets and objectives.
- To influence and lead on the strategic development and improvement of services in conjunction with the Divisional Management Team Medical Director, Divisional Director of Operations, Divisional Director of Nursing.
- As part of specialty triumvirates, to be responsible for the management of clinical governance and workforce processes.
- To engender a positive working environment, with the senior management team, yielding positive results for our patients.
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Education, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Degree in Healthcare Management or equivalent
- At least 2 years leadership experience in service / operational management
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Operations Management, Performance Management and Service Development
- Experience of workforce planning and business cases
- Proven change management skills and experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with clinical specialties
- Knowledge and understanding of governance and risk management in the NHS
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This advert is for Deputy Divisional Manager with Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust in Salisbury District Hospital. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 pro rata per annum if part time. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Sep 2026.
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