Divisional Director of Operations for NOTSSCaN | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS teaching Trust in England is seeking a Divisional Director of Operations to contribute to strategic direction and operational performance. The DDO will work with senior teams to deliver high-quality services and optimize patient care. Essential responsibilities include strategic development, workforce planning, and clinical governance. This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to impact the overall vision and governance of the Division. Applications are open until December 15, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the strategic direction of the Division.
• Manage high quality and efficient services.
• Work closely with senior Divisional teams.

Job description

The Neurosciences, Trauma, Orthopaedic & Rheumatology, Opthalmology, Theatres WW, JR2 and Children & Neonates (NOTSSCaN) Division at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently looking to appoint a Divisional Director of Operations (DDO).

The DDO will play an active role in contributing to the strategic direction of the Division and be managerially accountable to the Divisional Director and professionally to the Chief Operating Officer for the provision of high quality services which are safe and efficient. As a senior leader within the Division, the DDO will work closely with the senior Divisional team, Directorates and contribute to the overall vision, direction and performance of the Division.

The 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Development
• Business Planning/Service Development
• Operational Performance
• Workforce Planning and Engagement
• Clinical Governance, Quality and Safety
• Leadership and Management
• Corporate Leadership

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching Trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals – the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for more details on the post.

This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025.