Deputy Operations Manager

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and driven individual whom is able to organise and co-ordinate a wide range of tasks within tight timescales, to work under pressure, show initiative and play an important role in the effective organisation and management of the speciality and care group.

To support the operational day to day running of the Ophthalmology Specialty :

• To ensure accurate and robust rotas are prepared and maintained for site based Junior Doctors (using the DRS computerised system) and Consultants. To ensure the completion of CMF and AGN's to increase or reduce capacity appropriately. To organise and facilitate the clinical staffing induction programme.
• To provide day-to-day line management support to the Medical Secretary Supervisor across all sites, providing leadership for supporting administration staff - including management of leave absences, sickness monitoring, appraisals, performance management and promotion of effective working
• To provide day-to-day line management support to the waiting list coordinators across all sites, providing leadership for supporting administration staff - including management of leave absences, sickness monitoring, appraisals, performance management and promotion of effective working practices. Adhering to the 6-4-2 report, in keeping with the booking and utilising theatre
• To act as point of contact for the site-based specialty team in relation to operational issues

Main duties of the job

This post is an ideal development post for those striving to extend their administration experience to encompass defined management responsibilities. This exciting and challenging role will provide you with the opportunity to perform outside your comfort zone and achieve development goals.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. If you are passionate about people, you're the perfect fit for us as a health professional.

We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway. We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that's second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it's easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.