Job Overview
Are you an excellent people manager with an ability to shape and influence service change? Do you have the proven ability to translate a challenging, fast moving and complex agenda to the division?
Pragmatic, positive and persuasive, you will be adept at dealing with conflicting agendas and the challenging decisions that the division is often faced with. Motivation, enthusiasm and a dynamic approach are key requirements for the post.
In return, the post offers an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking, innovative and ambitious Division. Providing services to a catchment population of circa. 500,000 you will provide a key role in driving the division’s response to both the non-elective and elective patient demands. The post offers the necessary exposure and development for those seeking a Divisional Director of Operations position.
There is one fixed-term post available for the Medicine Division.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Divisional Director of Operations is responsible for the effective operational delivery of services within the Division. The role is a key leadership position in the Division, overseeing the core delivery of performance and managing the Divisional escalation and mitigation practices.
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Post-graduate professional development at Masters level
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Significant operational experience in acute healthcare
Desirable criteria
- Previous involvement in NHS service development and reconfiguration
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Track record of achieving financial and service targets
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Recognised leadership training
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.
Documents to download
- Job description & personal specification (PDF, 304.4KB)
- Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Calum Macgregor Job title Divisional Director of Operations, Medicine Email address
[email protected] Telephone number 07765151891 Additional information
Calum Macgregor, Divisional Director of Operations, Medicine
[email protected] 
