Operations Director

Job responsibilities

Operation Director/Nottingham/Tollerton/Full Time/Permanent Spire Nottingham Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an Operations Director to join the team on a permanent basis. "Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services." Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care. Duties and responsibilities: The Operations Director is a key member of the Hospital's Senior Management Team and instrumental in delivering the Annual Operating Plan in line with the strategy for the Hospital, and Spire Healthcare's Purpose and Values. The core responsibilities of the Operations Director are:

Capacity To manage the capacity of the Hospital - maximise the throughput of patients and utilisation of all facilities in line with safe standards of care;

Efficiency and engagement To effectively lead all non-clinical services and colleagues within the hospital through their Heads of Departments to build highly engaged and motivated teams who provide efficient and consistent ways of working in line with the Spire Healthcare "One Best Way"; and

Performance To manage the day-to-day operational performance of the Hospital and deliver on the associated key performance indicators.

Key responsibilities:

Capacity and utilisation to grow revenue

Leadership to ensure efficient and consistent ways of working

Operational performance management to deliver results

Risk Management

Who we're looking for:

Degree and evidence of postgraduate qualification/CPD.

Record of successful delivery in a senior managerial role.

Previous experience working in the healthcare industry

Demonstrated ability in problem solving and process improvement skills

Demonstrable evidence of complex change management in a healthcare setting

Ability to understand and implement key business processes and complex business issues

Demonstrated ability in people management to deliver a plan of activity through direct reports

Ability to work effectively in an organisation where matrix management is key to success

Ability to understand and manage effectively the impact of competing pressures and conflicting priorities

Ability to challenge constructively in a solution orientated way.

You must be able to drive to access this hospital and apply for the role. Benefits: We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options

'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers

Free Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Our Values: We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

Driving clinical excellence

Doing the right thing

Caring is our passion.

Keeping it simple

Delivering on our promises

Succeeding and celebrating together

We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree and evidence of postgraduate qualification/CPD.
• Record of successful delivery in a senior managerial role.
• Previous experience working in the healthcare industry
• Demonstrated ability in problem solving and process improvement skills
• Demonstrable evidence of complex change management in a healthcare setting
• Ability to understand and implement key business processes and complex business issues
• Demonstrated ability in people management to deliver a plan of activity through direct reports
• Ability to work effectively in an organisation where matrix management is key to success
• Ability to understand and manage effectively the impact of competing pressures and conflicting priorities
• Ability to challenge constructively in a solution orientated way.

Desirable

• Degree and evidence of postgraduate qualification/CPD.
• Record of successful delivery in a senior managerial role.
• Previous experience working in the healthcare industry
• Demonstrated ability in problem solving and process improvement skills
• Demonstrable evidence of complex change management in a healthcare setting
• Ability to understand and implement key business processes and complex business issues
• Demonstrated ability in people management to deliver a plan of activity through direct reports
• Ability to work effectively in an organisation where matrix management is key to success
• Ability to understand and manage effectively the impact of competing pressures and conflicting priorities
• Ability to challenge constructively in a solution orientated way.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working in the healthcare industry
• Demonstrated ability in problem solving and process improvement skills
• Demonstrable evidence of complex change management in a healthcare setting
• Ability to understand and implement key business processes and complex business issues
• Demonstrated ability in people management to deliver a plan of activity through direct reports
• Ability to work effectively in an organisation where matrix management is key to success
• Ability to understand and manage effectively the impact of competing pressures and conflicting priorities
• Ability to challenge constructively in a solution orientated way.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in the healthcare industry
• Demonstrated ability in problem solving and process improvement skills
• Demonstrable evidence of complex change management in a healthcare setting
• Ability to understand and implement key business processes and complex business issues
• Demonstrated ability in people management to deliver a plan of activity through direct reports
• Ability to work effectively in an organisation where matrix management is key to success
• Ability to understand and manage effectively the impact of competing pressures and conflicting priorities
• Ability to challenge constructively in a solution orientated way.

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.

UK Registration

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