Contact information
For further information in respect of the above post or to arrange a visit, applicants may contact Chelsea Bond, Divisional Personal Assistant on c.bond6@nhs.net or 01924 543123.
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for to join the Senior Operational Management team at Mid Yorkshire NHS Hospital Trust.
The Families & Clinical Support Services Division has a post for Therapies and MY Psychology Services.
You will be working alongside the Director of Operations, the Divisional Clinical Director and the wider team inclusive of other Deputy Director of Operations, Director of Midwifery & Womens Health and Clinical and Professional Leads. You will contribute to the leadership of the Division and be responsible for the delivery of service, quality, financial and other performance targets within your services.
Our success is dependent upon our staff engagement and commitment, and you must be able to work in a collaborative, compassionate and supportive manner in order to foster success and a can do attitude.
For further information in respect of the above post or to arrange a visit, applicants may contact Chelsea Bond, Divisional Personal Assistant on c.bond6@nhs.net or 01924 543123.
Main duties
The Deputy Director of Operations is a key position within the Trust’s senior management structure, and in conjunction with the Director of Operations, is responsible for the leadership, management and delivery of the programme of work.
The post holder will contribute to the leadership of the Trust and be responsible for the delivery of service, quality, financial and other performance targets as determined by the Director of Operations and the Chief Operating Officer. The post holder is expected to ensure that they and their teams deliver the Trust’s development, leadership, communications plans and objectives. In addition the post holder will be responsible for service, workforce and financial planning within relevant services and will work closely with other managers and clinicians to support Trust-wide objectives.
The post holder is corporately and individually responsible for delivering the Trust’s Values and Behaviours, strategic direction and business objectives.
Please refer to attached full job description and person specification
Key requirements
You will have experience of leading on the delivery of complex change and service improvement and be able to demonstrate significant competence through a proven track record of delivery and management within in a complex organisation. You will have a strong positive leadership style that has impacted on patients and staff.
You will be required to participate in the senior manager on call rota and contribute to strategic and operational decision making so must be confident, and have an ability to communicate at all levels with a clear demonstration of Trust values and Behaviours.
The successful candidate will have a significant amount of experience at senior NHS management level, ensuring safe and effective delivery of services. You will be familiar with the national key indicators and ensure you are able to support the positive delivery of them.
The post holder will demonstrate skills of influencing and information literacy in managing complex scenarios. Importantly the post holder will be collaborative and have the ability to work across organisational boundaries working with a number of partners and influencing local strategy.
In return, you will be welcomed to a highly motivated team, have the opportunity to influence how we work and gain significant job satisfaction by helping to further improve the services that we provide to our local population.
Be part of MY team
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance:
We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Our benefits
- Access to the NHS pension plan
- Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
- Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
- Extensive benefits and support, including:
- Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Home electronics scheme
- Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
- Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
- Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
- Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
- Career progression, training and support
Skilled worker sponsorship
You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site.
