Job Overview
As part of the NMSK division, and in conjunction with the Divisional Operations Director, the Deputy Divisional Operations Director will provide strategic and operational leadership to the division. The Deputy Divisional Operations Director is the first point of operational escalation for Specialties and will lead an agreed portfolio across elective and non‑elective services. The post holder will lead, manage and support the division to deliver its activity, financial, workforce and quality targets through the continued development of patient‑focused services. The post holder will also be the lead for performance monitoring, including a specific focus on areas requiring improvement. The role will have line‑management responsibility and will be regarded as a core member of the Divisional Management Team. Occasional travel to other sites within the NHS Bristol Group may be required.
Main duties of the job
- Support the Clinical Director and Divisional Operations Director in all aspects of the Division’s management as a full member of the Division Management Team.
- Lead the development and implementation of annual Specialty Service Delivery Plans incorporating activity, access, financial investment and efficiency savings, workforce, clinical governance and controls assurance targets, ensuring that the plans can be delivered within existing or planned resources.
- In collaboration with other members of the divisional senior management team, be responsible for the delivery of annual plans (including income and performance targets).
- Manage agreed budgets to ensure efficient and effective use of resources and achievement of financial targets.
- Performance manage the activities of the specialties to ensure the achievement of all objectives agreed with the Divisional Operations Director, initiating corrective action where required to meet activity and access targets, to achieve financial balance or as agreed with the Divisional Operations Director.
- Direct line management of staff, specifically the network managers hosted within the division, providing leadership and ensuring appropriate arrangements are in place to set objectives, monitor performance and agree, review and deliver personal development needs.
Person specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Graduate level education and/or professional qualification.
- Management qualification e.g. NEBs, CMS, DMS, etc (or equivalent relevant experience).
- Evidence of extensive and recent commitment to continuing leadership development.
Desirable criteria
- Prince 2 Programme Management Qualification.
Work Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive leadership and operational management experience gained in a large public sector organisation.
- Experience of managing a large budget and delivering significant and challenging annual savings plans.
- Experience of leading and managing substantial service change and redesign in a complex environment.
- Experience of effective budget management as well as development and delivery of cost improvement plans.
- Successful track record within operational management, gained within an NHS setting.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to manage complex operational situations across a range of professional and organisational boundaries.
- Demonstrable track record of performance management and improvement along with robust knowledge of RTT/DM01 management.
- Detailed knowledge of current acute Trust issues.
- Experience of developing and implementing strategic, annual, business, financial and capital plans.
- Experience of managing programmes of continuous improvement and change management in complex environments.
Desirable criteria
- Developed knowledge of the provision of diagnostic services within a large acute Trust, underpinned by theory and experience.
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deliver highly sensitive or contentious information in a sensitive way.
- Excellent numeracy and literary skills.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills.
- Exceptional leadership skills.
- Personal alignment with the Trust’s 4 key Values: Putting Patients First, Recognising The Person, Striving For Excellence and Working Well Together.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
North Bristol NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note that stringent pre‑employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
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As part of the NMSK division, and in conjunction with the Divisional Operations Director, the Deputy Divisional Operations Director will provide strategic and operational leadership to the division. The Deputy Divisional Operations Director is the first point of operational escalation for Specialties and will lead an agreed portfolio across elective and non‑elective services. The post holder will lead, manage and support the division to deliver its activity, financial, workforce and quality targets through the continued development of patient‑focused services. The post holder will also be the lead for performance monitoring, including a specific focus on areas requiring improvement. The role will have line‑management responsibility and will be regarded as a core member of the Divisional Management Team. Occasional travel to other sites within the NHS Bristol Group may be required.
Main duties of the job
- Support the Clinical Director and Divisional Operations Director in all aspects of the Division’s management as a full member of the Division Management Team.
- Lead the development and implementation of annual Specialty Service Delivery Plans incorporating activity, access, financial investment and efficiency savings, workforce, clinical governance and controls assurance targets, ensuring that the plans can be delivered within existing or planned resources.
- In collaboration with other members of the divisional senior management team, be responsible for the delivery of annual plans (including income and performance targets).
- Manage agreed budgets to ensure efficient and effective use of resources and achievement of financial targets.
- Performance manage the activities of the specialties to ensure the achievement of all objectives agreed with the Divisional Operations Director, initiating corrective action where required to meet activity and access targets, to achieve financial balance or as agreed with the Divisional Operations Director.
- Direct line management of staff, specifically the network managers hosted within the division, providing leadership and ensuring appropriate arrangements are in place to set objectives, monitor performance and agree, review and deliver personal development needs.
Person specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Graduate level education and/or professional qualification.
- Management qualification e.g. NEBs, CMS, DMS, etc (or equivalent relevant experience).
- Evidence of extensive and recent commitment to continuing leadership development.
Desirable criteria
- Prince 2 Programme Management Qualification.
Work Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive leadership and operational management experience gained in a large public sector organisation.
- Experience of managing a large budget and delivering significant and challenging annual savings plans.
- Experience of leading and managing substantial service change and redesign in a complex environment.
- Experience of effective budget management as well as development and delivery of cost improvement plans.
- Successful track record within operational management, gained within an NHS setting.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to manage complex operational situations across a range of professional and organisational boundaries.
- Demonstrable track record of performance management and improvement along with robust knowledge of RTT/DM01 management.
- Detailed knowledge of current acute Trust issues.
- Experience of developing and implementing strategic, annual, business, financial and capital plans.
- Experience of managing programmes of continuous improvement and change management in complex environments.
Desirable criteria
- Developed knowledge of the provision of diagnostic services within a large acute Trust, underpinned by theory and experience.
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deliver highly sensitive or contentious information in a sensitive way.
- Excellent numeracy and literary skills.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills.
- Exceptional leadership skills.
- Personal alignment with the Trust’s 4 key Values: Putting Patients First, Recognising The Person, Striving For Excellence and Working Well Together.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
North Bristol NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note that stringent pre‑employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
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