Job Description

There is a permanent (Surgery) and 12 months fixed term (Medicine & Emergency care) opportunity available.



Are you an experienced, people-focused leader with a passion for delivering high-quality patient care through operational excellence? As Deputy Divisional Operations Director for Surgery or Medicine & Emergency Care, you'll play a vital role in leading transformation, driving performance, and most importantly - bringing out the very best in our teams.



We're looking for someone who leads with purpose and compassion, who can energise and empower others, and who thrives in a fast-paced environment where your leadership truly makes a difference.

What you'll do:

Lead and manage major improvement programmes that enhance patient care, safety, productivity and value for money.



Develop high-performing, motivated teams by role-modelling compassionate and inclusive leadership.

Support long-term strategic planning while delivering day-to-day excellence in performance, workforce and financial management.

Work closely with clinical and nursing leaders to ensure cohesive, well-led services.

Create a culture where staff are supported, heard, and involved in shaping service improvement.

Act as a trusted partner with commissioners, system colleagues and internal stakeholders to drive integrated care.



What we're looking for...



Master's degree or equivalent senior management experience in a complex NHS or healthcare setting.



Proven success in operational leadership, strategic planning and leading change at scale.

Strong financial, analytical and interpersonal skills.

A leadership style that reflects our Proud to CARE values - bringing compassion, ambition, respect and encouragement to everything you do.

The integrity, resilience and drive to lead through complexity and deliver real impact.



If you're passionate about people, performance and patient care - and ready to lead the way in surgical services - apply now and help us shape the future at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.



If you are interested in the role , we would recommend that you get in touch with us to discuss the role informally as part of your application Journey.



You'll thrive in this role because...



You want to work somewhere that values your leadership, supports your development, and recognises your contribution.

You'll be a key part of a collaborative, supportive Divisional leadership team with shared purpose and ambition.

You'll have the autonomy to shape services, develop talent, and drive results - all with patients at the heart.



Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, which is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles.



Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by the queen in 1985 and since then it has continued to expand and modernise, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people.



We are currently rated GOOD by the CQC.



Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.

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Primary contact for the Surgical division role - Vignesh Murali - Divisional Operations Director - email Vignesh.Murali1@nhs.net / telephone - 075557831670.



Primary contact for the Medicine & Emergency Care division role - Nicholas Parry-Okeden - Divisional Operations Director - email nicholas.parryokeden@nhs.net / telephone 01246 513403



For the Medicine & Emergency Care Division role you you can alternatively contact Jamie Temlett (Divisional Nurse Director) 07796 995846 & Katie Cave (HR Partner) 01246 516270 .



For the Surgical Division post you can alternatively contact Dr Matt Morris (Divisional Clinical Director) 07494502879 & Claire Wells (Divisional Nurse Director) 07557831530.