Senior Operations Manager (Rehabilitation Units)

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Role Summary

This Senior Operations Manager will be responsible for the RDUH's four Community Hospitals and the Mardon Neuro Specialist Rehabilitation Unit.

About the Role

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More detail about the role

Working with the clinical leads and Operations Manager, the postholder will be responsible for the overall operational performance and quality and safety of these units. With over 100 rehabilitation beds within this group of services, there is scope to develop the units to ensure that they are serving the needs of the local population.

There is significant support in place to enable the postholder to bring success to this role. Collaboration with senior nursing, therapy and medical staffing will be critical to bringing about change. The units are currently supported by an Operations Manager and there is a framework in place to support performance, quality and safety. The post holder will need to be a visible leader who is comfortable solving complex problems involving multiple stakeholders.

The Standard Operating Procedure for the units has recently been refreshed. Focuses for the role include developing the units so that the standards set out are met and that these are being monitored, collaborating with clinicians to test and refine new clinical pathways, improving systems and assurance to track operational performance and clinical activity and reviewing and improving productivity of the units.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience and an ability to work at this level. The successful candidate will be comfortable working operationally and strategically. Strong communication skills and an ability to work with a range of people will be essential to being success to the role.

We encourage any interested applicants to make contact to discuss the role prior to application.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week

Interview Date: 13th and 14th February 2025

For further information please contact initially: Lisa Deighton, Community Care Group Administrator at lisadeighton@nhs.net to book time with the appropriate manager.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available - if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.