Divisional Operations Director - NHS

Divisional Operations Director

6 month fixed term contract

Truro

£91,342 - £105,337 per annum depending on experience (pro rata)

Spinwell is recruiting for a Divisional Operations Director for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

• Responsible to operationally deliver qualitative, high performing services across the Division to deliver services which are outstanding.
• To coordinate and prioritise the effective and efficient delivery of clinical services across the Division and the management of operational business on a day-to-day basis, meeting all necessary standards of safety, quality, and patient access within agreed resources. To ensure there is a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in patient pathways and services.
• Provide clear guidance and support to the Division under the direction of the Trust’s Chief Operating Officer, within a clear and effective accountability framework, in order to deliver the annual Operational Plan, National constitutional and Local standards of performance and ensure budget responsibilities are managed inclusive of income generation and growth and financial sustainability.
• Work with commissioners, system partners and NHSI to optimise delivery and improve patient pathways whilst ensuring stability (and growth) of funding streams/income for the Trust.

• Educated to Master’s degree level or equivalent experience
• Relevant postgraduate professional qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Detailed knowledge of NHS Improvement and other compliance and performance frameworks, safety, financial procedures and statutory regulations
• Evidence of formal management development
• Proven previous experience of working at as a Divisional Director or very senior Operational manager, or extensive leadership experience in an equally diverse and complex organisation
• Demonstrable knowledge of the NHS financial regime and probity, and considerable proven experience of budgetary management
• Proven track record of tactical management and delivery at a senior level in a large, complex, service-focused organisation, including staff management, change management, performance management, and service improvement
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the concepts and practices of integrated service planning in complex organisations, analysing, synthesising and using complex data as the basis for strategic and tactical decisions, and scenario planning
• Experience of consultation, negotiation and influencing different stakeholders
• Experience of building personal and professional credibility with clinical and operational senior managers, other Directors, staff, and the public
• Experience of substantial operational management responsibility, built on extensive knowledge and understanding of financial, management and clinical issues associated with a large Acute Trust
• Demonstrable understanding of the structure and framework of the NHS and how the Trust delivers care within this
• Substantial change management capability with proven and measurable results, based on and promoting positive culture and organisational values.
• Track record of successful organisation wide project management, including as Senior Responsible Office (SRO)/Sponsor or programme management delivery of formal change initiatives
• Ability to use quantitative and qualitative information to stimulate performance improvement and provide assurance on data integrity
• Ability to set out a clear direction, inspire others and assume command
• Ability to grasp critical issues and distil them into clear and manageable priorities, weighing both the costs and benefits
• Understanding of the different environments in which the Trust operates and ability to assess opportunities for innovation, revenue generation, partnership and enhanced care
• Ability to interpret and communicate the Trust vision to all stakeholders, develop prioritised objectives and monitor a coherent delivery plan
• Ability to contribute to effective board working and organisation, monitor compliance with risk management, legal, ethical, clinical, social and…