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Director of Operations

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Healthcare
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Nottingham

AI generated summary

  • You need extensive healthcare operations leadership, experience in management, ability to meet targets, knowledge of clinical governance, and strong interpersonal skills for collaboration.
  • You will lead operational management, ensure performance targets are met, foster a supportive culture, oversee clinical governance, and drive improvements in productivity and quality across sites.

Requirements

  • Director of Operations for Medicine
  • Director of Operations for Family Health
  • Significant leadership experience in healthcare operations
  • Proven ability to deliver on complex agendas
  • Experience in operational management in a healthcare setting
  • Strong understanding of business planning and quality improvement
  • Ability to lead and develop high performing teams
  • Prior experience in meeting performance targets
  • Familiarity with clinical governance and healthcare standards
  • Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration across professions

Responsibilities

  • The Care Group Director of Operations will have specific responsibilities and accountabilities across their Care Group for successful operational leadership and management across our sites, ensuring supportive and responsive operational management leadership of our hospitals.
  • The post holder will play a key role in business planning, quality improvement and delivery and will help lead the development of a high performing and supportive culture across NUH.
  • They will play a key role in ensuring the Trust delivers on the full range of performance targets. They will work autonomously to ensure a high quality of service to patients, visitors and colleagues, including management of clinical governance, healthcare standards and risk.
  • The post holder will work closely with all professions across NUH, and will work to identify and implement opportunities for improved productivity, efficiency and clinical quality.

FAQs

What positions are available under the Director of Operations job posting?

There are two positions available: Director of Operations for Medicine and Director of Operations for Family Health.

What is the primary role of the Director of Operations?

The primary role is to provide operational leadership and management across their Care Group, ensuring high-quality service to patients, visitors, and colleagues, while meeting performance targets and supporting quality improvement initiatives.

Who will the Director of Operations work closely with?

The Director of Operations will work closely with a Clinical Director, Director of Nursing and Professions, and, in Family Health, the Director of Midwifery, as well as other professionals across Nottingham University Hospitals.

What is the expected impact of the Directors of Operations on the organization?

They are expected to play a key role in business planning, quality improvement, and developing a high-performing culture, ensuring the Trust delivers on performance targets and enhancing clinical quality.

Are there opportunities for personal development in these roles?

Yes, Nottingham University Hospitals offers endless personal development opportunities, aiming to turn your job into a career.

Is there a focus on diversity and inclusion in the hiring process?

Yes, the organization welcomes applications from individuals who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, striving for better representation at NUH.

How can interested candidates get more information or arrange informal visits?

Candidates can contact Andrew Hall, Chief Operating Officer, via email at andrew.hall14@nhs.net or by telephone at 01159691169, extension 80241. They can also reach out to Tasso Gazis, Clinical Director for Medicine Care Group, at t.gazis@nhs.net.

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