# Deputy General Manager Women's Health > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-general-manager-womens-health/b2ab1638-ad59-4cbc-95e4-db6a49c11bb1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-general-manager-womens-health/b2ab1638-ad59-4cbc-95e4-db6a49c11bb1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Poole - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T08:31:53.499Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Poole/University_Hospitals_Dorset_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Womens_Health_Obstetrics_Gynaecology/Womens_Health_Obstetrics_Gynaecology-v8003008 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8003008?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhd.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Job Details 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 ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - MS Office, skills **Desirable** - Waiting list and activity analysis ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of Business Planning and implemantation - Awareness and understanding of the wider NHS agenda **Desirable** - Commissioning framework ### Experience **Essential** - Acute NHS hospital operational experience - Successful change management experience - Budgetary experience and delivery of Cost improvement schemes ### Qualifications **Essential** - First degree or has appropriate level of senior management experience - Management qualification - Evidence of continuing professional development **Desirable** - Healthcare qualification ### Personal attributes **Essential** - Brings a learning mind set - Drives for better outcomes **Desirable** - Puts other' needs and perspectives at the heart of decision making ### Role specific requirements **Essential** - Excellent communication and influencing skills - Able to lead and be part of a team **Desirable** - Able to deal effectively with complaints both in person and in writing ## Documents - [dbs - faqs (pdf, 102.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2417) - [uhd deputy general manager jd (pdf, 302.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10288155) - [uhd deputy general manager ps (pdf, 236.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10288156) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.