Job summary Expected Shortlisting Date: 17/03/2025 Planned Interview Date: 25/03/2025 As Director of Operations supporting a portfolio of Clinical Service Units, you will work within the Chief Operating Officers Team in one of the largest acute Trusts in the country. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is rated as a Good organisation by the CQC, with high levels of staff engagement, and excellent clinical outcomes.The successful applicant will be one of five Directors of Operations within the Trust. The post holder will play a key role in the delivery of high quality clinical services, the Trusts commitments and objectives, with a particular focus on achievement against the agreed CSU Delivery Contracts. In addition you provide leadership in the development of transformational plans. This role requires individuals who are driven, ambitious and passionate about patient care, and who have a desire to influence at the highest levels working in close partnership with senior clinical and managerial staff. We are seeking a visible leader with a recent track record of strong operational service delivery in a complex healthcare environment. You will have an open and transparent leadership style with extensive experience of effecting performance improvement and service change. The successful candidate will be able to inspire and motivate teams to deliver sustainable improvements. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, a real understanding of using data for improvement, and the ability to translate complex systems and processes into easily understandable messages for patients and staff. You will be resilient and collaborative and able to work with national, regional and local partners to ensure person centred service provision. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their ability to commit to and role model our trust wide values and behaviours, The Leeds Way, and apply our continuous improvement methodology, The Leeds Improvement Method. About us Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 9 Salary £105,385 to £121,271 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9298-TEX-0071 Job locations St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Job description Job responsibilities There are five Director of Operations posts within Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust (LTHT). The post holders will play a key role in the delivery of high quality clinical services and will support a number of Clinical Service Units (CSUs) in the delivery of the Trust objectives, with a particular focus on achievement against the agreed CSU Delivery Contracts. This role requires individuals who are driven, ambitious and passionate about patient care, and who have a desire to influence at the highest levels working in close partnership with senior clinical and managerial staff. To succeed in this role, candidates need to be able to build confidence across the organisation and CSUs as well as with external partners. Vision The vision is for the Trust to be a locally, nationally and internationally renowned centre of excellence for patient care. Goals To be the hospital of choice for patients and staff To be a consistently high performing, influential healthcare provider To achieve the best possible clinical outcome for every patient every time To achieve academic excellence and expand the boundaries of healthcare Job description Job responsibilities There are five Director of Operations posts within Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust (LTHT). The post holders will play a key role in the delivery of high quality clinical services and will support a number of Clinical Service Units (CSUs) in the delivery of the Trust objectives, with a particular focus on achievement against the agreed CSU Delivery Contracts. This role requires individuals who are driven, ambitious and passionate about patient care, and who have a desire to influence at the highest levels working in close partnership with senior clinical and managerial staff. To succeed in this role, candidates need to be able to build confidence across the organisation and CSUs as well as with external partners. Vision The vision is for the Trust to be a locally, nationally and internationally renowned centre of excellence for patient care. Goals To be the hospital of choice for patients and staff To be a consistently high performing, influential healthcare provider To achieve the best possible clinical outcome for every patient every time To achieve academic excellence and expand the boundaries of healthcare Person Specification Qualifications Essential First degree or equivalent NHS management experience and evidence of practical application of expertise at this level Post-graduate management qualification or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level Skills & behaviours Essential Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure whilst supporting and getting the most out of staff. Proven strong communication skills, in particular, in building and managing interpersonal and team relationships, with strong and effective listening skills. High level of organisation, self-motivation and flexibility in approach and attitude. Experience Essential Experience of working at senior management level in large complex environment. Highly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams and have them understand the Trust's and your performance expectations Ability to lead the redesign of services to ensure they are delivered to the highest standard and are cost effective Other criteria Essential Able to fulfil the Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary) including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy. Person Specification Qualifications Essential First degree or equivalent NHS management experience and evidence of practical application of expertise at this level Post-graduate management qualification or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level Skills & behaviours Essential Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure whilst supporting and getting the most out of staff. Proven strong communication skills, in particular, in building and managing interpersonal and team relationships, with strong and effective listening skills. High level of organisation, self-motivation and flexibility in approach and attitude. Experience Essential Experience of working at senior management level in large complex environment. Highly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams and have them understand the Trust's and your performance expectations Ability to lead the redesign of services to ensure they are delivered to the highest standard and are cost effective Other criteria Essential Able to fulfil the Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary) including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)