Together with other posts in the Divisional "Triumvirate": sets and delivers a multidisciplinary Divisional and CSU (Clinical Service Unit) strategy and vision that enables the delivery of the Trust objectives.
Together they influence the Trust's future and provide a visible, effective and shared leadership: act within the Divisional Triumvirate and with their colleagues, accepting accountability for the services provided to and for patients., 1.1 Together with other members of the Divisional Triumvirate set, deliver and clearly communicate to staff a multidisciplinary Divisional and CSU strategy and vision that enables delivery of the Trust strategy.
Delivering the Trust's Strategy
2.1 Close monitoring and analysis of the monthly bank and agency data to inform Management Board on the progress of the bank and agency project to achieve its reduced expenditure.
2.2 Contributing to the implementation of the Trust's vision and strategy at Management Board level through the development of the Divisional strategies.
Setting Direction
3.1 Contribute to the strategy and aspirations of the Trust and acts in a manner consistent with the values. Acting as a broker/bridge between health economy wide decisions and operational delivery.
3.2 Ensure that the Trust's values and supporting behaviours are embodied in the performance of the Triumvirate and all Divisional and CSU staff.
Improving The Service
4.1 Develop Divisional and CSU policies and performance management, to ensure continuing improvement against quality, efficiency and financial benchmarking.
4.2 Actively seek and support opportunities for service and clinical pathway transformation and continuing improvement, using best practice and patient experience and focus wherever possible to inform service redesign and supporting an integrated approach to patient care across Divisional, CSU, speciality and organisational boundaries.
Managing The Divisional Services and Co-ordinating CSU's
Planning:
5.1 Provide critical analytical support and business knowledge in the contracting and business planning processes.
5.2 Ensure active clinical engagement with Commissioners, developing mutual understanding of the service and challenging the Commissioners, where appropriate, on what can and should be delivered.
Managing Resources:
5.5 Ensure the most effective, productive and efficient use of all resources used within the Division and CSU's including; staff, equipment and consumables.
5.6 Manage the Divisional and CSU budgets, appropriately delegated.
Managing People:
5.8 Performance manage CSU Operational Managers and Deputy ADO.
5.9 With the relevant departmental managers ensure that support services wrap around and aligned roles meet the needs of the CSU's, i.e., HR, Finance, Information, Quality and Governance.
Managing Performance:
5.16 Ensure the performance of the Division and CSU's against all key measures of quality, efficiency, effectiveness and financial management.
5.17 Ensure the achievement of the Divisional and CSU Annual Planning Agreements (APAs).
Working With Others:
5.21 Work within the Divisional Triumvirate in a truly "multidisciplinary" way, flexibly supporting colleagues and taking on the appropriate share of joint responsibilities and workload.
5.22 Constructively and respectfully challenging colleagues within the Triumvirate in the interests of excellent analysis, problem solving and planning.
Demonstrating Personal Qualities:
5.27 Ensure their own professional and personal development, demonstrating self-awareness and willingness to continually learn and develop.
5.28 Act with integrity and treats others with respect at all times.
Other Duties
6.1 Required to participate in the Trust's Manager on call rota.

Band 8D £88,168 - £101,677 Per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you wanting to challenge your operational and strategic skills? Do you have strong senior leadership and analytical skills? Most importantly, are you committed to improving patient care and services within a hospital setting?
This is a rare opportunity for an established highly motivated and ambitious individual with the appropriate skills.
As Associate Director of Operations, you will join the friendly, rapidly growing and dynamic Medicine division - the largest and most complex division in the Trust. Your role will involve being the face of the division and ensuring Trust strategies are delivered in a timely manner whilst maintaining Trust values.
Ultimately, you will be influencing the Trust's future and provide a visible, effective and shared leadership: act within the Divisional Triumvirate and with colleagues, accepting accountability for the services provided to and for patients., MKUH staff scored highest for 'I look forward to coming to work' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
+ Free on-site parking
+ Free refreshments
+ Great flexible working opportunities
+ Discounted gym membership
+ Lease car scheme
+ Generous annual leave and pension scheme
+ On site nursery (chargeable)
+ Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news., We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.