Band 9 Divisional Director of Operations | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £117,645 - £134,103 per annum inclusive of HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, NW3 2QG |
| Company: | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7732203/391-RFL-7732203 |
Summary
The Royal Free Hospital is looking for a motivated individual to take up the role of divisional director of operations within the Oncology, Rare Diseases, Liver Digestive Health health unit.
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 services. Your main base will be at Royal Free Hospital where you will work with closely with peers in other divisions and the executive team for the Royal Free Health heath unit.
Reporting to the divisional director and professionally accountable to the director of operations , 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 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 clinical director is supported to ensure that leadership decisions are translated into transforming and delivery of services.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
This advert closes on Thursday 29 Jan 2026