Divisional Director of Operations- Diagnostic and Specialties, Band 8d

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic & forward-thinking leader to help deliver qualitative, high performing services across our established Diagnostic and Specialist Services.

The division offers a rewarding environment, encompassing a diverse range of portfolios and services. This is an opportunity to shape and influence meaningful improvements in patient care and service delivery. Our leadership team is collaborative and passionate about innovation, with strong support from our Executive Team, who actively champion the Division's vision and priorities.

As a senior leader, play a pivotal role in coordinating and prioritising the effective, efficient and safe delivery of clinical services, ensuring high standards of quality, patient access and operational performance.

Working alongside the Chief of Service and the Chief Operating Officer to provide clear strategic leadership within an effective accountability framework. Contribute to delivering the annual Operational Plan, achieving national, constitutional and local performance standards and ensuring financial sustainability, including opportunities for income growth and service development.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an inspiring leader who is passionate about making a difference to patient outcomes and staff experience. In the 2025 HSJ analysis of NHS Trust performance, our Trust was ranked 17th nationally, highlighting our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement.

Main duties of the job

- Responsible to the Chief of Service for operational delivery in the Division

- Co-ordinate the delivery of all clinical and supporting services

- Responsible for performance in the Division against agreed operational, access and financial targets

- Responsible for the delivery of approved service developments and authorised capital schemes and act as Senior Responsible Officer for projects and programmes

- Chair programmes of work which will lead to improvements in service delivery

- Operate an effective and transparent performance management framework

- Work with the Professional Leads, Clinical Leads, Matrons and General Managers to ensure the safety and effectiveness of clinical services

- Ensure the Service Lines and Specialties remain within financial budgets

- Promote a culture of innovation and to ensure the success of service redesign improvement projects

- Oversee the management and implementation of corporate and management policies and procedures

- Prepare regular performance and exception reports for the Trust Board

- Ensure change programmes and initiatives are managed effectively

- Take responsibility for the delivery of the Trust's performance standards

- Ensure robust demand and capacity plans are in place to deliver the potential demands of emergency activity and planned activity

- Support the development of a Winter plan, Demand and Capacity and Digital Innovation

About us

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we're proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals.

The Diagnostic and Specialties Division is one of four divisions, leading and managing core operational clinical services through a divisional structure. We provide a comprehensive range of services, covering both planned and unplanned care, from emergency care to planned treatments. Our division boasts an excellent array of services, headed by the most talented professionals in the field.

With a variety of opportunities, the Diagnostic and Specialties Division Division offers a wide range of services situated at Gloucester Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital and is an ideal place for a clinical leader looking to expand their experience in clinical and operational leadership.

We champion an improvement approach that supports ongoing changes and development of our services. You will work closely with an excellent divisional leadership team and their deputies. As well as working with commissioners, system partners and NHSI to optimise delivery and improve patient pathways whilst ensuring stability (and growth) of funding streams/income for the Trust.

Details

Date posted

12 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£91,342 to £105,337 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0011

Job locations

Trustwide

Gloucestershire (Gloucester / Cheltenham)

GL1 3NN

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