Thank you for your interest in this vacancy. We highly recommend reading our Tips on how to apply page to give you an insight on how applications are scored & shortlisted by our Recruiting Managers. These tips have been provided to give you a better chance of being shortlisted for our vacancies. North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) are working towards merging as one organisation from July 2026. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people. Should you join NBT as an employee prior to our organisations merging, your employment will be automatically transferred across to UHBW. Should your employment begin after our two Trusts merge, you will be employed directly by UHBW and therefore UHBW terms and conditions of service will apply Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms that can be used to produce new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. It is developing all the time and is now being used as a support mechanism for all kinds of content-based creations. Please note the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this. Job overview As part of the NMSK division, and in conjunction with the Divisional Operations Director, the Deputy Divisional Operations Director will provide strategic and operational leadership to the division. The Deputy Divisional Operations Director is the first point of operational escalation for Specialties and will lead an agreed portfolio across elective and non-elective services. The post holder will lead, manage and support the division to deliver its activity, financial, workforce and quality targets through the continued development of patient-focused services. The post holder will also be the lead for performance monitoring, including a specific focus on areas requiring improvement. The role will have line-management responsibility and will be regarded as a core member of the Divisional Management Team. Occasional travel to other sites within the NHS Bristol Group may be required. Advert Support the Clinical Director and Divisional Operations Director in all aspects of the Division’s management as a full member of the Division Management Team. Lead the development and implementation of annual Specialty Service Delivery Plans incorporating activity, access, financial investment and efficiency savings, workforce, clinical governance and controls assurance targets, ensuring that the plans can be delivered within existing or planned resources. In collaboration with other members of the divisional senior management team, be responsible for the delivery of annual plans (including income and performance targets ). Manage agreed budgets to ensure efficient and effective use of resources and achievement of financial targets. Performance manage the activities of the specialties to ensure the achievement of all objectives agreed with the Divisional Operations Director, initiating corrective action where required to meet activity and access targets, to achieve financial balance or as agreed with the Divisional Operations Director. Direct line management of staff, specifically the network managers hosted within the division, providing leadership and ensuring appropriate arrangements are in place to set objectives, monitor performance and agree, review and deliver personal development needs. Working for our organisation North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) form the Bristol NHS Group. As two major NHS providers, we have come together to deliver seamless, high-quality, equitable and sustainable care for every person across Bristol, Weston, South Gloucestershire, and the wider South West. With 28,000 staff and a combined turnover of over £2.2 billion, this partnership gives us the scale, influence and expertise to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally. Our Joint Clinical Strategy (JCS) sets out our vision to deliver seamless, high-quality, equitable and sustainable care for everyone who needs it. Developed by clinicians from across both Trusts, it sets out how we will combine our collective strengths to make a bigger difference for our patients, our people, the population we serve, and the public purse (the Four Ps). Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed job description and responsibilities. Please note that if you apply for a position with North Bristol NHS Trust, you may be contacted via TRAC or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your TRAC Account and email accounts including junk and spam folders. If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance. If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151. North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments. At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA people. Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.