Job Introduction
Are you ready to take the next step in your career with DHU Healthcare? We’re offering an exciting internal opportunity for a Deputy Operations Manager to build on your experience, develop your leadership skills, and play a key role in supporting our patients and teams.
This is your chance to grow within DHU, contribute to our shared success, and continue making a real difference every day.
Location: No2 Roundhouse Road, Pride Park, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8JE
Working Patterns: 37.5 hours per week, 12-month Secondment
Competitive salary: DHU Band 6.0, £37,338 per annum (pro rata)
What your typical day looks like:
- Providing full support to the Senior Management Team to ensure services operate effectively and efficiently meeting contractual requirements
- Undertaking responsibility for the management of all non-clinical staff
- Ensuring that the service maintains operational efficiency at all times through correct allocation of staff whilst ensuring budget constraints are adhered to
- Supporting the development of policies and protocols and implementing them, ensuring compliance with DHU Policies and Procedures and legislative requirements
- Pro-actively managing staffing requirements within DHU Operations and Clinical Services and ensure that needs are met
- Helding responsibility for the recruitment and selection, performance, appraisal and employment issues across the staff group
To be a successful Deputy Operations Manager you’ll need:
- Previous suitable/management experience managing a large team including management and motivation of staff
- Previous NHS management responsibility and experience
- Previous experience of working with staff in a busy service environment
- Excellent interpersonal/ communication skills
- Ability to manage change
- Commitment to the role. Able to work unsocial hours including bank holidays
Employee benefits:
Generous annual leave entitlement: Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays. Pro Rata/ Per Annum
As part of our team at DHU Healthcare, we believe in rewarding you, our colleague, for your hard work and dedication to providing the very best in patient care. As part of our team, you can enjoy a host of benefits to enhance your wellbeing.
Health Cash Plan: After six months with us, you'll enjoy 24/7 GP access for you and your family. You'll also receive a free Level 1 Health Cash Plan from the Personal Group, covering dental, optical, and therapy costs to support your health and well-being whenever you need it.
Access to the DHU Hub: Offering exclusive shopping and entertainment discounts, well-being resources, a health portal, and our enhanced Employee Assistance Programme.
NHS Pension Scheme: Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme. Already an NHS employee? We acknowledge your continuous service and commitment to healthcare excellence, allowing you to bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you!
Car Lease Scheme: DHU has teamed up with NHS Fleet Solutions to offer a salary sacrifice scheme for colleagues. As part of our citizenship commitment and active approach to reducing our carbon footprint, we can provide you with lease options on a brand-new hybrid or electric car.
Cycle to Work Scheme: In partnership with Halfords, this salary sacrifice scheme lets you spread the cost of a brand-new bike interest-free through your salary, making your commute healthier, greener, and more affordable.
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time in your life, supported by a robust Family Friendly policy.
Referral Programme: Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.
Birthday Leave Guarantee: Birthday leave isn't compulsory; it's entirely up to you! We can’t always celebrate with you, so whether you choose to take the day off and indulge in a well-deserved break or prefer to work and save your leave for another time, the decision is yours to make!
Free Parking: We know how expensive public parking can be! Most of our sites offer free, secure parking for your vehicles.
We understand that digital applications may not be suitable for everyone. If you need to apply in a way that better meets your needs, please contact us, and we will gladly provide a format that works for you. For more information about our recruitment process, click here, or reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at @ Careers@DHUHealthCare.nhs.uk
At DHU Healthcare, we take pride in our diversity and foster an environment where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, free from discrimination or bias. We warmly welcome applications from all individuals, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. To read more about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion pledge and see the progress we have made, please click here,
We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, and military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you bring and strive to create a workplace where you can thrive.
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