Deputy Divisional Director of Operations

To support the Divisional Director of Operations in the Divisional Delivery & Performance and to hold all specialties to account for delivering the objectives and milestones agreed within the Trust's Annual Plan. Head of Care Group responsibilities for Specialist Medicine (which includes Dermatology, General Medicine, Rheumatology and Neurology)

Operate a system of performance management of the specialties in line with the Trust's Performance Management Framework to support the delivery of national and local performance standards and targets.

Support work across specialties to ensure that in year recovery plans are developed, tested and implemented to address any actual or potential underperformance and support specialties in the implementation of production planning.

The post holder will support specialties to develop their capability, deliver their specific performance targets and standards, develop, improve and grow the services they provide. They will provide oversight of delivery plans to the Divisional Director of Operations of that Division.

Support management of the operational performance management

structure, to achieve specific Trust and national performance targets.

Be responsible for implementation of strategies and systems that have

been devised to achieve specific national performance targets and

strategies. Ensure robust business planning and risk management

processes are applied to all service performance.

Contribute to policy making and help identify risks to achievement of

corporate operational goals.

As a key member of staff the post holder has a responsibility to uphold

the values and standards expected of all employees in East Sussex

Healthcare NHS Trust. This involves not just setting an example that

others should aspire to, but taking the responsibility to challenge those

whose behaviour is unacceptable.

Direct management of General Managers within specialities.

Manage Delegated budget of circa £50M.(This will vary depending on the

Division)

Please refer to the job description attached for more details.

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

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