Role Summary
Director of Operations
The role of Director of Operations at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a pivotal position, crucial to the day-to-day operational management of the Trust. Working across our Trust-wide operational services this role ensures the delivery of safe, high quality, compassionate and effective patient care, while maintaining financial sustainability in line with our vision, aims and annual plan objectives.
As a high-profile and complex role, it demands extensive relevant experience and a unique set of personal attributes to deliver in a fast paced, dynamic and agile setting.
About the Role
More detail about the role
This is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated professional to join a high performing team, making significant impact within one of the largest acute hospital trusts in the UK. We believe this to be one of the most distinctive and exciting opportunities available in the market today.
About the Trust
The Royal Devon was formed in April 2022 following the integration of two former organisations – the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and the Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. A strategy has been developed for the new Trust which involves close collaboration with partners across the Devon integrated care system. This will better enable the Trust to address challenges sustainably, so the Trust can transform the way it delivers care across the whole county, improving patient care.
The Trust hospitals are both renowned for their research, innovation and links to universities.
This is an exciting time to be joining the Trust; there is a balanced financial plan in place, the team has worked tirelessly to place us within the top ten for the reduction of waiting lists, and our ED is the ninth most improved in the country.
About the Role in brief
Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Trust Director of Operations (Eastern Services and Trust-wide Care Groups) holds accountability for all ‘Eastern’ services operational delivery, including the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital site and a Trustwide operational portfolio of Care Groups. The role provides line management and leadership to Care Group Directors within the portfolio, taking decisive managerial action to meet operational service objectives and national targets.
Key responsibilities include developing and implementing the Trust’s Financial and Operational Plan, alongside the organisation’s Clinical Strategy and other enabling strategies. The Director of Operations works closely with the Executive team and within a Trust Director Triumvirate, ensuring cohesive and effective leadership.
Key attributes:
- Experienced Leader: A proven track record in the NHS of developing high-performing teams that deliver safe, high quality and efficient services to our staff and patients.
- Operational Expertise: Extensive experience of managing multi-site operations.
- Problem Solver: Ability to approach complex problems with a calm and measured style.
- Collaborator: Naturally engaging and persuasive, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Focussed and Passionate: Demonstrates focus, passion, expertise and creativity
- Senior Management Experience: Previously held a senior management position with regular exposure to an Executive Team and the Board.
Above all, you will share our passion and dedication to delivering patient-centred and sustainable services, strive for excellence across the portfolio, and embody the Trust’s values in this highly visible leadership role. This is an exciting opportunity to make a substantial impact within one of the largest acute hospital Trusts in the UK.
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Interview Date: Week commencning 22nd July 2024
For further information please contact: Emily Simpson, Executive and Specialist Recruitment Lead on 07958 931414 or emily.simpson21@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
