Deputy Operations Manager

Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a hard-working individual with operational experience to join Division D as Deputy Operations Manager. Post holder will be responsible for a defined set of specialities within the division, working in partnership with the Clinical Director and nursing leadership team. Division D is responsible for Neurosciences, EPOV (Ear, Nose and Throat, Head & Neck, Plastics, Oral/Maxillofacial, Vascular Surgery) and CDG-MODEL (Cardiology, Medical Genetics, Metabolic Medicine, Obesity, Diabetes/Endocrinology and Lipids). We deliver around half of the outpatient activity and a third of the surgical activity across the hospital and run 13 wards. Many of our services have regional footprints, and we work closely with networks, the Cancer Alliance, NHSE and ICBs to deliver high-quality care to patients across the East of England and further afield. The key focus of this post will be on delivering the key objectives and targets for the services and Division. The post holder will contribute to strategic and annual business planning for their service areas, including the engagement of senior medical and other staff, as required. They will also coordinate the planning, development and implementation of service improvement, capital and other projects for the areas they are responsible for. They will administer clinical governance processes within their areas and assist in the management of risk, as well as provide cross cover within the Division if required. Main duties of the job The key focus of this post will be on delivering the key objectives and targets for the services and Division. This will involve working with partner organisations and the CCG's. The post holder will contribute to strategic and annual business planning for their service areas, including the engagement of senior medical and other staff, as required. They will also coordinate the planning, development and implementation of service improvement, capital and other projects for the areas they are responsible for. They will administer clinical governance processes within their areas and assist in the management of risk, as well as provide cross cover within the Division if required. About us Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background. Details Date posted 29 July 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £57,528 to £64,750 a year p.a. pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 180-D-CVA1048 Job locations Addenbrookes Hospital-Division D Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position. This vacancy will close at midnight on 6th August 2026. Interviews are due to be held on 2nd September 2026. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position. This vacancy will close at midnight on 6th August 2026. Interviews are due to be held on 2nd September 2026. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification Qualifications • First Degree or equivalent professional qualification or equivalent management experience • Recognised management qualification • Evidence of continuous professional Experience • Substantial experience of managing a clinical, social or equivalent service • Success in working collaboratively across professions and services • Demonstrable success in planning and managing change • Commissioning and service planning • Significant budgetary management experience • RTT and Cancer targets experience • Audit experience • Public sector • Experience of managing NHS screening programmes Knowledge • Commissioning and service planning processes • Clinical Governance • The NHS and Modernisation agenda • The importance of successful partnership Skills • Leadership and ability to motivate and empower others • Excellent communications skills including: interpersonal skills • Liaison and negotiation skills • Writing and presentation skills • Influencing clinicians and managers for service improvement • Budget and resource management • Risk Management • Developing and implementing policies, guidelines and projects from initiation to completion • Excellent IT skills • Ability to prioritise work, meet tight deadlines and work independently • Positive and effective team worker Additional Requirements • The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. Qualifications • First Degree or equivalent professional qualification or equivalent management experience • Recognised management qualification • Evidence of continuous professional Experience • Substantial experience of managing a clinical, social or equivalent service • Success in working collaboratively across professions and services • Demonstrable success in planning and managing change • Commissioning and service planning • Significant budgetary management experience • RTT and Cancer targets experience • Audit experience • Public sector • Experience of managing NHS screening programmes Knowledge • Commissioning and service planning processes • Clinical Governance • The NHS and Modernisation agenda • The importance of successful partnership Skills • Leadership and ability to motivate and empower others • Excellent communications skills including: interpersonal skills • Liaison and negotiation skills • Writing and presentation skills • Influencing clinicians and managers for service improvement • Budget and resource management • Risk Management • Developing and implementing policies, guidelines and projects from initiation to completion • Excellent IT skills • Ability to prioritise work, meet tight deadlines and work independently • Positive and effective team worker Additional Requirements • The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for

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