Deputy Divisional Director Of Operations

Main area Deputy Divisional Director of Operations Grade NHS AfC: Band 8c Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (na) Job ref 223-DDD-897 Employer The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Town Shrewsbury Salary £76,965 - £88,682 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 16/12/2025 23:59 Interview date 07/01/2026 Deputy Divisional Director of Operations NHS AfC: Band 8c Job overview This is an exciting time to be joining the Surgery, Anaesthetics, Critical Care and Cancer Division as we embark on a journey of transformation and innovation. We are a friendly, innovative and business focused team located at the two main sites within the Trust, at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital Telford, with a strong and committed leadership team, led by a robust Divisional triumvirate. Partnership working is key to this role. Working with internal and system partners, you will ensure that our services are optimised to best support patient and staff experience across our Trust and System. You will utilise your extensive collaborative and influencing skills to deliver the business as usual and support the implementation of major projects and transformation work, including HTP (hospital transformation programme). Main duties of the job Oversight of Divisional operational performance and supporting service development. Monitor and review business and service activity and performance at all levels across all dimensions of care and delivery. Establish and implement patient pathway processes to ensure effective flow across all inpatient areas within the Division. To oversee substantial budgets for all services within the Centres for a significant number of staff. Ensuring that services are delivered within agreed financial plans and budgets, including any agreed cost efficiency improvements. To ensure that all business is carried out in accordance with the Trust’s Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. To ensure robust processes are embedded in the Division for oversight of Cost Improvement Programmes. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clinicians to facilitate a patient safety approach to service developments and service improvements. Support clinicians to deliver service improvement projects. To have the development, planning and implementation of identified Divisional Business Cases. Working for our organisation Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement, it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families. If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together Detailed job description and main responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Person specification Qualifications Educated to Master’s degree level or equivalent significant senior management experience in the acute sector Evidence of highly developed professional management development within relevant field of practice Evidence of a commitment to continuous professional development Eligible to work in the UK Experience Demonstrates SaTH values Significant experience of working at a senior management level in the acute sector Significant experience of managing clinical teams to deliver performance standards, workforce planning, quality metrics, financial planning and delivery across a range of specialties Evidence of effective design, implementation and management of patient flow and pathways Experience of leading the implementation of service improvement including complex change management programmes Evidence of successful management of a significant budget and delivery of cost improvement programmes Significant experience in management and delivery of acute sector performance related metrics (RTT, Cancer, A&E, DMO1) Able to facilitate workshops, meetings and engagement sessions Skills Demonstrate significant experience of leadership at a senior managerial level in operational management in the acute sector, including exposure to Board. Evidence of the ability to present complex and detailed data sets to set out key pieces of programme information that effectively communicate performance and assurance information to a range of stakeholders, including Trust board Evidence of understanding NHS business and financial regimes Management Evidence of your ability to work constructively and collaboratively with clinicians and divisional management teams By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation. If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider. If you require the application form in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01743 492402. In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised. We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery. Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination. Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment. Name Andrena Weston Job title Acting Divisional Director of Operations Email address andrena.weston1@nhs.net Telephone number 01743 261000 Additional information Nyree Porter Divisional PA: Surgery, Anaesthetics, Critical Care, Cancer 01743 261000 ext 2415 nyree.porter@nhs.net Address The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS TrustShrewsbury Business Park1 Douglas CourtShrewsburyShropshireSY2 6LGTelephone 01743 492402 #J-18808-Ljbffr