Job summary
The Director of Operations for Barnet Hospital Business Unit is responsible for the delivery of unit operational performance management and delivery of the NHS constitution including all national and local targets. The post holder will work closely with Barnet Executive team colleagues in ensuring that patients receive care that is safe, of high quality and provided within the expected timeframes. The post holder also holds a key role working in partnership with local ICP and ICS colleagues, to continue building Barnet Hospital as an anchor institution in the community and to develop care processes and systems that improve outcomes and experience for our local patients.
To be effective you will need to be a proven and credible leader that works as part of the unit leadership team to develop and sustain anorganisational culture that reflects trust values and supports the delivery of excellent services. You will have significant strategic and operationalexperience at a senior level within the NHS with a strong focus on transformational leadership, service improvement, stakeholder engagement and championing excellent patient care
We offer the opportunity to join an inspiring organisation that always thrives to provide the very best patient care and to lead change within theNHS.
Pay will be at Very Senior Manager (VSM) level and subject to agreement by the Trust Remuneration Committee.
We would particularly welcome applicants from BAME backgrounds.
Main duties of the job
- Provide strong leadership to senior management reports, ensuring thateffective management and performance systems are in place.
- Ensure staff are empowered to develop, lead and implement changes in service delivery in line with trust strategy and agreed trust objectives.
- Lead on the development of a culture of continuous improvement inorder to meet quality, financial, performance targets and standardsensuring clinical services deliver against their plans, meeting targetswithin budget.
- Actively promote compassionate inclusive leadership.
- Develop cohesive divisional teams that work together to provide thehighest quality of patient care and outcomes.
- Challenge conventional approaches and drive forward change whenneeded, demonstrating a commitment to creating an organisationalculture of continuous improvement.
- Creation and leadership of a positive engaging work environment which enables staff to flourish and be the best they can be to deliver good outcomes for patients.
- Ensure the highest level of clinical engagement and involvement in the development and delivery of clinical services.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
As a senior Director with significant control of resources and accountabilities the post-holder will be subject to the requirements of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 Section 5 and in particular Schedule 4 (i.e. that they are of good character and satisfy the fit and proper person test to hold an NHS Director level appointment).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
As a senior Director with significant control of resources and accountabilities the post-holder will be subject to the requirements of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 Section 5 and in particular Schedule 4 (i.e. that they are of good character and satisfy the fit and proper person test to hold an NHS Director level appointment).
Person Specification
Educational & professional qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level experience
- Further Professional or management qualification
- Clear evidence of continuous personal, professional, and managerial development
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record in a complex NHS organisation at a senior level including an acute trust
- Proven record of leading complex, change and modernisation of programmes aimed at improving organisational performance and efficiency.
- A track record of successes in delivering against national and local targets.
- Track record of driving up service standards and efficiencies, and value for money.
- Substantial experience of leading and delivering organisational change.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a commissioning environment
- Experience of working in a commercial environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the NHS, politically astute and able to identify and work with key influencers to deliver the range of acute healthcare services
- Sound understanding of national health policy and local health initiatives
- Demonstrable understanding of the Trust's strategic objectives, financial and management challenges and requirements
Person Specification
Educational & professional qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level experience
- Further Professional or management qualification
- Clear evidence of continuous personal, professional, and managerial development
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record in a complex NHS organisation at a senior level including an acute trust
- Proven record of leading complex, change and modernisation of programmes aimed at improving organisational performance and efficiency.
- A track record of successes in delivering against national and local targets.
- Track record of driving up service standards and efficiencies, and value for money.
- Substantial experience of leading and delivering organisational change.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a commissioning environment
- Experience of working in a commercial environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the NHS, politically astute and able to identify and work with key influencers to deliver the range of acute healthcare services
- Sound understanding of national health policy and local health initiatives
- Demonstrable understanding of the Trust's strategic objectives, financial and management challenges and 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.
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.
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).
