University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Deputy General Manager
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An Exciting Opportunity for an Operational Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking, motivated and energetic operational manager to join a vibrant and committed team within Theatres and Anaesthetics Operational team. This is for a permanent position within the Business Unit.
About the Role
The successful candidate will lead on the overall operational, financial and strategic agenda for these areas.
Key Requirements
- Excellent team working abilities and communication skills
- Enthusiasm to continually develop both yourself and the service
- Successful track record of project management and service development in a complex environment
- Proven ability to engage and lead teams through change
- Outstanding organisation skills
- Previous experience of business management and data analysis
The Business Unit
The business unit offers an environment to work in that has enthusiastic, hard working and compassionate leadership team. The team comprises of operational managers and matrons supported by excellent finance, HR, IT and administrative teams.
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The team strives to continuously improve services with patients and their carers being at the centre of this. The leadership team works hard but will provide a supportive and fun working environment to work in.
Important Dates
- Closing date of applications: 01 September 2026
- Interview date: 15 September 2026
About Our Organisation
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In Return We Will Offer
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
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Key Facts About Our Trust
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Cherry Lee
- Job title: General Manager Anaesthetics and Theatres
- Email address: cherry.lee4@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01332788697
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