Job summary
Deputy Divisional Director of Operations - Diagnostic & Specialties, Band 8c
We have an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to lead specialties within the Division of Diagnostic & Specialities at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As Deputy Divisional Director of Operations, you will provide leadership as part of the Senior Management team working for the Divisional Director of Operations.
The post requires someone with the ability to think and act strategically, set direction in a complex environment and manage relationships with a wide range of senior colleagues. You will have high level analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, and a strong understanding of clinical specialty management across several specialties at once. You will have experience of delivering programmes of work and leading teams, including directing recovery planning at specialty level.
Both a flexible 'can do' attitude and a strong focus on delivery are essential. This role involves cross site working.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Divisional Director of Operations is a key role within the Divisional structure and is accountable for ensuring delivery of the day to day operational, quality and access standards. Working alongside colleagues the role is integral to balancing quality and safety with achieving and maintaining financial sustainability. As an experienced leader you will be responsible for providing management and leadership to a number of General Managers & Deputy General Managers responsible for a portfolio of specialties each bringing their own challenges and exciting opportunities.
About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county, with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. There are a wide range of benefits for working for the Trust including supporting further professional development including MBA, Masters qualification.
Flexible on site and home working is also supported when appropriate.
As a Trust we are fully supportive of the NHS Model Employer ethos; committed to ensuring that Ethnic Minority representation, at senior management level & beyond matches that across the NHS workforce. Applications are irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity & gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances & have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process; including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post requires someone with the ability to think and act strategically, set direction in a complex environment and manage relationships with a wide range of senior colleagues. You will have high level analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, and a strong understanding of clinical specialty management across several specialties at once. You will have experience of delivering programmes of work and leading teams, including directing recovery planning at specialty level.
Demonstrable experience in specialty management is required. You will need to be enthusiastic and driven, with the willingness to go the extra mile to achieve what is required for our patients and your services. You will be educated to a Masters level or equivalent and have demonstrable and credible experience of senior operational management roles in the health sector.
With excellent communication skills you will need to be able to establish your credibility at all levels internally and externally, and be able to quickly build relationships within your own team and the wider organisation. Both a flexible can do attitude and a strong focus on delivery are essential. This role involves cross site working
See job description for extensive list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post requires someone with the ability to think and act strategically, set direction in a complex environment and manage relationships with a wide range of senior colleagues. You will have high level analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, and a strong understanding of clinical specialty management across several specialties at once. You will have experience of delivering programmes of work and leading teams, including directing recovery planning at specialty level.
Demonstrable experience in specialty management is required. You will need to be enthusiastic and driven, with the willingness to go the extra mile to achieve what is required for our patients and your services. You will be educated to a Masters level or equivalent and have demonstrable and credible experience of senior operational management roles in the health sector.
With excellent communication skills you will need to be able to establish your credibility at all levels internally and externally, and be able to quickly build relationships within your own team and the wider organisation. Both a flexible can do attitude and a strong focus on delivery are essential. This role involves cross site working
See job description for extensive list.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent
- Detailed knowledge of NHS Improvement and other compliance and performance frameworks, safety, financial procedures and statutory regulations.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of formal management development
- Proven previous experience of working at as a Divisional Director or very senior Operational manager, or extensive leadership experience in an equally diverse and complex organisation.
- Demonstrable knowledge of the NHS financial regime and probity, and considerable proven experience of budgetary management.
- Proven track record of tactical management and delivery at a senior level in a large, complex, service-focused organisation, including staff management, change management, performance management, and service improvement.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the concepts and practices of integrated service planning in complex organisations, analysing, synthesising and using complex data as the basis for strategic and tactical decisions, and scenario planning
- Experience of consultation, negotiation and influencing different stakeholders
- Experience of building personal and professional credibility with clinical and operational senior managers, other Directors, staff, and the public.
- Experience of substantial operational management responsibility, built on extensive knowledge and understanding of financial, management and clinical issues associated with a large Acute Trust.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable understanding of the structure and framework of the NHS and how the Trust delivers care within this.
- Substantial change management capability with proven and measurable results, based on and promoting positive culture and organisational values
- Ability to use quantitative and qualitative information to stimulate performance improvement and provide assurance on data integrity.
- Ability to set out a clear direction, inspire others and assume command.
- Ability to grasp critical issues and distil them into clear and manageable priorities, weighing both the costs and benefits.
- Understanding of the different environments in which the Trust operates and ability to assess opportunities for innovation, revenue generation, partnership and enhanced care.
- Ability to interpret and communicate the Trust vision to all stakeholders, develop prioritised objectives and monitor a coherent delivery plan.
Desirable
- Ability to contribute to effective board working and organisation, monitor compliance with risk management, legal, ethical, clinical, social and environmental requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent
- Detailed knowledge of NHS Improvement and other compliance and performance frameworks, safety, financial procedures and statutory regulations.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of formal management development
- Proven previous experience of working at as a Divisional Director or very senior Operational manager, or extensive leadership experience in an equally diverse and complex organisation.
- Demonstrable knowledge of the NHS financial regime and probity, and considerable proven experience of budgetary management.
- Proven track record of tactical management and delivery at a senior level in a large, complex, service-focused organisation, including staff management, change management, performance management, and service improvement.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the concepts and practices of integrated service planning in complex organisations, analysing, synthesising and using complex data as the basis for strategic and tactical decisions, and scenario planning
- Experience of consultation, negotiation and influencing different stakeholders
- Experience of building personal and professional credibility with clinical and operational senior managers, other Directors, staff, and the public.
- Experience of substantial operational management responsibility, built on extensive knowledge and understanding of financial, management and clinical issues associated with a large Acute Trust.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable understanding of the structure and framework of the NHS and how the Trust delivers care within this.
- Substantial change management capability with proven and measurable results, based on and promoting positive culture and organisational values
- Ability to use quantitative and qualitative information to stimulate performance improvement and provide assurance on data integrity.
- Ability to set out a clear direction, inspire others and assume command.
- Ability to grasp critical issues and distil them into clear and manageable priorities, weighing both the costs and benefits.
- Understanding of the different environments in which the Trust operates and ability to assess opportunities for innovation, revenue generation, partnership and enhanced care.
- Ability to interpret and communicate the Trust vision to all stakeholders, develop prioritised objectives and monitor a coherent delivery plan.
Desirable
- Ability to contribute to effective board working and organisation, monitor compliance with risk management, legal, ethical, clinical, social and environmental requirements
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.
