Overview
Reporting to the Divisional Operations Director, the post holder will be a key member of the NMSK Senior Management Team at North Bristol NHS Trust, with a dotted reporting line to the Associate Divisional Director Surgery UHBW. They will be accountable for maximising elective activity in Trauma and Orthopaedics (T&O), Rheumatology and Pain across the Bristol Hospital Group and for facilitating the delivery of performance targets across three sites.
Additionally, the post holder will lead the Bristol Surgical Centre, ensuring delivery of defined benefits within the Business Case and sustaining the GIRFT Surgical Hub accreditation process. This will involve strategic system‑wide leadership, influencing and collaboration with regional and national commissioners and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
* Provide system-wide leadership across BNSSG T&O services supporting clinical and non‑clinical teams.
* In collaboration with other members of the divisional senior management team, be responsible for the development and delivery of the business plans for T&O services across the Bristol Hospital Group.
* Provide operational oversight, working closely with the General Managers, of the developing Rheumatology and Pain Group Clinical Services.
* Deliver benefits realisation of the T&O, Rheumatology & Pain Group Clinical Service with oversight of clinical service integrations across acute, Sirona and primary care.
* Manage departmental budgets to ensure efficient and effective use of resources and achievement of financial targets.
* Direct line management of Assistant General Managers in T&O across the hospital group.
Qualifications
* Significant operational management experience in an NHS or large public sector organisation, including budget accountability.
* Strong leadership, influencing and team‑building skills.
About North Bristol NHS Trust
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award‑winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first‑class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti‑discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Additional Information
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed job description and responsibilities.
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