Deputy Associate Director of Operations - Core Clinical

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven experienced operational manager to join our Core Clinical Division in the role of Deputy Associate Director of Operations.
Working with an engaged team of dedicated healthcare professionals including the Clinical Director, Clinical Leads and Heads of Service, you will support and develop services, focusing on Performance data and delivery of Key Performance Indicators, all whilst maintaining financial performance. You will be responsible for the delivery of safe, efficient and high-quality care to our patients as well as progressing the portfolio of services within a business focus environment. The role also has line management responsibility for our Bowel Cancer and Diabetic Eye Screening Programmes, alongside working with our Cancer Services teams.
You will ideally have NHS experience and possess a strong track record of operational delivery, strong financial management and skills, coupled with effective leadership skills. You will also have the ability to develop strong, productive and collaborative relationships both internally and with key stakeholders.

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

Interview date: w/c 11 May 2026

Together with other posts in the Divisional "Triumvirate": Sets and delivers a multidisciplinary Divisional and CSU (Clinical Service Unit) strategy and vision that enables the delivery of the Trust objectives, whilst improving the service for patients. Together they influence the Trust's future. The postholder will work autonomously, interpreting policies and practices, advising the Triumvirate on how to apply these in practice across the division.

Establish excellent relationships with the internal and external staff groups and stakeholders to facilitate robust service delivery, successful development of clinical services utilising best practice methodologies.

Establish effective relationships with clinical staff and other stakeholders to assist with ensuring financial targets and cost improvement programmes are delivered to agreed budgets.

Work with other service/directorate leaders in the achievement of corporate objectives.

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

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Creating A Vision
Together with other members of the Divisional Triumvirate set, deliver and clearly communicate to staff a multidisciplinary Divisional and CSU strategy and vision that enables delivery of the Trust strategy.

Delivering the Trust's Strategy
Contributing to the implementation of the Trust's vision and strategy at Management Board level through the development of the Divisional strategies.

Human Resource Management
Management responsibility for recruitment, retention, disciplinary and grievance, and all staffing issues within the directorate/services.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.