Job summary
We are looking for an exceptional leader to join our senior operations team as Deputy Group Directors of Operations for the Trauma and Neuro Group.
We require a highly competent and motivated leader to support driving performance, strategic development, and innovation across their portfolio and group.
As the Deputy Group Director of Operations, you will collaborate with the Clinical Leads to lead, manage and support the development of the services within the designated portfolio, ensuring continuous improvement to service delivery, performance and efficiency. This role will also ensure the delivery of high quality, effective patient focussed services and the achievement of efficiency targets, financial and quality targets.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Main duties of the job
- Work in partnership with the Group Director of Operations in providing high level leadership and senior operational management of the operational teams and processes across the group
- Lead , manage and support the development of services to achieve key activity and financial targets.
- Work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams to implement service improvements, driving innovation through lean management
- Manage budgets, develop workforce strategies, and oversee risk assessments
- Deputise for the Group Director of Operations
Medicine Group- comprises the leadership and operational management of Stroke, Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurosurgery, Major Trauma, Plastic Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics , Cardiac and Thoracic.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high-quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a leader with:
- A masters qualification or equivalent experience
- Significant experience of operational management including recent acute sector services experience
- A proven track record of successfully delivering against set objectives and achieving key targets, demonstrating continuous and quality improvement
- An ability to effectively negotiate and influence at all levels
- An ability to manage and deliver complex redesign and change management programmes/initiatives
- A commitment to UHCWs values, Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect.
- Knowledge of NHS operational performance as well as the current and future direction of the NHS at a national level and how this applies to services within the acute sector
Why UHCW?
Our vision is to be a national and international leader in healthcare, achieved through innovation, research, and a commitment to excellence. By joining us, youll be part of a Trust that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer an environment where your leadership can make a real impact. UHCW has some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe and is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a leader with:
- A masters qualification or equivalent experience
- Significant experience of operational management including recent acute sector services experience
- A proven track record of successfully delivering against set objectives and achieving key targets, demonstrating continuous and quality improvement
- An ability to effectively negotiate and influence at all levels
- An ability to manage and deliver complex redesign and change management programmes/initiatives
- A commitment to UHCWs values, Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect.
- Knowledge of NHS operational performance as well as the current and future direction of the NHS at a national level and how this applies to services within the acute sector
Why UHCW?
Our vision is to be a national and international leader in healthcare, achieved through innovation, research, and a commitment to excellence. By joining us, youll be part of a Trust that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer an environment where your leadership can make a real impact. UHCW has some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe and is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
