Job overview

The post holder will be responsible for the operational management of all aspects of relevant specialties across all sites in which they operate including the delivery of performance against financial and activity targets; supporting the development and delivery of service strategy; organisational development and the management of risk.

The post holder will work in partnership with the Group Director of Operations in providing high level of leadership and organisational ability to ensure that all operational processes are developed and implemented to support the Speciality Group. This will require the post holder to ensure the full engagement of all staff in the relevant specialities.

**Interview for this post are due to take place 29th April 2025**

Main duties of the job

• Lead and deliver Trust wide service improvement projects within required timescale
• Lead and manage relevant specialities, ensuring clear communication and robust implementation of policy, business objectives and agreed targets
• Ensure sound operational management of all areas with robust, reviewable systems, working with operational nursing and clinical colleagues as required
• Manage the operational performance of relevant specialties to achieve delivery of national and local targets, the development and delivery of improvement plan
• Deliver against agreed financial and activity profiles for relevant specialities, identify risks and implement and review risk reduction strategies
• Implement and review systems and processes so that Speciality budgets are effectively managed and financial balance is achieved, within Trust budgetary rules, Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions
• Ensure adherence to HR and governance strategies and policies within relevant specialities in order to achieve compliancy with Trust policies and procedures, best practice, relevant legislation and regulatory provisions.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence^® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.