Job summary Choose to make a difference, come and be part of the operational leadership within the Haematology & Oncology division at the RUH, where you will report to the Deputy Divisional Director of Operations. In this role you will be responsible for the effective operational delivery within a specialty portfolio. It's a varied, and extensive but rewarding role. Central to this is the delivery and improvement of national operational target performance, ensuring patients receive safe, efficient, and timely care. You'll work in partnership with Lead Clinicians, Allied Healthcare Professionals, Healthcare Scientists and Matrons to ensure operational issues are addressed in a timely fashion and that specialities collectively achieve the challenging access, financial and clinical governance standards. Main duties of the job Operational Management 1. To be operationally responsible for the delivery of key divisional and organisational targets, for example: achieving Referral to Treatment (RTT) and Cancer targets within the specialty portfolio. 2. Respond to opportunities for improvement, efficiencies and national guidance within the speciality portfolio as part of the triumvirate, taking action and utilising benchmarking and data available, such as Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) and Model Hospital. This includes developing business cases where relevant and participating in task and finish projects. 3. To participate in the daily bed capacity rota as a point of escalation, responsible for supporting the effective flow of elective and emergency patients within the Division. 4. To be responsible for leading the annual business planning process for their speciality portfolio and contribute to the divisions annual business plan, with support from the Deputy Divisional Director of Operations as required. About us 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 thetop 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. Date posted 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 427-7033499 Job locations Royal United Hospital Combe Park Bath BA1 3NG Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree Level Qualification or Equivalent in depth knowledge of Key NHS objectives and standards Record of continuous professional development Knowledge Essential Operational management experience Experience in delivering key access targets Achievements in implementing service change Experience of staff management and acting on HR policies Desirable Experience within an NHS clinical specialty Demand and capacity planning experience Experience of delivering financial savings / improvement Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree Level Qualification or Equivalent in depth knowledge of Key NHS objectives and standards Record of continuous professional development Knowledge Essential Operational management experience Experience in delivering key access targets Achievements in implementing service change Experience of staff management and acting on HR policies Desirable Experience within an NHS clinical specialty Demand and capacity planning experience Experience of delivering financial savings / improvement 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 Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal United Hospital Combe Park Bath BA1 3NG Employer's website https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)