Divisional Director of Operations for NOTSSCaN | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 02 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,179 - £125,637 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 January 2026 |
| Location: | Oxford, OX3 9DU |
| Company: | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7647982/321-NOTS-7647982-B9 |
Summary
The Neurosciences, Trauma, Orthopaedic & Rheumatology, Opthalmology, Theatres WW, JR2 and Children & Neonates (NOTSSCaN) Division at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is currently looking to appoint a Divisional Director of Operations (DDO).
The DDO will play an active role in contributing to the strategic direction of the Division and be managerially accountable to the Divisional Director and professionally to the Chief Operating Officer for the provision of high quality services which are safe and efficient. As a senior leader within the Division, the DDO will work closely with the senior Divisional team, Directorates and contribute to the overall vision, direction and performance of the Division.
The DDO is a pivotal member of the Divisional team. The DDO will contribute to the development, implementation and delivery of the Trust’s strategic and operational objectives to provide services that optimise patient care, ensure efficient use of resources and promote a culture that is progressive, inclusive and driven by a core set of values.
key responsibilities of the role are:
• Strategic Development
• Business Planning/Service Development
• Operational Performance
• Workforce Planning and Engagement
• Clinical Governance, Quality and Safety
• Leadership and Management
• Corporate Leadership
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching Trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for more details on the post.
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This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025
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