Senior Operations Manager - Cancer & Complex Joints

Job overview

As we strive for continued improvement and excellence we are seeking an outstanding individual to join our team as Senior Operations Manager. Your contributions will be instrumental in shaping the future of RNOH.

As the Senior Operations Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of surgery and cancer services within our Trust. You will work closely with clinical leaders, operational teams and external partners to drive excellence, innovation and patient-centred care.

Your role will also encompass significant input of operational delivery of a new Electronic Health Record, leveraging technology to optimise clinical and operational performance.

In addition to your operational responsibilities, you will demonstrate exemplary leadership qualities, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, compassionate leadership and supporting the development of our diverse workforce. Your commitment to our Trust values, equality, diversity, and inclusion will be paramount in creating an environment where everyone feels valued and can thrive.

Main duties of the job

As Senior Operations Manager you are accountable to the Unit Director of Operations for Surgery and Cancer Services for the effective and efficient day to day operation of the hospital, delivering patient care to the highest levels of safety and quality, meeting all national and local performance criteria and targets, whilst operating within agreed financial parameters.

The portfolio for is broad and a great opportunity to make an impactful and positive difference. Services include: Upper Limb, Joint Reconstruction, Sarcoma and Hip and Knee.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Service Delivery and Improvement: Be responsible for interpreting national guidance and translating it into service development plans to align national direction/strategies and regional priorities, considering the necessary changes in current practice and resources implications.

Develop, produce and present recommendations and business plans for the development of the service as required and directed under the memorandum of understanding.

Performance Management: Ensure that operational efficiency indicators, including Model Hospital and other benchmarking tools, are deployed to measure and develop plans for the effective and efficient running of Cancer and complex joints.

Ensure that systems and processes exist to measure and deliver required national and local access, efficiency and other targets as specified by the Trust and wider NHS.

Leadership and Management: Provide expert project and programme management leadership to partners/projects. Operate in a highly political and sensitive environment.

Financial Management: Be accountable for the Cancer and complex joints.