Deputy Director of Operations in Medicine

Job summary

To provide managerial leadership to the Division.

To ensure that organisational, local and national performance requirements are met.

Ensure services and performance are delivered in the most efficient manner.

Ensure that resources are deployed in the most efficient manner.

Be a key influence in the Division for all colleagues to provide transformational change.

Ensure that communication within the Division and from the Division to other areas of the Trust is an engaging two-way constructive process.

Line manager to the Directorate Managers within the Division.

Lead on cross-Divisional programmes of work on behalf of the Director of Operations.

Deputise for the Director of Operations as required,

Required to participate in the Trust's On-Call Rota.

Support the delivery of 7 day working through this role and service provided by the Division

Main duties of the job

Key Result Areas

The Deputy Director of Operations will ensure the care provided in the Division is of sufficient quality, meets the needs of our patients, and is delivered within the resources available in the following domains by:

Leadership

Providing a managerial role model within the Division and across the Trust, and externally in line with the Trust values.

Quality of Care and Patient Experience

Ensuring that processes are in place to ensure clinical guidelines and standards are implemented, delivered and maintained.

Clinical Governance

Ensuring processes are in place to identify, describe, rate, mitigate and manage risks within the Division which complement and adhere to organisational and external requirements.

Performance and Information

Ensuring that the performance required of the Division is delivered in line with Trust and external expectations

Business and Finance

Agreeing, monitoring and managing of Divisional budgets.

Workforce

Leading, motivating and developing all staff in the Division.

Personal Development

Develop and maintain strong working relationships within the Trust and across the NHS.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by ourflexible working optionsand by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information -inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

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