Director of Operational Performance

Job overview

We are currently seeking a Director of Operational Performance to join the Chief Operating Officer’s team.  This pivotal role will oversee operational performance delivery for the key National Access standard, ensuring that all specialities have clear trajectories to support the delivery of their activity plans, that improvement plans are delivered to time and budget, and that performance reporting is accurate, aligned and appropriately signed-off. This post will also play a key role in ensuring that the Trust's reporting to NHS England and, through the Integrated Performance Report to the Trust Board, is accurate and transparent, and provides the necessary assurance regarding the actions being taken to improve access times for patients.

Working alongside the Care Group Leadership Teams, you will oversee the Trust’s operational performance framework and will provide leadership for the Corporate functions overseeing operational performance, including the validation and access teams for RTT and Cancer.

This exciting opportunity will suit a proven senior leader who can build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, establish clear expectations supported by rigorous governance and reporting processes, support continuous improvement, and help to ensure the Trust meets local and national performance standards while delivering the best possible patient care and experience.

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