Job summary

The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust serves approximately 500,000 residents across Bath and Northeast Somerset, West Wiltshire, Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. With an income exceeding £500m, a workforce of 6,000, and a CQC rating of 'Good,' the Trust continues to grow and innovate. Recent developments include the acquisition of Sulis Hospital Bath, the opening of the state-of-the-art Dyson Cancer Centre and new Intensive Care Unit. Additionally, our collaboration with Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust as part of BSW presents exciting opportunities to redesign services across the system.

We are seeking a Divisional Director of Operations for our Surgery Division, which comprises nearly 1,500 WTE staff and a £120m budget. Reporting to the Divisional Director and working alongside the Divisional Director of Nursing within a triumvirate leadership team, you will oversee operational management, ensuring high-quality care and driving strategic initiatives to enhance efficiency and patient satisfaction.

Main duties of the job

• Leadership & Change Management:Provide strong, compassionate leadership to drive transformational change and strategic development.
• Operational Management:Oversee budget management, resource allocation, and performance monitoring to achieve divisional targets.
• People Development:Foster a dynamic and empowering culture, ensuring effective communication, staff development, and performance management.
• Collaboration & Communication:Strengthen partnerships within the Trust and externally, promoting the Division's achievements.
• Service & Quality Improvement:Work with clinical teams to enhance patient pathways, integrate service designs, and leverage technology for innovation.

We seek an experienced operational leader from a similarly complex environment. You will be a compassionate leader who embodies our values--Everyone Matters, Working Together, and Making a Difference--empowering teams to excel. Strong strategic, planning, and resource management skills are essential. While healthcare experience is advantageous, we welcome candidates from other sectors with transferable expertise.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a respected Trust, working alongside an ambitious divisional leadership team to shape and enhance our services. We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.