Deputy Director of Operations
| Posting date: | 05 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £76,965.00 to £88,682.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £76965.00 - £88682.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 September 2025 |
| Location: | Wakefield, WF1 4DG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9377-25-0316 |
Summary
Educated to Masters level or equivalent professional qualification or equivalent experience Management qualification or post graduate diploma Continuing professional development Extensive recent experience at senior management level, within an acute hospital setting, to include line-management experience of a large, multi-professional staff group. Evidence of being able to provide strong professional leadership Able to build rapport and credibility with senior clinical and managerial teams Evidence of effective team building Evidence of having managed large pay and non-pay budgets and achievements of CIPs Experience in general/operational management including managing staff performance and managing change at a senior management or professional level Experience of active performance management Experience of implementing change management projects to develop or improve services Service planning and business case preparation Demonstrates ability to develop and utilise effective professional networks Extensive experience of operational resilience and capacity planning to support delivery of the improved utilisation and productivity of resources Ability to lead, manage and implement change to improve services to patients Knowledge of organisational performance management principles and practice Knowledge and application of key policies and procedures including 18 weeks, Health and Safety, HR policy, and infection control Awareness of own limitations. Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to communicate at all levels Highly developed interpersonal skills Ability to negotiate and influence Ability to lead, manage and promote change Ability to think strategically Ability to prioritise and manage a changing agenda Ability to enable, support and empower others High level of energy, stamina and enthusiasm Ability to be credible and confident with both clinicians and senior management, able to command respect