Head of Operations

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operational Manager to join Liverpool Womens Hospital in a senior managerial role

There are 2 roles available for a Head of Operations to lead one of the following Care Groups;

• Gynaecology & Fertility
• Family Health - Maternity, Neonatal Services and Genetics

Reporting to the Divisional Director of Operations the post holder will be an integral member of the Care Group’s Senior Leadership Team and will be fully accountable for the delivery of the Care Group’s operational and financial performance. They will take a lead role in both shaping and delivering the Care Group’s strategy in conjunction with both the Divisional and Trust’s overall strategies and objectives.

The Head of Operations will work with the Clinical Director and Lead Nurse/Midwife/AHP to drive operational performance and planning within the Care group. The post holder will work closely with other Divisions, Corporate Directors and external partners to achieve Trust objectives and make a positive contribution to the provision of health services across the local economy.

Specifically, The Head Of Operations Is Accountable For

• Functioning at a senior level within the Care Group leadership team, proactively leading and providing solutions to resolve complex operational issues, in accordance with agreed Divisional objectives, targets, quality standards and resource constraints.
• The Head of Operations will have extensive leadership experience in driving the performance of teams and will possess personal qualities and skills to deal competently with complex issues in ensuring that policy is implemented and performance managed within the Care Group.
• The Head of Operations will lead the implementation of patient centered clinical operational strategy and plans, ensuring that systems and processes are in place to comply with relevant legislation and governance requirements.
• The Head of Operations defines the strategic direction and policy setting for the Division, forming an essential communications link between the Division, Care Group and relevant external organisations.
• The Head of Operations will provide a highly visible, accessible and authoritative presence to support the delivery of the Divisional and the Trust's overall objectives and service priorities.

Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page.

UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Joe Downie Job title: Divisional Director of Operations Email address: ***email_hidden*** Telephone number: 01517024160