Job summary The Divisional Director of Operations (DDO) is a pivotal member of the Divisional team. The DDO will contribute to the development, implementation and delivery of the Trust's strategic and operational objectives to provide services that optimise patient care, ensure efficient use of resources and promote a culture that is progressive, inclusive and driven by a core set of values. The Divisional Director of Operations has devolved responsibility and accountability for the operational delivery and strategic development of the Division. The DDO's key role is to support the Divisional Medical Director, Director of Nursing and Head of Midwifery alongside their teams in ensuring the provision of high quality, efficient and effective services, contribute to the strategic direction of the Division and provide general management expertise to the Divisional MedicalDirector and Clinical Directors to enable them to effectively discharge their responsibilities and accountabilities. The post holder will act as a role model for outstanding leadership and management and play a vital role in developing and implementing the Division's clinical and business strategy, service developments and business plans in line with the Trust's vision, values and strategic goals. The DDO contributes to the Trust's wider strategic and service development agenda, taking responsibility for Trust-wide projects as agreed. Main duties of the job The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust are on a journey of change 'Getting to Good' and as the Divisional Director of Operations you will be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to the Care Division for Trust across two sites. This is a really great opportunity to take your career to the next level. Working within a supportive senior leadership team and with the chance to develop your own skills in the role you will see the impact it has not only in the Division but also across the Trust and for people in Shropshire. About us The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales,the Trust's catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west,to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telfordand the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located20 minutes drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Bothhospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident& emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and criticalcare. We also provide services such as consultant-led outreach clinics atthe Wrekin Community Clinic, Telford, the Robert Jones and AgnesHunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Gobowen and the Bridgnorth, Ludlow andWhitchurch Community Hospitals. We employ more than 6,000 staff, and hundreds of staff and students fromother organisations also work in our hospitals. We benefit from around 1,000 wonderful volunteers, and our main charitable partners are the League of Friends at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Friends of the Princess Royal Hospital, and the Lingen Davies Cancer Appeal which is based at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8d Salary £88,168 to £101,677 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 223-DDO-838 Job locations The Princess Royal Hospital Apley Castle Telford TF1 6TF Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled information for candidates. Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled information for candidates. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in relevant field or equivalent level of management experience Masters in a relevant subject (e.g. healthcare, management) or equivalent experience Desirable Evidence of further professional development activities in the past two years Experience Essential Extensive senior management experience with demonstrable track record of success in a complex organisation across the full range of management functions: Evidence of participation in corporate decision making and managing in a complex change environment creating sustained improvements Leading multi professional and cross organisational service development and evidence of successful delivery of agreed service objectives Knowledge Essential General Management theory and practice, including quality, financial management, HR management and service/business development Good understanding of the NHS and key policy issues that affect business performance Good understanding of commissioning framework within the NHS Desirable Awareness of Strategic management processes and their application Skills / Personal Qualities Essential First class interpersonal skills with ability to gain and sustain credibility with clinicians/ managers. Able to present and received highly complex, sensitive and/or contentious information. Able to prioritise and manage the ongoing work of services and/or projects. Results orientated and able to deliver against deadlines. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in relevant field or equivalent level of management experience Masters in a relevant subject (e.g. healthcare, management) or equivalent experience Desirable Evidence of further professional development activities in the past two years Experience Essential Extensive senior management experience with demonstrable track record of success in a complex organisation across the full range of management functions: Evidence of participation in corporate decision making and managing in a complex change environment creating sustained improvements Leading multi professional and cross organisational service development and evidence of successful delivery of agreed service objectives Knowledge Essential General Management theory and practice, including quality, financial management, HR management and service/business development Good understanding of the NHS and key policy issues that affect business performance Good understanding of commissioning framework within the NHS Desirable Awareness of Strategic management processes and their application Skills / Personal Qualities Essential First class interpersonal skills with ability to gain and sustain credibility with clinicians/ managers. Able to present and received highly complex, sensitive and/or contentious information. Able to prioritise and manage the ongoing work of services and/or projects. Results orientated and able to deliver against deadlines. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Address The Princess Royal Hospital Apley Castle Telford TF1 6TF Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)