Deputy Divisional Director - Elective Care

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced healthcare manager to serve as the Deputy Divisional Director for Elective Care at a leading NHS Trust. This role involves overseeing operational performance, providing leadership to clinical teams, and ensuring the delivery of Trust objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support for clinical and non-clinical teams.
• Collaborate with senior management to deliver objectives.
• Contribute to the trust-wide on-call manager rota.

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced healthcare manager to join the Division of Medicine as Deputy Divisional Director for Elective Care.

Reporting to the Divisional Director, the post-holder will be responsible for the operational and performance management of the Elective Care portfolio.

Interviews are scheduled for 06/08/2025. Please ensure your availability for this date.

The Deputy Divisional Director will act as the divisional lead for operational issues, as defined by the Divisional Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and support for clinical and non-clinical teams.
• Collaborate with the senior management team to deliver the Division’s Objectives as outlined in the annual Operating Plan.
• Participate actively in the Divisional senior management team and Divisional Board, supporting the development of junior general managers.
• Work closely with clinical staff and clinical leads across the Division.
• Ensure delivery of Trust-wide objectives and projects as required.
• Participate in the daily Silver operational responsibilities on a shared rotation.
• Contribute to the trust-wide on-call manager rota.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with over 13,000 staff and more than 100 clinical services across 10 sites. Serving a population of over 500,000 in South West England, UHBW has been rated ‘Good’ by the CQC. We are committed to innovation, research, and delivering excellent patient care. Our hospitals offer a mix of city and seaside environments, with easy access to the South West’s attractions.

UHBW is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to a diverse workforce that reflects the local community. We use anonymous data from applications to monitor our diversity efforts.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Lisa Galvani
Job Title: Divisional Director
Email: [e-mail]