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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Healthcare
  • Leicester

AI generated summary

  • You need significant senior leadership experience in healthcare, a track record in operational excellence, strategic skills, budget management, and a commitment to equality and diversity.
  • You will operationally lead the Women’s Hospital, support high-quality patient care, deputize for the Head of Operations, and provide strategic leadership across services for effective patient care.

Requirements

  • - Significant experience in a senior leadership role within a healthcare environment
  • - Proven track record of driving operational excellence and delivering high-quality patient care
  • - Strong strategic thinking and planning skills
  • - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • - Ability to work collaboratively across different teams and services
  • - Experience in managing a large budget and workforce
  • - Understanding of healthcare policies and best practices
  • - Commitment to promoting equality and diversity within the workforce and patient care
  • - Ability to make decisions and take initiative in a fast-paced environment
  • - Knowledge of service development and implementation of new initiatives

Responsibilities

  • - Operationally lead the Women’s Hospital, working alongside the Women’s Hospital Quadrumvirate Senior Leadership Team
  • - Support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement
  • - Deputise for the Head of Operations in the full range of duties and have fully delegated decision-making responsibilities during any period of deputising
  • - Provide operational and strategic leadership to a significant collection of services as well as a wider portfolio of cross-service responsibilities in support of the delivery of high-quality, effective, and efficient patient care

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of the Deputy Head of Operations role?

The primary purpose of the role is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.

Who will the Deputy Head of Operations work with?

The Deputy Head of Operations will work alongside the Women’s Hospital Quadrumvirate Senior Leadership Team.

What services does the Women’s Hospital provide?

The Women’s Hospital offers tertiary care services, including two maternity sites, a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and an expansive tertiary Gynaecology service.

What is the budget of the wider Clinical Management Group (CMG)?

The wider CMG has a budget exceeding £200 million.

How many colleagues are part of the workforce in the CMG?

The CMG has a workforce of more than 2,000 colleagues.

What are the four primary goals of the new strategy from 2023-2030?

The four primary goals are high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence.

What values will the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust promote?

The values include being compassionate, proud, inclusive, and acting as one team.

Who should I contact for further details or informal visits regarding this role?

You can contact Oliver White, the Head of Operations, at oliver.white@uhl-tr.nhs.uk.

Will the Deputy Head of Operations have decision-making responsibilities?

Yes, the Deputy Head of Operations will have fully delegated decision-making responsibilities during any period of deputizing for the Head of Operations.

How many births per year does the Women's Hospital maternity site deliver?

The maternity site delivers in excess of 10,000 births per year.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

NHS Trust providing caring at its best to residents of Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland #TeamUHL

Science & Healthcare
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10,001+
Employees
2000
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust provides a wide range of acute and specialist healthcare services across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. Their ultimate mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, advancing health and improving patient outcomes through excellent service and innovative practices. Their purpose is to offer accessible, comprehensive medical care, ensuring the well-being and health of their community.