Clinical Operations Director The closing date is 13 January 2026 About the Role Are you an experienced leader with a passion for clinical transformation and operational excellence? We are seeking a dynamic Clinical and Operations Director to lead the development and delivery of the Target Operating Model (TOM) for a major capital project within the Norfolk and Waveney Healthcare system. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of care across the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group (NWUHG), supporting the New Hospital Programme (NHP) at both Queen Elizabeth Hospital and James Paget University Hospital. You will provide strategic leadership and assurance for a range of projects and co‑dependencies, ensuring our estate aligns with future clinical and professional needs and meets Hospital 2.0 standards. The role requires a strong background in NHS clinical transformation, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders, including clinical and operational staff, system partners, ICB, NHSE, and NHP. Join us and help deliver a new era of healthcare for Norfolk and Waveney Key Responsibilities

Lead clinical and operational transformation across the programme, assuring delivery of an integrated TOM aligned to Hospital 2.0 strategic objectives. Manage programme and scheme resources across both sites through matrix management, ensuring alignment with group transformation and ICB objectives. Directly manage workstream leads for clinical transformation, operations, digital, and workforce, maintaining strong links with group functions. Engage and co‑design with a broad range of partners, stakeholders, and service users. Provide expert advice to executive and board forums. Oversee the development of the TOM for the New QEH and Future Paget, ensuring alignment with NHP guidance and group clinical strategy. Support business case development, ensuring requirements are met at group, NHP/NHSE, and local levels. Lead on investment objectives, critical success factors, and monitor progress. Plan and manage collaboration between clinical and operational teams to ensure seamless service integration in the new hospital model of care. Depute for the Programme Director as required.

About us We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential. What We Offer The chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare across two major hospital sites. Opportunities for professional development and to work at the forefront of NHS transformation. A supportive, innovative, and collaborative working environment. Person Specification Qualifications

A Master's degree or relevant certification and experience including management training or qualification.

Experience

Experience in managing large‑scale transformation projects within the NHS involving clinical services.

Skills

Proficient in project management methodologies, tools, and software.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Contact James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s Lynn & James Paget University Hospital, Gorleston Band Band 9 (subject to evaluation) Contract Permanent Reference number 177‑CORP‑7685351 Job locations Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s Lynn & James Paget University Hospital, Gorleston #J-18808-Ljbffr