Deputy Divisional Operations Director Group Clinical Services

Deputy Divisional Operations Director Group Clinical Services NHS AfC:
Band 8c

Main area NMSK Division Grade NHS AfC:
Band 8c Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job
-NMSK
3219-EGJ-A

Site Southmead Hospital Town Bristol Salary £76,965 - £88,682 Per annum, pro rata for part time roles. Salary period Yearly Closing 12/03/2026 23:59

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We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Reportingtothe Divisional Operations Director ,thepostholderwillbeakeymemberofthe NMSKSenior Management Teamat North Bristol NHSTrust,withadottedreportinglineto the Associate Divisional Director Surgery UHBW. They will be accountable for maximising elective activity in Trauma and Orthopaedics (T&O), Rheumatology and Pain across the Bristol Hospital Group and for facilitating the delivery of performance targets across three sites.

Additionally,thepostholderwillleadthe

Bristol Surgical Centre ,ensuringdeliveryofdefined benefits within the Business Case and sustaining the GIRFT Surgical Hub accreditation process. This will involve strategic system-wide leadership, influencing and collaboration with regional and national commissioners and stakeholders.

The post holder requires strong leadership, influencing and team-building skills. They will have significant operational management experience in an NHS or large public sector organisation, including budget accountability.

• Provides system-wide leadership across BNSSGT&O services supporting clinical and non-clinical teams.
• In collaboration with other members of the divisional senior management team, be responsible for the development and delivery of the business plans for T&O services across the Bristol Hospital Group.
• Provide operational oversight, working closely with the General Managers, of the developing Rheumatology and Pain Group Clinical Services.
• Deliver benefits realisation of the T&O, Rheumatology & Pain Group Clinical Service with oversight of clinical service integrations across acute, Sirona and primary care.
• Manage departmental budgets to ensure efficient and effective use of resources and achievement of financial targets.
• Direct line management of Assistant General Managers in T&O across the hospital group.

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building  are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed job description and responsibilities.

• Graduate level education and/or professional qualification.
• Evidence of extensive and recent commitment to…