Job overview

We are looking for an exceptional leader to join our senior operations team as Deputy Group Directors of Operations for Medicine Group.

We require a highly competent and motivated leader to support driving performance, strategic development, and innovation across their portfolio and group.

As the Deputy Group Director of Operations, you will collaborate with the Clinical Leads to lead, manage and support the development of the services within the designated portfolio, ensuring continuous improvement to service delivery, performance and efficiency. This role will also ensure the delivery of high quality, effective patient focussed services and the achievement of efficiency targets, financial and quality targets.

**Please be informed that the assessment for this post is due to take place 29th April 2025**

Main duties of the job

• Work in partnership with the Group Director of Operations in providing high level leadership and senior operational management of the operational teams and processes across the group
• Lead , manage and support the development of services to achieve key activity and financial targets.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams to implement service improvements, driving innovation through lean management
• Manage budgets, develop workforce strategies, and oversee risk assessments
• Deputise for the Group Director of Operations

Medicine Group– comprises the leadership and operational management of Dermatology, Respiratory and Infectious Diseases, Diabetes, Endocrine, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Endoscopy, Cardiology, Oncology, Haematology, Radiotherapy, Palliative care, Renal, Care of the Elderly and General medicine. 

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high-quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.