Deputy Director of Operations

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in south-east England is seeking a Deputy Director of Operations for the Cancer Division. The role demands a skilled leader to ensure high-quality patient care while meeting performance targets. The successful candidate will collaborate with clinical leaders to develop future services and manage a diverse team effectively.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience as a senior manager in acute hospitals with cancer services.
• Proven track record of delivery and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Establishing a comprehensive annual plan for the division.
• Overseeing NHS Constitution Standards and performance.
• Managing communications and engagement within the division.

Skills

Leadership

Performance Management

Communication

Job description

Job Overview

The Cancer Division is seeking an experienced and skilled leader for the role of Deputy Director of Operations. The successful candidate will leverage their experience, skills, and knowledge of performance standards in acute hospitals to enable the delivery of safe, effective, and responsive services.

You will bring expertise as a senior manager in an acute hospital with cancer services, along with a proven track record of delivery and innovation. We value not only your technical skills but also your ability to be a visible and compassionate leader of a diverse team.

The role will support ensuring that the Division consistently provides high-quality patient care while meeting all performance targets within the financial envelope. The post holder will also collaborate with operational and clinical leaders to develop services that meet the future needs of our patients.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Deputy Director of Operations will be responsible for:

1. Establishing a comprehensive annual plan for the division.
2. Overseeing the delivery of NHS Constitution Standards and performance within the division, including Cancer and the 18 Week Pathway.
3. Managing communications and engagement within the division.
4. Performance management of Clinical Directorates.
5. Leading the directorate General Managers and engaging with corporate Business Partners.
6. Deputising for the Divisional Director of Operations (DDO) as required.

Please note that this role may attract a high volume of applications and could close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage early application.

About MTW

MTW is a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing a full range of general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in west Kent and East Sussex. The trust employs over 8,000 staff and offers specialist cancer services to approximately 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.

In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.

Flexible Working

We support flexible working arrangements to help staff balance their professional and personal lives. Please discuss with us how we can accommodate your needs.

Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Naomi Butcher
• Job Title: Divisional Director of Operations, Cancer
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

For additional information or to discuss the role, please contact Karen Hackett at [e-mail].