Assistant Director of Operations; Surgery and Assistant Director of Operations; Women's & Chil

Overview

These are pivotal roles at the heart of our organisation. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you will take strategic and operational responsibility for the delivery of all patient services within your portfolio. You will ensure the highest standards of care while meeting demanding national and local performance targets, including RTT and Cancer waiting times. Alongside this, you will help shape the long term direction of your division, aligning service development with the Trust's strategic ambitions.

For our Surgery Division, we are seeking an Associate Director of Operations who embodies our values and behaviours. We are looking for someone who brings energy, visibility and authenticity to their leadership; someone who inspires professionalism, openness and a culture where staff feel empowered to deliver outstanding, compassionate care every day.

This is a rare opportunity to influence and transform the future of surgical services at a time of significant growth. Your leadership will help maintain patient safety and treatment effectiveness, enhance patient experience, drive service innovation and contribute to the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve.

MKUH is an ambitious and expanding hospital. Two new operating theatres will open in late spring 2026 and we are delighted to be part of the Government's New Hospital Programme (building work is expected between 2027 and 2030). We care, we communicate, we collaborate, we contribute.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff, offering a range of flexible working practices.

Please note:

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. The Trust reserves the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received. All employees (except medical & dental staff on national terms) will be subject to a probationary period of six months, extendable to a total of twelve months.

• Free on-site parking including EV charging
• Complimentary refreshments
• Flexible working arrangements
• Discounted gym membership
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Generous annual leave, with the option to bank holiday entitlement
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• On-site nursery (charges apply)
• A wide-ranging staff health and wellbeing programme including EAP
• VIVUP products to support your mental, physical and financial wellbeing

Band 8d. £91,342 - £105,337 per annum, pro rata.

Hours:

Full time, 37.5 per week. All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.

By applying for this role, you accept that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Personal data may be transferred to another NHS organisation as part of the streamlining programme.