Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Job overview Thank you for your interest in joining us as Director of Operations for the Surgery, Anaesthetics & Critical Care Division; this post is a vital leadership role within our organisation. The Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has a wide-ranging improvement programme, including key operational commitments to improve access to Urgent & Emergency Care, Elective services, Cancer services and Diagnostic services. The organisation is proud of recent improvements made, but also humble about how much more we have to do. You will be joining at an exciting time for the Trust and for healthcare services within Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. The Trust has recently committed to forming a Group between SaTH and Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust, and now has a substantive Group Chair and Chief Executive Officer in common in place - creating the opportunity for greater collaboration and partnership working between the two organisations. The Trust also has a Chief Operating Officer (COO) and two Deputy COOs that have recently commenced in post, and so successful candidates will have the chance to join a newly formed senior leadership team. This will be an incredibly rewarding leadership role, within an ambitious senior leadership team. We are committed to working together to provide excellent care for our patients and a rewarding professional experience for our colleagues. Main duties of the job The Divisional Director of Operations (DDO) is a pivotal member of the Divisional team. The DDO will contribute to the development, implementation and delivery of the Trust's strategic and operational objectives to provide services that optimise patient care, ensure efficient use of resources and promote a culture that is progressive, inclusive and driven by a core set of values. The Divisional Director of Operations has devolved responsibility and accountability for the operational delivery and strategic development of the Division. The DDO's key role is to support the Divisional Medical Director and Director of Nursing alongside their teams in ensuring the provision of high quality, efficient and effective services, contribute to the strategic direction of the Division and provide general management expertise to the Divisional Medical Director and Clinical Directors to enable them to effectively discharge their responsibilities and accountabilities. The post holder will act as a role model for outstanding leadership and management and play a vital role in developing and implementing the Division's clinical and business strategy, service developments and business plans in line with the Trust's vision, values and strategic goals. The DDO contributes to the Trust's wider strategic and service development agenda, taking responsibility for Trust-wide projects as agreed. Working for your organisation The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust's catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. Our main service locations are The Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes drive apart. Together they provide the vast majority of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care. We also provide services such as consultant-led outreach clinics at the Wrekin Community Clinic, Telford, the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Gobowen and the Bridgnorth, Ludlow and Whitchurch Community Hospitals. We employ more than 7,500 staff, and hundreds of staff and students from other organisations also work in our hospitals. We bene?t from around 1,000 wonderful volunteers, and our main charitable partners are the League of Friends at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Friends of the Princess Royal Hospital, and the Lingen Davies Cancer Appeal which is based at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

Job overview As Deputy Chief People Officer for The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust and Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust, you will play a crucial role in shaping and implementing the joint people strategy, driving transformational change throughout both organisations. Your efforts will be pivotal in addressing the workforce challenges within the NHS, whilst creating new opportunities. Prioritising the wellbeing, safety, and engagement of our staff, while ensuring patients remain at the heart of our efforts, is essential. We are looking for an inspiring leader who is action oriented, highly motivated, and passionate about building high performing and engaged teams. This presents an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious People and OD team, where the two Boards of Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust and The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust have agreed to establish a Group between the two organisations to accelerate our exciting transformational work. For an informal discussion about the role with the Chief People Officer, please contact Kelly Hall, Executive Assistant (email:) Main duties of the job Provide leadership, vision, and direction for the People & OD Directorate Support and deputise for the Chief People Officer, ensuring the development and delivery of the Joint People Strategy through operational plans Offer leadership and strategic direction to team leads, ensuring they are supported to meet their role and team objectives, while maintaining effective and supportive relationships across all areas of the People & OD Division. Support innovative workforce plans that align with new ways of working and the assumptions in the workforce strategy. Foster a culture where operational HR advice is based on expertise and is supportive, considerate, and value adding. Working for your organisation Our vision, "To provide care for the communities we serve," is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families. If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together! Detailed job description and main responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.