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Job overview
We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Deputy Operations Manager to join the Gynaecology Team.
We require an experienced manager with a track record of managing services within an acute hospital setting and delivering targets.
You will possess the confidence and skills that will enable you to understand the complex business needs of the services you manage. You will have excellent people skills, credibility and critical thinking at every level and be able to demonstrate delivery of targets and transformational projects.
Base location Poole. Split site working will be required as gynaecology services are in both Poole and Bournemouth.
Interview Date: 18th June 2026
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for ensuring that within all specific work areas all local and national performance targets and objectives are met.
- To provide and receive highly complex and sensitive information, then effectively present the information to large and multiple teams some of which may be resistant to hearing the information or charge.
- To be responsible for ensuring the operational delivery of services; leading and effectively implementing change management initiatives to improve service provision.
- To influence the strategic development and service improvement of services within the agreed portfolio, in conjunction with the Clinical Directors, General Manager and Nursing teams.
- To participate in strategic development and service improvement of other services across the Directorate in conjunction with the General Managers and relevant Clinical Directors, Clinical Leads and Heads of Department, leading and delivering on specific projects as required.
- The portfolio may change in line with the Deputy General Manager’s personal development programme and the needs of the services across the Directorate.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- The post holder will work with the relevant Clinical Directors, Clinical Leads, General Managers, Operational Managers, Heads of Service and Matrons, to ensure the provision of high quality patient care and the efficient use of resources.
- To be managerially responsible for a defined portfolio of services within the Directorate.
- To support the daily operational delivery of the Directorates.
- To deputise for the General Manager.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Deputy General Manager Women's Health with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Jun 2026.
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