Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Deputy Operations Manager to join the Anaesthetics Directorate Team.
We require an experienced manager with a track record of managing services within an acute hospital setting and delivering targets.
You will possess the confidence and skills that will enable you to understand the complex business needs of the services you manage. You will have excellent people skills, credibility and critical thinking at every level and be able to demonstrate delivery of targets and transformational projects.
We can offer sponsorship for this post.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth / Poole Hospital
Interview date: 19th February 2026
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for ensuring that within all specific work areas all local and national performance targets and objectives are met.
- To provide and receive highly complex and sensitive information, then effectively present the information to large and multiple teams some of which may be resistant to hearing the information or charge.
- To be responsible for ensuring the operational delivery of services; leading and effectively implementing change management initiatives to improve service provision.
- To influence the strategic development and service improvement of services within the agreed portfolio, in conjunction with the Clinical Directors, General Manager and Nursing teams.
- To participate in strategic development and service improvement of other services across the Directorate in conjunction with the General Managers and relevant Clinical Directors, Clinical Leads and Heads of Department, leading and delivering on specific projects as required.
- The portfolio may change in line with the Deputy General Manager's personal development programme and the needs of the services across the Directorate.
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not bereimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will work with the relevant Clinical Directors, Clinical Leads, General Managers, Operational Managers, Heads of Service and Matrons, to ensure the provision of high quality patient care and the efficient use of resources.
- To be managerially responsible for a defined portfolio of services within the Directorate.
- To support the daily operational delivery of the Directorates.
- To deputise for the General Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will work with the relevant Clinical Directors, Clinical Leads, General Managers, Operational Managers, Heads of Service and Matrons, to ensure the provision of high quality patient care and the efficient use of resources.
- To be managerially responsible for a defined portfolio of services within the Directorate.
- To support the daily operational delivery of the Directorates.
- To deputise for the General Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree or has appropriate level of senior management experience
- Management qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Acute NHS hospital operational experience
- Successful change management experience
- Budgetary experience and delivery of Cost improvement schemes
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Waiting list and activity analysis
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Business Planning and implemantation
- Awareness and understanding of the wider NHS agenda
Desirable
Role specific requirements
Essential
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Able to lead and be part of a team
Desirable
- Able to deal effectively with complaints both in person and in writing
Personal attributes
Essential
- Brings a learning mind set
- Drives for better outcomes
Desirable
- Puts other' needs and perspectives at the heart of decision making
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree or has appropriate level of senior management experience
- Management qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Acute NHS hospital operational experience
- Successful change management experience
- Budgetary experience and delivery of Cost improvement schemes
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Waiting list and activity analysis
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Business Planning and implemantation
- Awareness and understanding of the wider NHS agenda
Desirable
Role specific requirements
Essential
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Able to lead and be part of a team
Desirable
- Able to deal effectively with complaints both in person and in writing
Personal attributes
Essential
- Brings a learning mind set
- Drives for better outcomes
Desirable
- Puts other' needs and perspectives at the heart of decision making
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
