About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge?
Do you want to be at the helm of cutting-edge services providing vital services to the local population?
Are you ready to push the boundaries of creative innovation?
Do you have the drive, experience, influence and dedication to deliver high quality performance for the benefit of our patients?
We are looking for an inspirational and visionary leader to lead Anaesthetics and Theatres Business Unit in conjunction with a Clinical Director, Theatre Leads and Matrons.
This is a great opportunity to make a difference and to raise your profile in this key role. As a highly experienced and credible Senior Manager you will be responsible for supporting the Divisional Director and Deputy Divisional Director in directing, guiding and leading the Business Unit, and developing strategic business plans and performance management frameworks and financial targets.
If you think you are the right individual we are looking for to join our high performing team we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for:
Supporting the Divisional Director in directing, guiding and leading the Business Unit Management Teams in the overall management of the Business Unit and for developing Business strategic plans performance management frameworks to ensure the delivery of all key activity and financial targets A key dimension will be to support the Divisional Director in engaging Clinical Managers in the complex management agenda including the preparation of annual business plans and the development of capacity and capability to deliver both local and national priorities. Closing date for applications: 15 November 2026
Interview date: 25 November 2026
About us
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 Key Facts about our Trust:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day. We are the 4thbusiest 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Please note this position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract without sponsorship from the Trust.Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Significant experience working in a senior management position Experience of leading and directing senior clinical and non clinical teams
Qualifications Essential
Degree or equivalent knowledge gained through experience or professional qualification Professional management qualifications or equivalent Masters qualification in a management discipline
Skills Essential
Financial management and business management skills
Knowledge Essential
Experience and knowledge of the current NHS challenges
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of NHS policy and of key changes in the NHS
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.
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address University Hospitals of Derby and Burton
Royal Derby Hospital
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)