Associate Director of Operations

This division brings together the functions of Trust wide Theatres, Anaesthetic & Critical Care teams whilst also having a portfolio of General Surgery and Urology Clinical specialities. The role has operational and strategic opportunities linking with the National Theatre teams, GIRFT, National Bowel Screening Programme teams and the Cancer Alliance. The post works closely with the ICS performance teams whilst leading the internal delivery of cancer and RTT performance. We are looking for an effective leader with proven delivery experience in a fast paced environment who will approach this interesting and varied position with energy and enthusiasm. The division has implemented a successful Theatre Improvement Programme across its sites and is leading the way with colleagues in the Specialist Surgery Division in implementing the Trust's new dedicated Elective Centre (Elective Centre Ashford Surrey - ECAS). Building on the significant progress made in running operational services and delivering effective leadership balanced with scrutiny, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the division to ensure that operational delivery ensures high quality patient care and enables the Trust to achieve its performance and quality objectives. This role will be involved in exciting new portfolio of work such as ECAS and working with partners to have the Elective Centre be GIRFT accredited., Working closely with the Divisional Director and Divisional Chief Nurse the post holder will develop, direct and lead strategic direction, service improvement and performance strategies and policies to support the delivery of flexible, efficient, effective and safe services across the division.

You will have senior operational level experience within the NHS with proven expert management and leadership skills in a diverse, service-focused, complex organisation including staff management, change management, performance management, and service transformation. As an experienced senior manager, you will thrive in complex, dynamic and challenging environments. A highly visible and innovative leader, you will motivate teams; creating a culture in which we can fulfil our huge potential. We are seeking a resilient and collaborative leader with a proven track record of delivering continual performance improvement and transforming the delivery of healthcare services with a good knowledge of digital opportunities and innovation to support clinical outcomes and service delivery.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey. We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care. We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• On-site Nurseries
• On-site staff cafes
• On-site parking
• Support in career development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics