Overview
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
Responsibilities
* 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.
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
Additional duties
* 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.
This advert closes on Friday 13 Feb 2026
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