# Deputy General Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-general-manager/f1b663cb-55cd-4b67-b848-7a1cbab7d2b3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-general-manager/f1b663cb-55cd-4b67-b848-7a1cbab7d2b3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Royal Derby Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 pro rata pa - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-01T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-17T23:00:51.494Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Derbyshire/Derby/University_Hospitals_Derby_Burton_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Anaesthetics_Theatres_Business_Unit/Anaesthetics_Theatres_Business_Unit-v8220576 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8220576?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking, motivated and energetic operational manager to join a vibrant and committed team within Theatres and Anaesthetics Operational team . This is for a permanent position within the Business Unit. The successful candidate will lead on the overall operational, financial and strategic agenda for these areas. ### Main duties of the job You will bring excellent team working abilities and communication skills with the enthusiasm to continually develop both yourself and the service. You will have a successful track record of project management and service development in a complex environment with a proven ability to engage and lead teams through change. Your organisation skills will be outstanding and you will have previous experience of business management and data analysis. The business unit offers an environment to work in that has enthusiastic , hard working and compassionate leadership team. The team comprises of operational managers and matrons supported by excellent finance, HR, IT and administrative teams. The team strives to continuously improve services with patients and their carers being at the centre of this. The leadership team works hard but will provide a supportive and fun working environment to work in. Closing date of applications: 01 September 2026 Interview date: 15 September 2026 ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers ### Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Proven record of robust performance management demonstrable experience of working in a operational manager post - Excellent problem solving skills using team when appropriate - Experience within the Healthcare sector at senior manager level including operational responsibility for complex specialities and services - Evidence of ability to lead and motivate a team **Desirable** - Experience of strategic planning ### Qualifications **Essential** - First degree or equivalent experience - Evidence of CPD **Desirable** - Masters Level Qualification ### Financial resources **Essential** - Experience of managing revenue budgets and resource management **Desirable** - Evidence of delivering a cost improvement within a service ### Planning and organising skills **Essential** - Evidence of involvement in business planning and service development - Evidence ability to adjust plans and actions according to priority and need - Excellent time management with ability to meet tight deadlines **Desirable** - Understanding and expereince of workforce planning - Ability to assess the need for service developments and developing future services ## Documents - [positive action statement (pdf, 3.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1946) - [deputy general manager job description (pdf, 1014.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10529121) ## 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.