Divisional Director of Operations

1 week ago


Eastbourne BN UD, United Kingdom East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT) Full time £90,000 - £120,000 per year

We are looking to recruit a Divisional Director of Operations for our newly merged Medicine and Urgent Care Division.

You need to be an experienced operational leader who will take specific responsibility for the day-to-day management of the division, including the operational and financial performance of the Division across all hospital sites.

Reporting directly to the Chief of the Division, the Divisional Director of Operations will work in partnership with the Chief of Division and Divisional Director of Nursing across all Trust sites, taking joint accountability for the management and leadership of the multi-site Division, including delivery of safe and high quality clinical care that provides the best possible patient experience and delivers against agreed local and national performance targets and standards (e.g. waiting times, productivity targets and activity levels) within budget and resource availability.

You will be responsible for :

P roviding an appropriate infrastructure to support the clinical activity of the Division

D eveloping a clear, detailed understanding of the Divisions performance and profitability The Divisional Director of Operations will

L ead ing relevant bids for services and contract negotiations within the Trust's corporate framework

C ollaborating as needed with Trust colleagues and other health care providers to promote innovation and the development of services

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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