Operations Manager (Acute Surgery)

Rdehospital; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity as an Operations Manager at a leading healthcare trust, focusing on delivering high-quality care while navigating significant changes in healthcare delivery. The role involves leadership in a dynamic environment, ensuring staff are supported and empowered.

Benefits

27 days of paid annual leave

Flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Comprehensive occupational health services

Staff discounts

NHS Pension scheme

Responsibilities

• Ensure staff are empowered to deliver high-quality care.
• Lead during a time of significant change.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Surgery Care Group as an Operations Manager at The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is embarking on an exciting period of transformation. As an inspirational leader, you will ensure that staff are empowered to continue delivering high-quality care to our local community while meeting the challenges of modern healthcare delivery through innovative and integrated solutions.

You will join the Care Group during a time of significant change.

Working Pattern

Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours

Interview Date

To be confirmed

Contact Information

For further information, please contact:

• Emily Rossiter, Head of Service - Surgery, [e-mail], 01271 311786
• Keeley Cooper, Senior Operations Manager, [e-mail], 01271 335771

Our Commitment to Diversity

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, we employ over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our services cover more than 2,000 square miles and serve over 615,000 people, including specialized services extending to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We provide a wide range of emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Our services also include community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, home-based care, primary care, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies, and strong links to universities position us at the forefront of research and innovation, enabling us to deliver world-class care.

Our values are central to our work. It has never been more exciting to join us as you help shape our services during our ongoing integration journey.

Employee Benefits

We prioritize staff wellbeing through flexible working, family-friendly policies, and comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling and wellbeing activities. Starting with 27 days of paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 33 days plus bank holidays.

We support your professional development with funding opportunities, study days, CPD, and rotational placements.

Financial benefits include staff discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, car leasing, the NHS Pension scheme, and the cycle-to-work scheme.

Position Details

• Salary: Band 7: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro-rata
• Frequency: Annual
• Vacancy Reference: 185-79470-10610
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 01 June 2025
• Job Category: Administration