Divisional General Manager - Urology and Gynaecology


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£79,504 to £91,609 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	7 Sept 2026
Closing date:	20 Sept 2026

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Summary

Provide visible and effective leadership, creating a climate where individuals and teams understand their roles and responsibilities and people are empowered to be effective in their role. Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals. Work in close conjunction with both triumvirates and the Deputy Chief Operating Officer to set and deliver the care group objectives, in line with Division and Corporate targets and strategies. To deliver the annual capacity and business planning process for the care groups; this includes responsibility for business cases which have been identified as required to strengthen or develop the service areas you are responsible for. Support the Directorate triumvirate teams in undertaking action planning for identified areas of improvement e.g. improved capacity planning of theatre lists / outpatient clinics / treatment areas / diagnostics, improved patient access, improved use of resources (drugs / medical equipment) Lead the process of formulating and monitoring service agreements with other providers. To hold the budget for the group and manage operational actions plans to deliver, income and expenditure (I&E) balance on the budget within the Directorates. Take ownership of the operational delivery of Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) work streams. Support the triumvirates to develop innovative methods of income generation (fully understanding the implications of patient choice), financial control , strategic planning and bids for new opportunities and modernisation. Take responsibility for the care group compliance with Health and Safety; and CQC standards identifying, agreeing and implementing subsequent action plans. Responsible for compliance with Trust complaints procedure for all complaints received within the care groups, investigating, agreeing and implementing subsequent action plans. To ensure that a review of policies, protocols and procedures is undertaken across the services on an annual basis, that gaps are identified and acted upon. To ensure that the teams are aware of audit requirements relating to these policies and that they are built into the Service Improvement/Efficiency Plans so that the audit programmes are robust. Recruit, develop and motivate staff through appraisal and performance management systems ensuring that identified development needs are linked to education plans This includes the effective use of relevant procedures (e.g. disciplinary) in appropriate circumstances. To support both Clinical Directors in undertaking annual job planning discussions with medical colleagues to agree work plans which utilise the skills of the clinicians and support best practice service delivery. Establish effective two-way communications incorporating all staff within the Directorates, across Specialties, Divisions and the Trust as required. This will involve highly complex, sensitive information which involves reconciling conflicting views. To undertake such duties commensurate with the seniority of the post that may assist the general performance of the Trust, subject to consultation between the post-holder and Deputy Chief Operating Officer. To take part in the Trust on call rota.

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