Deputy Divisional Head of Operations - MRC

The Deputy Divisional Head of Operations (DDHO) is a key member of the Divisional Team and will contribute to ensuring the operational performance of the Division on a day to day basis, delivering safe, effective efficient service to patients. The post-holder is responsible for the management of local and national access targets and supporting the Directorates in delivering people, performance and financial objectives whilst improving the operational effectiveness of the Division. The post holder plays a vital role in supporting the DDO and senior Divisional Team in developing and implementing the Divisional strategy in line with the Trust's vision, values and strategic goals., An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Deputy Divisional Head of Operations to join Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts MRC team (Medicine Rehabilitation and Cardiothoracic) The Deputy Divisional Director of Operations is a pivotal member of the MRC Divisional Team and will contribute to ensuring the operational performance of the Division on a day to day basis, delivering safe, effective efficient service to patients. The post-holder is responsible for the management of local and national access targets and supporting the Directorates in delivering people, performance and financial objectives whilst improving the operational effectiveness of the Division. You will play a vital role in supporting the Divisional Director of Operations and Senior Divisional Team in developing and implementing the Divisional strategy in line with the Trust's vision, values and strategic goals.,

• Under the supervision of the DDO, and in collaboration with other members of the divisional team, play a key role in leading the Division's contribution towards ensuring that the operational performance of the Division on a day to day basis delivers a safe, effective, efficient service to patients and enhances the patient's experience.
• Assist the DDO in operational planning, compliance with targets and performance standards, supporting the Directorates in delivering people, performance and financial objectives whilst improving the operational effectiveness of the Division.
• Responsible for providing key leadership in the management and monitoring of all access targets including 4 hour standard, RU, Cancer and CQUIN's.
• Work in collaboration with the Senior Finance Business Partner (SFBP) and the Directorates to develop and implement a rolling Quality Efficiency Programme ensuring quality impact assessments are undertaken and shared.
• Support the Senior Divisional and Directorate teams in delivering people, performance and financial objectives whilst improving the operational effectiveness of the Division that ensure patients are effectively managed through their pathway within waiting time requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the Finance, HR and PM0 teams, providing leadership and support to ensure delivery of the Divisional objectives, representing the teams at a corporate level as required.
  
  Educated to first degree level or equivalent experience
• Further training to Masters level or equivalent experience., Previous successful management experience at a senior level within the NHS
• Highly developed leadership and organisational skills
• Highly developed specialist knowledge of NHS policy, health sector practices and functions of NHS provider organisations and current targets in place
• Clear understanding of NHS agenda
• High level of understanding of NHS contracting and funding flows
• Proven track record of senior operational management in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Extensive experience of influencing decision making within a large and complex organisation., Demonstrates ability to analyse complex facts or situations in relation to performance targets, strategy, finance
• Proven track record of managing operating budgets and delivering financial balance
• Experience of implementing and evaluating a range of projects/initiatives that represent solutions to changing workforce/service environments
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Experience of formulating long term strategic plans and impact on the organisation - translating business strategy into operational delivery
• Experience of managing organisational change including working with clinical & non clinical staff to change team structures and ways of working
  
  Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel., This is an exciting time to be working at Oxford University Hospitals Foundation NHS Trust, one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country, with a national and international reputation both for the excellence of its services and its role in teaching, education and research. The Trust consists of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, the Churchill Hospital and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.