Clinical Group Director of Operations


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SW3 6NP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	31 Aug 2026

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Summary

Scope: Executive operational leadership for HLCC adult cardiovascular, respiratory and critical care services across Royal Brompton, Harefield, St Thomas and Guys. Member of the Clinical Group Executive Team and the Trust Operations Board; a member of the Clinical Group Board; participates in Trust Silver Commander on-call. Strategic leadership: shape and deliver HLCC operational strategy and priorities; contribute to Trust-wide objectives; represent HLCC with system partners and key stakeholders. Operational performance and governance: deliver cross-site operational standards; oversee performance management, quality governance and financial control; lead business planning, productivity, efficiency and capacity planning; ensure business continuity arrangements. Programme leadership: lead major transformation and service improvement programmes and benefits realisation, including use of digital tools to improve pathways and productivity. Site management (Royal Brompton & Harefield): ensure effective site leadership and coordination for regulatory/statutory responsibilities, emergency preparedness and incident command; coordinate cross-site escalation and operational planning across shared infrastructure (theatres, cath labs, imaging, critical care); oversee site-level risk and governance processes; provide operational oversight of capital/refurbishment programmes and space management; work with facilities/estates partners to assure site resilience. Key relationships: Chief Executive HLCC (accountable to), Medical Director and Director of Nursing (close partnership), Trust Chief Operating officer (Professional leadership and Trust Wide Co-ordination) Clinical Domain and Directorate Management Teams, Trust corporate functions (particularly estates/facilities), external partners across the wider NHS system, and charitable and commercial partners supporting services.

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