Deputy Director of Operations

TN United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic team in the Senior Operational Management at a leading NHS Trust. As a Deputy Director of Operations, you will play a pivotal role in leading service delivery, quality, and performance targets. This role requires a strong leader with a proven track record in managing complex change and service improvement within the NHS. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to uphold the Trust’s values and ensure the best care for the community. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of over one million people.

Benefits

NHS Pension Plan

Generous Holiday Allowance

Health and Wellbeing Services

Onsite Nurseries

Childcare Salary Sacrifice

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible Working Policies

Career Progression Opportunities

Support for Working Carers

Staff Networks

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex change and service improvement.
• Extensive senior NHS management experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and deliver key programs of work.
• Ensure service, quality, and financial targets are met.

Skills

Leadership

Change Management

Communication Skills

Service Improvement

Collaboration

Financial Planning

Education

Senior NHS Management Experience

Job description

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Deputy Director of Operations, Wakefield

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Client:

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

07.05.2025

Expiry Date:

21.06.2025

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Contact information

For further information regarding the above post or to arrange a visit, applicants may contact Chelsea Bond, Divisional Personal Assistant, at [emailprotected] or 01924 543123.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Senior Operational Management team at Mid Yorkshire NHS Hospital Trust.

The Families & Clinical Support Services Division has a post for Therapies and MY Psychology Services.

You will work alongside the Director of Operations, the Divisional Clinical Director, and the wider team, including other Deputy Directors of Operations, the Director of Midwifery & Women's Health, and Clinical and Professional Leads. Your role will involve contributing to the leadership of the Division and being responsible for delivering service, quality, financial, and performance targets within your services.

Our success depends on staff engagement and commitment. You must work collaboratively, compassionately, and supportively to foster success and a positive attitude.

As a Deputy Director of Operations, you will be a key part of the Trust’s senior management, responsible for leading, managing, and delivering key programs of work.

You will contribute to the Trust’s leadership and be accountable for delivering service, quality, financial, and other performance targets as set by the Director of Operations and the Chief Operating Officer. You will also ensure your team meets the Trust’s development, leadership, and communication objectives. Additionally, you will handle service, workforce, and financial planning within your areas and collaborate with other managers and clinicians to support Trust-wide goals.

You are expected to uphold the Trust’s Values and Behaviours, strategic direction, and business objectives.

Please refer to the attached full job description and person specification

Key requirements

You should have experience leading complex change and service improvement, demonstrating significant competence through a proven track record within a complex organization. You should have a strong, positive leadership style that impacts patients and staff positively.

You will participate in the senior manager on-call rota and contribute to strategic and operational decision-making. Confidence and excellent communication skills at all levels, aligned with Trust values and Behaviours, are essential.

The successful candidate will have extensive senior NHS management experience, ensuring safe and effective service delivery. Familiarity with national key indicators and the ability to support their positive achievement is required.

You should possess influencing skills and information literacy to manage complex scenarios. Collaboration and the ability to work across organizational boundaries with various partners to influence local strategy are crucial.

In return, you will join a motivated team, have opportunities to influence work processes, and gain satisfaction from improving services for the local population.

Join the MY team

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work across homes, community settings, and hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritize our people and values to deliver the best care. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking improvements.

We support work-life balance and promote diversity and inclusion, providing safe spaces through staff networks to share ideas and concerns. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, especially from the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities or neurodivergence, as they are underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference daily.

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• Access to the NHS pension plan
• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Extensive health and wellbeing services
• Additional benefits such as onsite nurseries, childcare salary sacrifice, cycle to work, and car lease schemes
• Support for working carers, flexible working policies, and staff networks including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
• Opportunities for career progression, training, and support

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