Deputy General Manager (Maternity, Gynaecology, & Sexual Health)
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Closing date: 09 July 2026
About You
- Proven experience at a senior management level within the NHS or a complex healthcare setting
- Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with clinical teams
- Demonstrable experience of delivering performance, financial and service improvements
- Sound knowledge of governance, risk management and NHS regulatory frameworks
- A collaborative, resilient and values‑driven approach to leadership
Main duties of the job
The Deputy General Manager will work with senior clinical leaders to set clear goals for staff and ensure high‑quality clinical care. They will be accountable for delivering delegated financial targets, maintaining strong financial controls, and driving continuous improvement. The role includes managing human and financial resources, governance and business planning. The post holder will support the GM in developing quality objectives and business targets for clinical service lines and will lead delivery of agreed priorities.
They will ensure the safe, efficient day‑to‑day running of services, promote a positive staff and patient experience, and maintain business continuity and resilient service delivery.
The post holder will work collaboratively across the organisation to support Trust objectives and transformation programmes, ensuring services work together to meet standards for quality, safety, performance, access, finance and workforce.
They will lead by example, acting as an ambassador for the Trust and upholding its values with professionalism and compassion.
Qualifications
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of experience
- Specialist training to masters level or equivalent experience
- Formal management or business qualification or equivalent relevant experience
Desirable qualifications
- Project Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Budget management skills
- Managing a diverse team
- Negotiation and influencing skills at a senior management level
- Evidence of delivering and implementing strategic plans
- Presenting complex plans at Board level
- Experience of project management roles
Desirable
- NHS experience at a management level
Knowledge / Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in complex settings
- Highly credible with senior clinicians and Executive Directors
- Confident and proactive style
- Ability to lead a number of projects and deliver to agreed timescales
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Employer details
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Luton and Dunstable Hospital, Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0DZ, United Kingdom
Employer’s website
https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/
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