Interim Deputy Group Director of Operations – NHS Acute Trust, Midlands Band: 8c (NHS Agency Capped Rates) Contract: 6 months initially (potential to extend) Location: Midlands Start Date: ASAP An NHS Acute Trust in the Midlands is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Interim Deputy Group Director of Operations to provide operational leadership and drive performance improvement across a defined Clinical Group. This pivotal role offers an opportunity to influence and shape service delivery at a senior level during a key period of transformation and recovery. Working in close collaboration with the Group Director of Operations, this role will support the delivery of high-quality, patient-focused care through effective leadership, robust performance management, and strategic operational oversight. Key Responsibilities: Provide senior operational leadership across clinical specialities, supporting performance improvement, efficiency, and service delivery. Lead Trust-wide service improvement initiatives, including theatre and outpatient productivity programmes, ensuring timely delivery of objectives. Drive the achievement of key performance targets including RTT, cancer, elective recovery, and other national standards. Ensure rigorous day-to-day operational management, including financial and workforce performance within the Clinical Group. Deliver robust theatre and outpatient scheduling processes to optimise capacity a...