University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Deputy General Manager Anaesthetics Directorate
The closing date is 13 February 2026
We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Deputy Operations Manager to join the Anaesthetics Directorate Team.
We require an experienced manager with a track record of managing services within an acute hospital setting and delivering targets.
You will possess the confidence and skills that will enable you to understand the complex business needs of the services you manage. You will have excellent people skills, credibility and critical thinking at every level and be able to demonstrate delivery of targets and transformational projects.
We can offer sponsorship for this post.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth / Poole Hospital
Interview date: 19th February 2026
Main duties of the job
* To be responsible for ensuring that within all specific work areas all local and national performance targets and objectives are met.
* To provide and receive highly complex and sensitive information, then effectively present the information to large and multiple teams some of which may be resistant to hearing the information or charge.
* To be responsible for ensuring the operational delivery of services; leading and effectively implementing change management initiatives to improve service provision.
* To influence the strategic development and service improvement of services within the agreed portfolio, in conjunction with the Clinical Directors, General Manager and Nursing teams.
* To participate in strategic development and service improvement of other services across the Directorate in conjunction with the General Managers and relevant Clinical Directors, Clinical Leads and Heads of Department, leading and delivering on specific projects as required.
* The portfolio may change in line with the Deputy General Manager's personal development programme and the needs of the services across the Directorate.
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
Job responsibilities
* The post holder will work with the relevant Clinical Directors, Clinical Leads, General Managers, Operational Managers, Heads of Service and Matrons, to ensure the provision of high quality patient care and the efficient use of resources.
* To be managerially responsible for a defined portfolio of services within the Directorate.
* To support the daily operational delivery of the Directorates.
* To deputise for the General Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* First degree or has appropriate level of senior management experience
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
* Acute NHS hospital operational experience
* Budgetary experience and delivery of Cost improvement schemes
Skills
* Waiting list and activity analysis
Knowledge
* Knowledge of Business Planning and implemantation
* Awareness and understanding of the wider NHS agenda
* Commissioning framework
Role specific requirements
* Excellent communication and influencing skills
* Able to lead and be part of a team
* Able to deal effectively with complaints both in person and in writing
Personal attributes
* Brings a learning mind set
* Drives for better outcomes
* Puts other' needs and perspectives at the heart of decision making
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
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