NHS Deputy Operations Lead – Women’s & Children’s

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site leisure facilities

Bus travel discounts for staff

Parking subsidies

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced operational leader for Division E – Women’s and Children’s Services. You will drive RTT access and recovery plans, lead service areas within budget, and collaborate with Clinical Leads and Matrons to optimise elective and emergency care.

The role focuses on delivering core targets, coordinating service improvements, and contributing to strategic planning, governance, and risk management within a demanding, rewarding

Qualifications

• Recognised management qualification.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification in health service management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver core targets and goals for the Directorate and wider organisation.
• Manage service areas within the allocated resources and budgets.
• Lead strategic and annual business planning with senior medical staff.
• Coordinate planning, development and implementation of service improvements and projects.
• Administer clinical governance processes and support risk management.
• Provide cross-cover across the Directorate as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Policy development

Budget management

Project management

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Education

Recognised management qualification

CPD / Continuous professional development

Postgraduate qualification in health service management

Job description

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced operational leader for Division E – Women’s and Children’s Services. You will drive RTT access and recovery plans, lead service areas within budget, and collaborate with Clinical Leads and Matrons to optimise elective and emergency care.

The role focuses on delivering core targets, coordinating service improvements, and contributing to strategic planning, governance, and risk management within a demanding, rewarding