Deputy General Manager | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £55,690 - £62,682 pa |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Derby, DE22 3NE |
| Cwmni: | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7531574/320-WC-1135 |
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An opportunity has arisen for a Deputy General Manager to join the Paediatric Business Unit, within Women's & Children's Division. The Deputy General Manager will work as part of the triumvirate management team of the Urgent Care pathway, working closely with the Matron and Assistant Clinical Director, as well as providing visible and effective leadership for their clinical area team.
The Deputy General Manager will be required to support the General Manager and Clinical Director in guiding and leading change within the Business Unit. The post holder will support the General Manager in the day to day operational and performance management of the business unit with a focus on the urgent care pathway. The post holder will provide effective leadership contributing towards the achievement of key local and national performance and finance targets.
The right candidates will have extensive NHS operational management experience and a proven track record in delivering change management in order to improve services for patients.
Informal visit / conversations are welcomed.
If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions.
Closing date of applications: 8 March 2026
Interview date: 20 March 2026
The post holder will be responsible for the management of the Urgent Care Pathway with a focus on triumvirate leadership and the delivery of key local and national performance and financial targets.
The post holder will support the General Manager in the day to day operational and performance management of the business unit. To provide effective leadership contributing towards the achievement of the financial forecast and delivery of contracted activity and performance targets. Implementing local and national policy/strategy and deliver service development.
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities: Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
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This advert closes on Sunday 8 Mar 2026