Divisional Director of Operations - Women and Children's

Job overview

The Divisional Director of Operations (DDO) is a pivotal member of the Divisional team. The DDO will contribute to the development, implementation and delivery of the Trust’s strategic and operational objectives to provide services that optimise patient care, ensure efficient use of resources and promote a culture that is progressive, inclusive and driven by a core set of values.

The Divisional Director of Operations has devolved responsibility and accountability for the operational delivery and strategic development of the Division. The DDO’s key role is to support the Divisional Medical Director, Director of Nursing and Head of Midwifery alongside their teams in ensuring the provision of high quality, efficient and effective services, contribute to the strategic direction of the Division and provide general management expertise to the Divisional Medical Director and Clinical Directors to enable them to effectively discharge their responsibilities and accountabilities.

The post holder will act as a role model for outstanding leadership and management and play a vital role in developing and implementing the Division’s clinical and business strategy, service developments and business plans in line with the Trust’s vision, values and strategic goals. The DDO contributes to the Trust’s wider strategic and service development agenda, taking responsibility for Trust-wide projects as agreed.

Main duties of the job

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust are on a journey of change ‘Getting to Good’ and as the Divisional Director of Operations you will be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to the Care Division for Trust across two sites.

This is a really great opportunity to take your career to the next level. Working within a supportive senior leadership team and with the chance to develop your own skills in the role you will see the impact it has not only in the Division but also across the Trust and for people in Shropshire.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled information for candidates.