Job summaryThe Medicine and Urgent Care division is looking for a motivated individual to take up the role of divisional director of operations for 12 months.You will have a proven track record in managing NHS services at a senior level and will work within a divisional triumvirate leading teams who deliver patient care across acute and community services. Your main base will be at Barnet Hospital where you will work with closely with peers in other divisions and the executive team for the Barnet Business unit, you will also spend some time at The Royal Free Hospital.Main duties of the jobReporting to the divisional director, the divisional director of operations will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of services, within budget (Income & Expenditure) for an agreed level of activity at an expected level of service and clinical quality. The divisional director of operations, divisional director and divisional nurse director will provide leadership and direction for the division ensuring that this supports the trust's strategic vision for high quality patient centred care, excellence in education and world class research. They will ensure that effective management and delivery underpins the leadership of the division and that the divisional director is supported to ensure that leadership decisions are translated into transforming and delivery of services.About usThe divisional structure provides a strong foundation from which to continue the development of a high performing organisation as measured in clinical, academic, financial and patient perception dimensions.Each hospital unit consists of three divisions of the four possible clinical divisions with a divisional director, director of operations divisional nurse director, grouping the larger number of service delivery units or clinical academic units.The clinical divisions are:Urgent Care DivisionSurgery and Associated Services DivisionWomen and Children's DivisionJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe divisional director of operations will work in partnership with the divisional director to ensure the full engagement of all staff in the division in the delivery of the divisions strategy. In addition the divisional director of operations will play a lead role in the relevant clinical practice group.The divisional director of operations will have responsibility for the operational management of the division, ensuring the effective implementation of national and local strategies and the delivery of service objectives within available resources on all sites (both within and outside the trust) within the remit of the division.The divisional director of operations is expected to lead on designated trust wide developments which cross divisions and integrate streamlined services.The applicant will be expected to deputise for the Divisional Director and Director of Operations as required.Person SpecificationValuesEssentialDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust ValuesEducation & professional QualificationsEssentialMinimum of 1 st degree or equivalentManagement qualification or equivalent experienceEvidence of continuing personal developmentDesirablePost graduate qualificationExperienceEssentialA track record of successful healthcare management.Substantial management experience, the majority at senior level.Demonstrated success in delivering change and performance with and through others across the organisation.In depth professional knowledge in a number of disciplines acquired through training and experience over an extended periodBudget management including a number of departmental budgets, budgets of several million points, cost savings programmes/income generation and service line costing.Experience of transformation programmes and delivery of service improvement programmes.Experience of service development and innovation.Proven experience of analysing complex problems and successfully adapting practical and pragmatic solutionsLeadership of a multi-disciplinary team.DesirableClinical experience, experience of working with managed clinical networks.Understanding of market analysisSkills and aptitudesEssentialHighly developed change leaders able to effectively influence through motivating and energising others in the organisation for the best possible patient results and organisational processes.Adaptability and flexibility, capable of dealing with high degrees of ambiguity and establishing a direction for others using wherever possible sound coaching and mentoring style.Exceptional excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to think and plan strategically, technically and creatively with the ability to prioritise work programmes in the face of competing demands.Accomplished at leading and delivering to deadlines and within set resources.Aptitude to engage in constructive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to achieve success through partnershipExcellent negotiating skills to successfully influence and persuade others.Specialist Commissioning of NSCAG and other centrally funded programmes, knowledge of data recording issues, (including quality audits), use of patient information systems.DesirableKnowledge of key national policy issues within servicesPersonal Qualities & attributesEssentialAbility to apply intense concentration when required, for example at board meetings, during negotiations and when giving evidenceAbility to work under pressure in a dynamic environmentAble to adapt to changing requirements of the postDiplomatic styleAttention to detailDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Free London NHS Foundation TrustAddressBarnet HospitalWellhouse LaneBarnetEN5 3DJEmployer's websitehttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)