Deputy Group Director of Operations
The closing date is 02 July 2025
Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to take on the role of Deputy Group Director of Operations for Surgical Services to join an ambitious and forward-thinking NHS Trust at the heart of Birmingham and the Black Country.
In this pivotal position, you will drive operational performance, support service transformation, and lead improvements across a broad range of surgical specialties including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, and Emergency Surgery. Working in partnership with clinical and operational leaders, you will help shape high-quality, efficient and patient-focused services as part of our triumvirate leadership model.
Main duties of the job
As Deputy Group Director of Operations - Surgical Services, you will:
- Lead the delivery of safe, effective, and high-performing surgical services across key specialties.
- Drive transformation initiatives including theatre optimisation, outpatient redesign, and improved patient flow.
- Champion the adoption of innovative technologies, including robotic-assisted surgery.
- Collaborate with senior leaders to embed a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Support financial sustainability through strategic resource planning and cost improvement initiatives
- Provide strong, visible leadership to empower teams and enhance staff experience and engagement
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Details
Date posted
18 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8c
Salary
£74,290 to £85,601 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
381-SS-7231935
Job locations
SWB NHS Trust
Hallam Street
West Bromwich
B71 4HJ
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
SWB NHS Trust
Hallam Street
West Bromwich
B71 4HJ
Employer's website
https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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