Deputy General Manager
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Derby, DE22 3NE
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking, motivated and energetic operational manager to join a vibrant and committed team within The...
You will bring excellent team working abilities and communication skills with the enthusiasm to continually develop both yourself and the service. You will have a successful track record of project management and service development in a complex environment with a proven ability to engage and lead teams through change. Your organisation skills will be outstanding and you will have previous experience of business management and data analysis.
The business unit offers an environment to work in that has enthusiastic , hard working and compassionate leadership team. The team comprises of operational managers and matrons supported by excellent finance, HR, IT and administrative teams.
The team strives to continuously improve services with patients and their carers being at the centre of this. The leadership team works hard but will provide a supportive and fun working environment to work in.
Closing date of applications: 01 September 2026
Interview date: 15 September 2026
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Experience
Essential
- Proven record of robust performance management demonstrable experience of working in a operational manager post
- Excellent problem solving skills using team when appropriate
- Experience within the Healthcare sector at senior manager level including operational responsibility for complex specialities and services
- Evidence of ability to lead and motivate a team
Desirable
- Experience of strategic planning
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree or equivalent experience
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Masters Level Qualification
Planning and organising skills
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in business planning and service development
- Evidence ability to adjust plans and actions according to priority and need
- Excellent time management with ability to meet tight deadlines
Desirable
- Understanding and expereince of workforce planning
- Ability to assess the need for service developments and developing future services
Financial resources
Essential
- Experience of managing revenue budgets and resource management
Desirable
- Evidence of delivering a cost improvement within a service
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
18 August 2026
Last checked
20 August 2026
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