Deputy Operations Director (Head & Neck)

This post holder will be professionally accountable to the Operations Director, with a specific remit that will be agreed and reviewed according to the priorities across the care group. The role will primarily focus on:

Providing senior leadership and management support to the Directorate leadership teams

Formally deputising for the Operations Director for defined periods.

Supporting the Directorate management teams in all aspects of business and service management in order to achieve the activity levels, quality and performance standards required by the Group and the Trust.

Ensure and model best practice in relation to the management of the day to day operational services with a focus on process improvement, standardisation across services and the use of business intelligence to identify root cause analysis and fix to operational issues.

Are you ready to take your leadership career to the next level in one of the UK's largest and most respected healthcare organisations? At Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust, we're passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, and we're offering a fantastic opportunity for a driven and visionary leader to make a real impact.

This role will oversee one of our four directorates, as well as the PMO office, providing support and oversight to Cerner Go Live and post-optimisation.

The role reports directly to the Operations Director and will provide critical leadership including deputising in her absence. You will be at the heart of service delivery, driving performance improvements and working closely with Clinical Directors and a talented clinical team to shape the future of care.

We are looking for a talented, inspirational leader with a passion for healthcare, who thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you're hardworking, organised, resilient, and ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow, we want to hear from you., You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The Head & Neck Care Group at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides secondary care services for the adult population of Sheffield and highly specialised tertiary care for patients from wider geographical regions including some national services. The Care Group has a workforce of over 1,444 wte and a budget of £91.5 million.