Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Deputy Performance and Operations Manager - Weight Management and GI
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North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Merger
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT) was created on 1st July 2026 through the merger of North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW). This merger brings together the best of both organizations, aiming to deliver better outcomes for patients, fairer care, and greater opportunities for employees.
Recognition and Values
BFT recognizes the value of a healthy work-life balance and encourages discussions about flexible working arrangements during the application process. The Trust particularly welcomes applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented within the organization.
Job Overview
The post holder will work in partnership with the General Surgery Management Team within Southmead Hospital Operating Unit. Responsibilities include supporting the Performance and Operations Manager to maximize service delivery benefits across all sub-specialty areas, facilitating smooth and timely patient journeys, and developing a culture of continuous improvement.
Main Duties
- Work in partnership with the General Surgery Management Team within Southmead Hospital Operating Unit.
- Support the Performance and Operations Manager to maximize the benefits of service delivery across all sub-specialty areas.
- Facilitate the smooth and timely running of the patient journey.
- Ensure coordinated and streamlined clinical and administrative processes revolve around the patient and their individual needs.
- Have a working knowledge of weight management pathways, cancer and RTT pathways, national standards, and Trust targets.
- Deliver highly effective patient pathways in a collaborative and supportive environment.
- Communicate effectively and influence across a multi-disciplinary team.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Essential criteria:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
- Management of waiting lists and performance.
- Excellent managerial, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Acute sector operational experience.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively and sensitively, building credibility quickly.
- Knowledge of current NHS issues including performance targets.
- Proven ability to analyze and resolve complex issues.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Excellent IT skills and ability to produce analytical reports.
- Ability to manage a post that will change and develop and be flexible to meet the needs of the service.
- Initiative and drive to achieve results.
- Resilient and proven ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Ability to take the strategic view whilst giving attention to getting details correct.
- Able to work autonomously, collaboratively, and as part of a multi-professional team.
- Experience of managing challenging situations and challenging relationships.
- Demonstrate leadership abilities.
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Desirable criteria:
- Post graduate qualification in healthcare management or equivalent evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
- NHS or public sector experience.
- Experience of managing staff.
Working for Our Organization
BFT brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre, and Weston. With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, BFT is one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. The Trust values all people as individuals and aims to recruit and retain a workforce that represents the rich diversity of the local population.
Application Process
Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. If you are interested in this role, please apply as soon as you can. Interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.
Important Information
- Use electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details.
- Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
- By applying for this post, you are agreeing to BFT transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system.
- If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
- Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments.
- We may contact you via Trac, email, or text (if provided on the application form).
- Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
- Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as you can if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
- When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work-related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your referee must all be known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.
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Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities employer, BFT actively works towards a diverse workforce and is committed to designing services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Safeguarding and Compliance
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard, which will be assessed at the interview. If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system.
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