Job summary
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust are
looking to appoint an outstanding leader to take on the role of an Associate
Director of Operations
We are seeking experienced individual who can
bring passion, innovation and enthusiasm to the role of Associate Director of
Operations, this key leadership role forms part of our senior management team
responsible for the strategic direction and operational delivery of their
respective clinical care groups.
Main duties of the job
The
successful post holder will be responsible for leadership and management across
the trust. You will provide strong leadership and overall strategic direction
to ensure the care we provide to our patients is at the heart of all we do
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Core
to the role is oversight of delivery against key constitutional quality and
safety standards; including referral to treatment time including cancer and
non-cancer referrals, and the referral to test time for people who require
diagnostic testing. This role is
accountable to the delivery of performance of all specialties against the
standards. Responsible for patient flow
through each acute hospital site and ensure that the principles of safe, timely
effective care followed for all patients.
Take responsibility for oversight of budgets across specialties, create
and sustain a workforce for the future whilst supporting the health and
wellbeing of our staff as outlined within our People Strategy. The successful postholder will lead and
manage key areas including complaints, governance, risk and quality improvement
across the Directorate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Core
to the role is oversight of delivery against key constitutional quality and
safety standards; including referral to treatment time including cancer and
non-cancer referrals, and the referral to test time for people who require
diagnostic testing. This role is
accountable to the delivery of performance of all specialties against the
standards. Responsible for patient flow
through each acute hospital site and ensure that the principles of safe, timely
effective care followed for all patients.
Take responsibility for oversight of budgets across specialties, create
and sustain a workforce for the future whilst supporting the health and
wellbeing of our staff as outlined within our People Strategy. The successful postholder will lead and
manage key areas including complaints, governance, risk and quality improvement
across the Directorate.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across Trust sites
- Team player with a can do attitude
- Personal integrity
- Drive, enthusiasm and resilience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification.
- Masters level qualification or equivalent demonstratable experience.
- Management qualification or post graduate diploma
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of successful senior management and achievement in a complex organisation.
- Preparing and successfully implementing strategic plans.
- Successful budgetary management and achievement of CIPs.
- Demonstrates ability to develop and utilise effective professional networks
- Evidence of successful operational and business planning achievement.
- Management and Leadership of staff from a range of professional backgrounds.
- Knowledge and understanding of NHSLA targets and CQC requirements
Desirable
- Demonstrates evidence of innovation and improvement in the provision of services
- Project management skills
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft packages
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Effective management and organisational ability
- Able to solve comples problems through effective people management pratices
- Self starter and attention to detail.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across Trust sites
- Team player with a can do attitude
- Personal integrity
- Drive, enthusiasm and resilience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification.
- Masters level qualification or equivalent demonstratable experience.
- Management qualification or post graduate diploma
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of successful senior management and achievement in a complex organisation.
- Preparing and successfully implementing strategic plans.
- Successful budgetary management and achievement of CIPs.
- Demonstrates ability to develop and utilise effective professional networks
- Evidence of successful operational and business planning achievement.
- Management and Leadership of staff from a range of professional backgrounds.
- Knowledge and understanding of NHSLA targets and CQC requirements
Desirable
- Demonstrates evidence of innovation and improvement in the provision of services
- Project management skills
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft packages
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Effective management and organisational ability
- Able to solve comples problems through effective people management pratices
- Self starter and attention to detail.
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
