Deputy Divisional Operations Director Group Clinical Services
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £76,965 - £88,682 Per annum, pro rata for part time roles. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS10 5NB |
| Company: | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7821170/387-NMSK3219-EGJ |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
ReportingtotheDivisionalOperationsDirector,thepostholderwillbeakeymemberofthe NMSKSeniorManagementTeamatNorthBristolNHSTrust,withadottedreportinglineto the Associate Divisional Director Surgery UHBW. They will be accountable for maximising elective activity in Trauma and Orthopaedics (T&O), Rheumatology and Pain across the Bristol Hospital Group and for facilitating the delivery of performance targets across three sites.
Additionally,thepostholderwillleadtheBristolSurgicalCentre,ensuringdeliveryofdefined benefits within the Business Case and sustaining the GIRFT Surgical Hub accreditation process. This will involve strategic system-wide leadership, influencing and collaboration with regional and national commissioners and stakeholders.
The post holder requires strong leadership, influencing and team-building skills. They will have significantoperationalmanagementexperienceinanNHSorlargepublicsector organisation, including budget accountability.
• Providesystem-wideleadershipacrossBNSSGT&Oservicessupportingclinical and non-clinical teams.
• Incollaborationwithothermembersofthedivisionalseniormanagementteam, be responsible forthe developmentand deliveryofthe businessplansforT&O services across the Bristol Hospital Group.
• Provide operational oversight, working closely with the General Managers, of the developing Rheumatology and Pain Group Clinical Services.
• Deliverbenefitsrealisation oftheT&O, Rheumatology & PainGroupClinicalServicewithoversightofclinical service integrations across acute, Sirona and primary care.
• Manage departmental budgetstoensureefficientandeffectiveuseofresources and achievement of financial targets.
• Direct line management of Assistant General Managers in T&O across the hospital group.
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed job description and responsibilities.
This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Mar 2026
ReportingtotheDivisionalOperationsDirector,thepostholderwillbeakeymemberofthe NMSKSeniorManagementTeamatNorthBristolNHSTrust,withadottedreportinglineto the Associate Divisional Director Surgery UHBW. They will be accountable for maximising elective activity in Trauma and Orthopaedics (T&O), Rheumatology and Pain across the Bristol Hospital Group and for facilitating the delivery of performance targets across three sites.
Additionally,thepostholderwillleadtheBristolSurgicalCentre,ensuringdeliveryofdefined benefits within the Business Case and sustaining the GIRFT Surgical Hub accreditation process. This will involve strategic system-wide leadership, influencing and collaboration with regional and national commissioners and stakeholders.
The post holder requires strong leadership, influencing and team-building skills. They will have significantoperationalmanagementexperienceinanNHSorlargepublicsector organisation, including budget accountability.
• Providesystem-wideleadershipacrossBNSSGT&Oservicessupportingclinical and non-clinical teams.
• Incollaborationwithothermembersofthedivisionalseniormanagementteam, be responsible forthe developmentand deliveryofthe businessplansforT&O services across the Bristol Hospital Group.
• Provide operational oversight, working closely with the General Managers, of the developing Rheumatology and Pain Group Clinical Services.
• Deliverbenefitsrealisation oftheT&O, Rheumatology & PainGroupClinicalServicewithoversightofclinical service integrations across acute, Sirona and primary care.
• Manage departmental budgetstoensureefficientandeffectiveuseofresources and achievement of financial targets.
• Direct line management of Assistant General Managers in T&O across the hospital group.
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed job description and responsibilities.
This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Mar 2026
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