via indeed · 5 June 2026 ·1 day ago

Deputy Divisional Director of Operations - Surgery, Band 8c

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Gloucester Full-time
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We have an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join the Surgical Division at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As Deputy Divisional Director of Operations for Surgery, you will provide leadership as part of the Senior Management team working for the Divisional Director.

The post requires someone with the ability to think and act strategically, set direction in a complex environment and manage relationships with a wide range of senior colleagues. You will have high level analytical, problem\-solving and communication skills, and a strong understanding of clinical specialty management across several specialties at once. You will have experience of delivering programmes of work and leading teams, including directing recovery planning at specialty level.

Both a flexible ‘can do’ attitude and a strong focus on delivery are essential. This role involves cross site working.

Additional contract details: Fixed Term or Secondment Opportunity

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As Deputy Divisional Director of Operations you will further develop knowledge, skills \& experience in:

  • Complex operational management across multiple specialties.

  • Line management of the divisional general managers.

  • Lead on cross\-divisional workstreams such as Children and Young People (CYP) elective recovery.

  • Lead on the delivery of Financial Sustainability Programme workstreams.

  • Support the delivery of high quality services to our patients through a refreshed divisional governance structure.

  • Support specialty operational delivery linked to the trust \& divisional strategic objectives.
Demonstrable experience in acute specialty management, enthusiastic \& driven, with willingness to go the extra mile to achieve what is required for our patients \& services. Educated to a Masters level or equivalent \& have demonstrable \& credible substantial experience of senior operational management roles in the health sector.

With excellent communication skills you will be able to establish your credibility at all levels internally \& externally, and be able to quickly build relationships within your own team and the wider organisation.

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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county, with over 9,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. There are a wide range of benefits for working for the Trust including supporting further professional development including MBA, Masters qualification.

Flexible on site and home working is also supported when appropriate.

As a Trust we are fully supportive of the NHS Model Employer ethos; committed to ensuring that Ethnic Minority representation, at senior management level \& beyond matches that across the NHS workforce. Applications are irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity \& gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances \& have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process; including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability

The post requires someone with the ability to think and act strategically, set direction in a complex environment and manage relationships with a wide range of senior colleagues. You will have high level analytical, problem\-solving and communication skills, and a strong understanding of clinical specialty management across several specialties at once. You will have experience of delivering programmes of work and leading teams, including directing recovery planning at specialty level.

Demonstrable experience in specialty management is required. You will need to be enthusiastic and driven, with the willingness to go the extra mile to achieve what is required for our patients and your services. You will be educated to a Masters level or equivalent and have demonstrable and credible experience of senior operational management roles in the health sector.

With excellent communication skills you will need to be able to establish your credibility at all levels internally and externally, and be able to quickly build relationships within your own team and the wider organisation. Both a flexible ‘can do’ attitude and a strong focus on delivery are essential. This role involves cross site working.

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For further information, please contact:

Name: Simon Burchfield (via Sally Walker, Divisional PA)

Job Title: Divisional Director

Phone Number: 0300 422 6221

Email address: sally.walker24@nhs.net

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