Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Head of Site Operations

The closing date is 24 February 2026

Job summary

The post holder will provide comprehensive business, operational, staffing and budget management. The post holder willbe responsible forthe efficient and effective day-to-day running of the Site Operations team and the Discharge Team,including the delivery of operational performance targets (finance, activity,workforceand quality/safety), the achievement of serviceobjectivesand local and national standards relevant to their service area.They will also provide professional leadership to the teams.As a member of the Emergency and Integrated Care management team, the post holder will share responsibility for the implementation of all Trust policies and the service improvement agenda within their area. They will be expected to actively seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the Trust as a local service provider and employer of choice. The post holder may, on request be asked to undertake project work in other Divisions orCorporate.

Main duties of the job

    • Support the trust in service development within their service area

    • Lead the multi-disciplinary team within the service area to deliver on the entirety of the Trust's performance agenda includingfinance, activity, workforce and quality/safety,accessand clinical governance

    • Responsible and accountable for standards of patient care and the quality of the patient experience within the service area.

  • Overall budgetary responsibility and accountability for the service area, working with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective management of all delegated pay and non-pay budgets.

  • Lead the coordination of the24 hourClinical Site Team, including the hospital at Night Team and the Discharge team including the Discharge Lounge.

  • Performancemanageteams within the service area, including agreeing and monitoring activity, access, financial, workforce and quality/safety targets.Holdappropriate managersto account in the delivery of targets such as the site and discharge teams, the development and maintenance ofhigh standardsand ensuring that staff, patients,carersand the public are treated with dignity and respect

  • Monitoring standard of service provision to improve the quality of patient care and safety in line with local/national guidelines

About us

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£64,455 to £74,896 a year per annum plus HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-EI-86

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Trust

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Ensure effective communication and staff involvement mechanism are in place in the service area

  • Ensure all complaints and incidents are dealt with appropriately and within agreed time limits. Ensure that these are of a consistently high quality in terms of level ofinvestigation,written matter and follow through of learning. Toexpeditedecision-making on matters relating to the patient and staff experience, escalating serious issues asappropriate.

  • Identifyopportunities to involve users in the development of services

  • Provide clinical leadership to the Clinical Site Team and Discharge Team

  • Assist the Head of Site Operations and the Hospital Director in setting level of escalationrequiredand activate responseson a daily basis.

  • Assist the Head of Site Operations and Hospital Director to develop clear strategies to optimise the use of beds through modelling and redesign working closely with the divisional managers.

  • Lead on pressure surge planning assurance response.

  • Link with infection control teams to raise the profile of infection control in bed management, reducing the length of stay through more effective management of infections.

  • Work in partnership with the divisions to review the patterns of work of medical staff so they are free to performtimelyward rounds, do not have dual commitments, or other restrictions which delay site operations.

  • Accountable for information sent on the inpatient Unify returns.

    • Adhere to thestandards laid down in the NHS Code of Conduct for Managers, NMC code of practise andat all timesact in a manner that reflects and promotes the values of the Trust

    • Ensure that all activity and serviceobjectivesare effectively met in compliance with Trusts Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions

    • Work closely with other colleagues within the service area to achieve improvements in the quality and efficiency of patient services

    • Represent the Trust in external forums asappropriate tothe role.

    • Actively seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the Trust as a service provider and employer of choice, translating the Trusts overall marketing strategy into specific actions for the service area.

    • Act as a positive role modelin order topromote a professional and well-motivated workforce.

    • Participate on the Trust ManagerialOnCall rota ifrequired

    • Establish Strategies for Site Operation that reflect the trust overallobjectivesincluding service redesign and development and implementing policies to support Trust operational targets.

    • Ensure the trustis able tomeet key Site operations performance targets through effective management and integration of all systems.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Ensure effective communication and staff involvement mechanism are in place in the service area

  • Ensure all complaints and incidents are dealt with appropriately and within agreed time limits. Ensure that these are of a consistently high quality in terms of level ofinvestigation,written matter and follow through of learning. Toexpeditedecision-making on matters relating to the patient and staff experience, escalating serious issues asappropriate.

  • Identifyopportunities to involve users in the development of services

  • Provide clinical leadership to the Clinical Site Team and Discharge Team

  • Assist the Head of Site Operations and the Hospital Director in setting level of escalationrequiredand activate responseson a daily basis.

  • Assist the Head of Site Operations and Hospital Director to develop clear strategies to optimise the use of beds through modelling and redesign working closely with the divisional managers.

  • Lead on pressure surge planning assurance response.

  • Link with infection control teams to raise the profile of infection control in bed management, reducing the length of stay through more effective management of infections.

  • Work in partnership with the divisions to review the patterns of work of medical staff so they are free to performtimelyward rounds, do not have dual commitments, or other restrictions which delay site operations.

  • Accountable for information sent on the inpatient Unify returns.

    • Adhere to thestandards laid down in the NHS Code of Conduct for Managers, NMC code of practise andat all timesact in a manner that reflects and promotes the values of the Trust

    • Ensure that all activity and serviceobjectivesare effectively met in compliance with Trusts Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions

    • Work closely with other colleagues within the service area to achieve improvements in the quality and efficiency of patient services

    • Represent the Trust in external forums asappropriate tothe role.

    • Actively seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the Trust as a service provider and employer of choice, translating the Trusts overall marketing strategy into specific actions for the service area.

    • Act as a positive role modelin order topromote a professional and well-motivated workforce.

    • Participate on the Trust ManagerialOnCall rota ifrequired

    • Establish Strategies for Site Operation that reflect the trust overallobjectivesincluding service redesign and development and implementing policies to support Trust operational targets.

    • Ensure the trustis able tomeet key Site operations performance targets through effective management and integration of all systems.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • First level Registered Nurse professional qualification
  • Management/Leadership course
  • Management or leadership qualification
  • Project management qualification

Desirable

  • Previous Site management experience or/and Discharge planning experience

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable recent experience in an acute setting as a senior nurse or manager 8a or above
  • Multi-disciplinary Team working
  • Experience of leading a team(s) and managing staffing issues

Desirable

  • Record of successful operational management

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to manage complex clinical and operational situations that involve staff from all levels within an organisation
  • Knowledge and positive approach to promoting equality and diversity
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Excellent problem - solving skills
  • Advanced influencing and negotiation skills to manage conflict

Desirable

  • Project management
  • Experience in managing complex Discharges

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Effective communication and ability to convey issues to a variety of audiences (including presentation, written reports and oral communication)
  • Ability to work effectively across other areas within the Trust and external groups
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage conflicting priorities
Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • First level Registered Nurse professional qualification
  • Management/Leadership course
  • Management or leadership qualification
  • Project management qualification

Desirable

  • Previous Site management experience or/and Discharge planning experience

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable recent experience in an acute setting as a senior nurse or manager 8a or above
  • Multi-disciplinary Team working
  • Experience of leading a team(s) and managing staffing issues

Desirable

  • Record of successful operational management

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to manage complex clinical and operational situations that involve staff from all levels within an organisation
  • Knowledge and positive approach to promoting equality and diversity
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Excellent problem - solving skills
  • Advanced influencing and negotiation skills to manage conflict

Desirable

  • Project management
  • Experience in managing complex Discharges

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Effective communication and ability to convey issues to a variety of audiences (including presentation, written reports and oral communication)
  • Ability to work effectively across other areas within the Trust and external groups
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage conflicting priorities

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Trust

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Trust

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head Of Site Operations (WestMid)

Nerriza Morin

nerizza.morin@nhs.net

07920010163

Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£64,455 to £74,896 a year per annum plus HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-EI-86

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Trust

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


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