Deputy Divisional Director of Operations

Deputy Divisional Director of Operations

About the Role: Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for operational excellence and high-quality patient care? We are seeking a Deputy Divisional Director of Operations to join our team in Medicine and Integrated Care. Reporting to the Divisional Director of Operations, you will play a pivotal role in driving the performance and strategic direction of our Division. If you are committed to high-quality patient care and operational excellence and are able to coordinate resilience and business continuity planning, we would like to hear from you.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package

About You:

• Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role within the healthcare sector
• Strong strategic planning and business management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A commitment to high-quality patient care and operational excellence

Main Duties of the Job:

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Leadership: Oversee the operational performance of a large, complex Division, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care, clinical governance, patient safety, and clinical quality.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the Divisional Director of Operations to shape and implement the Trust's corporate objectives and develop the divisional strategy.
• Business Planning: Lead business planning and cost improvement initiatives to achieve financial targets and enhance operational efficiency.
• Project Management: Provide senior project support and expertise in estates management to drive capital projects and service improvements.
• Governance and Compliance: Ensure robust corporate governance arrangements are in place, aligning with Trust requirements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Directorate General Managers and the Divisional management team to drive divisional-wide programmes and service direction.
• External Engagement: Represent the Trust at senior levels within the NHS and community, fostering integrated working with CCGs, local authorities, and partner organisations.

About Us:

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Person Specification: Education/Qualifications: Essential:

• First degree or equivalent
• Evidence of other specialist knowledge masters level or above
• Extensive knowledge of the NHS in the acute sector with up to date knowledge of medical/surgical services
• Evidence of CPD

Experience: Essential:

• Significant experience within the Healthcare sector at senior manager level including responsibility for strategic planning and budgetary control for a group of complex medical/surgical specialities
• Demonstrable success in delivering large scale change and performance with and through management and clinical teams
• Track record of financial delivery including EBITDA target ratio, efficiency savings, income and expenditure targets
• Well-developed IT skills to manage and report on complex performance management information

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Essential:

• Highly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve staff to meet challenging targets including individuals and teams in partnership organisations
• Able to develop effective networks, and to work in partnership with others to deliver and improve services
• Ability to influence and motivate staff to deliver challenging targets

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details: Employer Name:

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address:

St Mary's Hospital, London, W2 1NY

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