Job summary 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? We have an opportunity for you to join our team as the Divisional Director of Operations in Surgery. This role has responsibility 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. Who are we looking for: Pragmatic, positive and persuasive, you will be adept at dealing with conflicting agendas and the challenging decisions that the division is often faced with.You'll need to have significant experience of working in a senior leadership role in the NHS to fully understand the complex the agenda that we work in. To thrive in this role, you'll need to have exceptional communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.We'd also like someone who can introduce and support new ways of working to drive forward our ambition to improve the way services are delivered to our patients. We are a very close knit team and the three clinical divisions work closely together and are extremely supportive of each other. What can we offer you in return: In return, the post offers an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking, innovative and ambitious Division. Main duties of the job The Divisional Director of Operations is jointly accountable for the operational delivery of the Division alongside the Divisional Director, the Chief operating Officer. The Key aspects required from this role are to provide leadership, drive, and direction to ensure that the Division sets and achieves its ambitious goals. The successful candidate will lead staff to develop, deliver, and improve services within the Division, ensuring the local and national targets are achieved by delivering the best quality patient care and experience within financial control and targets. The position will ensure that the Division's focus on delivery and performance targets, effective people and financial management, and a culture of continuous improvement are embedded into everyday practice. About us At the RUH we're proud to 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 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 06 January 2025 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 427-6854563 Job locations Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Foundation Trust 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 Education Essential Education to MsC level or equivalent Knowledge & Skills Essential Significant operational experience in acute healthcare Track record of achieving financial and service targets Leading change through empowering people and holding them to account Desirable Previous involvement in NHS service development and reconfiguration Major project management experience Person Specification Education Essential Education to MsC level or equivalent Knowledge & Skills Essential Significant operational experience in acute healthcare Track record of achieving financial and service targets Leading change through empowering people and holding them to account Desirable Previous involvement in NHS service development and reconfiguration Major project management experience 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 Bath NHS Foundation Trust Combe Park Bath BA1 3NG Employer's website https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)