Divisional Director of Operations

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Vines Cross; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Divisional Director of Operations for its Medicine and Urgent Care Division. This role demands an experienced operational leader responsible for daily management and ensuring high-quality clinical care across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will work closely with senior management to enhance performance and achieve targets. A variety of staff benefits are offered, including development opportunities and access to support programs.

Benefits

Staff development

NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nurseries

Free psychological support

Onsite parking for £50 a year

Responsibilities

• Providing an appropriate infrastructure to support the clinical activity of the Division.
• Developing a clear, detailed understanding of the Division's performance and profitability.
• Leading relevant bids for services and contract negotiations within the Trust's corporate framework.
• Collaborating with Trust colleagues and other health care providers to promote innovation.

Job description

Divisional Director of Operations – Medicine and Urgent Care Division

We are looking to recruit a Divisional Director of Operations for our newly merged Medicine and Urgent Care Division. You need to be an experienced operational leader who will take specific responsibility for the day-to‑day management of the division, including the operational and financial performance of the Division across all hospital sites.

Reporting directly to the Chief of the Division, the Divisional Director of Operations will work in partnership with the Chief of Division and Divisional Director of Nursing across all Trust sites, taking joint accountability for the management and leadership of the multi‑site Division, including delivery of safe and high quality clinical care that provides the best possible patient experience and delivers against agreed local and national performance targets and standards (e.g. waiting times, productivity targets and activity levels) within budget and resource availability.

Responsibilities

• Providing an appropriate infrastructure to support the clinical activity of the Division
• Developing a clear, detailed understanding of the Division's performance and profitability
• Leading relevant bids for services and contract negotiations within the Trust's corporate framework
• Collaborating as needed with Trust colleagues and other health care providers to promote innovation and the development of services

Benefits

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto‑enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available for £50 a year.

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