Job overview Closing Date: 23/02/2026 Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 24/02/2026 Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 02/03/2026 This is an exciting opportunity to join the MSK & Therapies Clinical Service Unit (CSU) as Deputy General Manager, supporting the General Manager and CSU triumvirate to deliver safe, high-quality, and sustainable services for patients. The post holder will play a key leadership role in the day-to-day operational management of the CSU, supporting performance across access, finance, quality, and workforce. Working closely with clinical and managerial colleagues, you will help ensure services are responsive, well-governed, and aligned with Trust strategy and priorities. You will contribute to service improvement, transformation, and problem-solving, maintaining a strong focus on patient experience, clinical safety, and quality. The role requires balancing operational delivery with longer-term service development, ensuring performance and business integrity are upheld alongside high standards of care. Working Trust-wide under the direction of the General Manager, you will represent them at meetings as required and act as a visible, supportive leader for clinical teams, fostering strong collaborative relationships. This role would suit an experienced operational manager seeking a developmental step into a senior leadership role within a complex, clinically driven environment. Advert Support the General Manager in delivering all local and national performance targets, working collaboratively with clinical and managerial colleagues to develop and implement sustainable solutions to operational challenges. Take responsibility for the day-to-day operational delivery of services within the agreed portfolio, leading and embedding change management initiatives that improve service quality, efficiency, and patient experience. Influence and contribute to the strategic development of services, working closely with Clinical Directors, General Managers, and Deputy Directors of Nursing to shape and deliver service improvement priorities. Lead and deliver strategic development and transformation programmes as required, ensuring alignment with Trust objectives and clinical strategy. Ensure robust performance management across all areas of responsibility, with clear oversight of access, quality, workforce, and financial performance. Manage resources effectively, including workforce, estates, and finances, in line with agreed objectives and within the parameters set by the General Manager. Working for our organisation Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust: We value people We are one team We care We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will be expected to work with minimal supervision and have significant autonomy in the delivery of the above and be responsible for his/her professional actions. The post holder will hold sole responsibility for a range of duties and services, organising their own workload and working within established policies, procedures and guidelines, as agreed with the General Manager.