Director of Operations - Surgery & Diagnostics (Band 8c)

at  Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a Director of Operations for our Surgery and Diagnostics division!
The Director of Operations is a key part of the divisional senior leadership team, working closely with the Divisional Director and Divisional Director of Nursing.
Working with the Divisional Director and based upon the Trusts overall strategic vision and accountability framework, the Director of Operations will drive the Division’s strategy and oversee sound systems of governance and performance with support from the Deputy Chief Operating Officer.

Strategically leading the Trusts development of services with partner organisations in line with the Trust strategy
Assuring high quality care and compliance with associated standards
Meeting contractual and national performance requirements
Managing resources efficiently and within budget
Proactively monitoring and managing risk within an explicit framework of clinical and quality governance
Promoting a positive organisational culture which supports and develops staff and protects patients
Contributing to the longer term strategic planning, risk management and sustainability of the Trust and its services
Proactively manage the relationships with commissioners and partners including those at Place, and in the Integrated Care System.
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is an award-winning NHS hospital and community services trust providing high quality, personalised, acute, elective, specialist and community care for a population of over 200,000 people from a widespread area covering 700 square miles within Yorkshire and Lancashire.
Our 3,200 staff and 350 volunteers are committed to our values and behaviours. Our values are about compassion, improving lives, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients. We want to make these part of our DNA.
We understand that it’s the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience – we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment.
For further details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and person specification