Associate Divisional Director Theatres/Anaesthetics/Critical Care

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 01 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and experienced Associate Divisional Director with exceptional leadership skills, to lead and develop Theatres, Anaesthetics & Critical Care within the Division of Surgery.

We are looking for a dedicated and visionary individual to take up this role who will lead on both the Directorate and operational performance for the Division.

The post holder will be a key member of the Divisional Management Team, and will work closely with the Director , Associate Medical Director and Divisional Nurse Director in order to develop the strategic direction of surgical services. Demonstrable networking and negotiating skills and the ability to quickly build and maintain effective productive relationships is key to this role.

Candidates must be a team player with significant experience of working in an acute setting, proven management skills, and experience in leading complex services and teams. The post holder will be responsible for leading, challenging, changing and driving forward continuous quality improvement.

Main duties of the job

The Associate Divisional Director will support the Divisional Director in delivering their divisional objectives and supporting the services within their Division. A key focus will be achievement against the Operational standards and targets. alongside the delivery of activity agreements with Commissioners. It will also include achievement against a range of internally developed objectives and priorities.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

  • Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • NHS pension scheme membership
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
  • NHS Staff discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
  • Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Date posted

17 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£74,290 to £85,601 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-A-25-7145231

Job locations

Aspen House, Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibility for the day to day operational and performance management of Theatres, Anaesthetics & Critical Care and will provide effective leadership to ensure systems of financial and activity management are in place to successfully achieve the Divisional targets.

To lead on performance for the Division

The post holder will work with the Divisional Director of Operations, Associate Medical Director and Divisional Nurse Nurse Director to achieve strategic objectives across the Division.

Deputise for the Divisional Director of Operations as and when required.

Network at a strategic level to keep abreast of best practice and developments

To ensure delivery against the key target areas for theatres to achieve an upper quartile position (model hospital). Not exhaustive but including:

o Clinical Touch Time Utilisation (CTTU 85%)

o Actual Cases per List (ACPLs)

o Late Starts In Theatre

To maintain a balanced financial budget, pursuing actions to reduce spend without compromising patient care.

To oversee and monitor operational performance for the Division, working closely with the Divisional Director of Operations and Directorate teams.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £26.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibility for the day to day operational and performance management of Theatres, Anaesthetics & Critical Care and will provide effective leadership to ensure systems of financial and activity management are in place to successfully achieve the Divisional targets.

To lead on performance for the Division

The post holder will work with the Divisional Director of Operations, Associate Medical Director and Divisional Nurse Nurse Director to achieve strategic objectives across the Division.

Deputise for the Divisional Director of Operations as and when required.

Network at a strategic level to keep abreast of best practice and developments

To ensure delivery against the key target areas for theatres to achieve an upper quartile position (model hospital). Not exhaustive but including:

o Clinical Touch Time Utilisation (CTTU 85%)

o Actual Cases per List (ACPLs)

o Late Starts In Theatre

To maintain a balanced financial budget, pursuing actions to reduce spend without compromising patient care.

To oversee and monitor operational performance for the Division, working closely with the Divisional Director of Operations and Directorate teams.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £26.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • CCAB qualified with CPD demonstrated

Experience

Essential

  • Senior leadership of NHS financial management

Skills

Essential

  • Highly developed communication skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Breadth & depth of awareness of challenges in NHS
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • CCAB qualified with CPD demonstrated

Experience

Essential

  • Senior leadership of NHS financial management

Skills

Essential

  • Highly developed communication skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Breadth & depth of awareness of challenges in NHS

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aspen House, Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aspen House, Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Divisional Director of Operations

Karen Hatchell

Karen.hatchell@stockport.nhs.uk

01614194474

Date posted

17 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£74,290 to £85,601 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-A-25-7145231

Job locations

Aspen House, Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


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