Job summary
As
Director of Operations supporting Leeds Childrens Hospital services and the
Childrens, Womens and Outpatients Clinical Service Units, you will work
within the Chief Operating Officers Team in one of the largest acute Trusts
in the country. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is rated as a Good organisation by
the CQC, with high levels of staff engagement, and excellent clinical
outcomes.
The
successful applicant will be one of five Directors of Operations within the
Trust. The post holder will play a key role in the delivery of high quality
clinical services, the Trusts commitments and objectives, with a particular
focus on achievement against the agreed CSU Delivery Contracts. In addition
you provide leadership in the development of transformational plans for Building
the Leeds Way. This is a major
development for Leeds and our region and is an incredibly exciting and career
defining opportunity for the post holder.
This
role requires individuals who are driven, ambitious and passionate about
patient care, and who have a desire to influence at the highest levels
working in close partnership with senior clinical and managerial staff.
Main duties of the job
We
are seeking a visible leader with a recent track record of strong operational
service delivery in a complex healthcare environment. You will have an open
and transparent leadership style with extensive experience of effecting
performance improvement and service change.
The
successful candidate will be able to inspire and motivate teams to deliver
sustainable improvements. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, a
real understanding of using data for improvement, and the ability to
translate complex systems and processes into easily understandable messages
for patients and staff. You will be resilient and collaborative and able to
work with national, regional and local partners to ensure person centred
service provision.
The
successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their ability to commit to
and role model our trust wide values and behaviours, The Leeds Way, and apply
our continuous improvement methodology, The Leeds Improvement Method.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There
are five Director of Operations posts within Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust
(LTHT). The post holder will play a key role in the delivery of high quality
clinical services and will support a number of Clinical Service Units (CSUs)
in the delivery of the Trust objectives, with a particular focus on
achievement against the agreed CSU Delivery Contracts. The Post holder will
be pivotal in supporting the delivery of the Trusts Operational Strategy and
Annual Commitments, leading specific programmes on behalf of the COO. They
will also have a significant leadership role in operational preparedness for
Building the Leeds Way. This role
requires individuals who are driven, ambitious and passionate about patient
care, and who have a desire to influence at the highest levels working in
close partnership with senior clinical and managerial staff.
To
succeed in this role, candidates need to be able to build confidence across
the organisation and CSUs as well as with external partners.
Vision
We
provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care
Strategic
Priorities
Develop integrated partnerships
services
Support and develop our people
Focus on care quality,
effectiveness and patient experience
Deliver continuous innovation and
inclusive research
Ensure financial stability
Job description
Job responsibilities
There
are five Director of Operations posts within Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust
(LTHT). The post holder will play a key role in the delivery of high quality
clinical services and will support a number of Clinical Service Units (CSUs)
in the delivery of the Trust objectives, with a particular focus on
achievement against the agreed CSU Delivery Contracts. The Post holder will
be pivotal in supporting the delivery of the Trusts Operational Strategy and
Annual Commitments, leading specific programmes on behalf of the COO. They
will also have a significant leadership role in operational preparedness for
Building the Leeds Way. This role
requires individuals who are driven, ambitious and passionate about patient
care, and who have a desire to influence at the highest levels working in
close partnership with senior clinical and managerial staff.
To
succeed in this role, candidates need to be able to build confidence across
the organisation and CSUs as well as with external partners.
Vision
We
provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care
Strategic
Priorities
Develop integrated partnerships
services
Support and develop our people
Focus on care quality,
effectiveness and patient experience
Deliver continuous innovation and
inclusive research
Ensure financial stability
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at senior management level in large complex environment
Desirable
- Highly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams and have them understand the Trust's and your performance expectations
Additional requirements
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences using a range of different approaches.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure whilst supporting and getting the most out of staff.
Desirable
- High level of organisation, self-motivation and flexibility in approach and attitude.
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree or equivalent NHS management experience and evidence of practical application of expertise at this level Masters degree in leadership or management or relevant subject
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at senior management level in large complex environment
Desirable
- Highly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams and have them understand the Trust's and your performance expectations
Additional requirements
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences using a range of different approaches.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure whilst supporting and getting the most out of staff.
Desirable
- High level of organisation, self-motivation and flexibility in approach and attitude.
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree or equivalent NHS management experience and evidence of practical application of expertise at this level Masters degree in leadership or management or relevant subject
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.
