Interim Director of Operations (6 month secondment / FTC)The Director of Operations for Barnet Hospital Business Unit is responsible for the delivery of unit operational performance management and delivery of the NHS constitution including all national and local targets. The post holder will work closely with Barnet Executive team colleagues in ensuring that patients receive care that is safe, of high quality and provided within the expected timeframes. The post holder also holds a key role working in partnership with local ICP and ICS colleagues, to continue building Barnet Hospital as an anchor institution in the community and to develop care processes and systems that improve outcomes and experience for our local patients.To be effective you will need to be a proven and credible leader that works as part of the unit leadership team to develop and sustain anorganisational culture that reflects trust values and supports the delivery of excellent services. You will have significant strategic and operationalexperience at a senior level within the NHS with a strong focus on transformational leadership, service improvement, stakeholder engagement and championing excellent patient careWe offer the opportunity to join an inspiring organisation that always thrives to provide the very best patient care and to lead change within theNHS.Pay will be at Very Senior Manager (VSM) level and subject to agreement by the Trust Remuneration Committee.We would particularly welcome applicants from BAME backgrounds.Main duties of the jobProvide strong leadership to senior management reports, ensuring thateffective management and performance systems are in place.Ensure staff are empowered to develop, lead and implement changes in service delivery in line with trust strategy and agreed trust objectives.Lead on the development of a culture of continuous improvement inorder to meet quality, financial, performance targets and standardsensuring clinical services deliver against their plans, meeting targetswithin budget.Actively promote compassionate inclusive leadership.Develop cohesive divisional teams that work together to provide thehighest quality of patient care and outcomes.Challenge conventional approaches and drive forward change whenneeded, demonstrating a commitment to creating an organisationalculture of continuous improvement.Creation and leadership of a positive engaging work environment which enables staff to flourish and be the best they can be to deliver good outcomes for patients.Ensure the highest level of clinical engagement and involvement in the development and delivery of clinical services.About usThe Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.As a senior Director with significant control of resources and accountabilities the post-holder will be subject to the requirements of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 Section 5 and in particular Schedule 4 (i.e. that they are of good character and satisfy the fit and proper person test to hold an NHS Director level appointment).Person SpecificationEducated to degree level or equivalent level experienceFurther Professional or management qualificationClear evidence of continuous personal, professional, and managerial developmentExperienceProven track record in a complex NHS organisation at a senior level including an acute trustProven record of leading complex, change and modernisation of programmes aimed at improving organisational performance and efficiency.A track record of successes in delivering against national and local targets.Track record of driving up service standards and efficiencies, and value for money.Substantial experience of leading and delivering organisational change.Experience of working in a commissioning environmentExperience of working in a commercial environmentKnowledgeExtensive knowledge and understanding of the NHS, politically astute and able to identify and work with key influencers to deliver the range of acute healthcare servicesSound understanding of national health policy and local health initiativesDemonstrable understanding of the Trust's strategic objectives, financial and management challenges and requirementsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Depending on experienceDependant on experience #J-18808-Ljbffr