Job overview
The Deputy Divisional Director of Operations helps lead the Medicine and Emergency Care Division, with a main focus on urgent and emergency care.
They make sure services run safely every day, meet key targets, and give patients the best possible care.
They support teams across the hospitals, helping them plan, solve problems, and improve how services work.
They help manage budgets, staff, and resources to make sure the Division stays efficient and delivers good value.
They work closely with senior leaders and partners across the NHS to improve patient pathways and plan for the future.
They also step in for the Divisional Director of Operations when needed and help lead important decisions for the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as Deputy Divisional Director of Operations (DDDO) for Medicine and Emergency Care (MEC), with the primary portfolio of Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) and form part of the MEC leadership team. On behalf of the Divisional Director of Operations (DDO) for MEC, the postholder is responsible for coordinating and prioritising the effective and efficient delivery of highly complex UEC services, including new projects and the management of operational business on a day-to-day basis, meeting all necessary standards of safety, quality, and patient access within agreed resources and budget. This will include responsibility for the achievement of the relevant key performance standards and access targets, contractual obligations including all regulatory standards.
Working for your organisation
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid-Wales.
This is a fantastic time to be joining our team and helping shape the future success of MEC. The successful candidate will contribute to key strategic developments for the benefit of the residents of Shropshire and mid-Wales; they will have an innovative and persuasive approach, experienced in creating the business case and project plans for approved schemes.
Applications are therefore invited from enthusiastic professionals with excellent people skills and an excellent track record of success, including sound financial and business achievement. You will be creative, self-motivated, proactive and comfortable with managing complex problems.
