Director Of Operations

Description:

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching hospitals, is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Director of Operations to join its senior leadership team. The Director of Operations will play a critical role as part of the Divisional management triumvirate, sharing responsibility for delivering the Divisional agenda and leading operational performance across multiple clinical service areas within the Trust.

This role requires a visionary leader with proven expertise in operational management, strategic planning, and performance delivery in complex healthcare environments. Reporting to the Chief of Division, the post holder will take the lead in ensuring high-quality, safe, and effective patient services, while developing operational strategies that align with both internal priorities and external healthcare objectives.

The Director of Operations will work closely with the Divisional Director of Nursing and senior management teams to establish and maintain effective management systems, foster a culture of innovation, and ensure alignment with the Trust’s vision: Strong Roots, Global Reach. The role involves interpreting performance data, implementing service objectives, and taking shared accountability for achieving strategic, operational, and financial goals.

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust manages over 1.5 million patient contacts annually with more than 15,000 staff across five sites. With a turnover of approximately £1 billion, the Trust is committed to sustainable healthcare and has set ambitious net-zero carbon targets for 2040 (NHS Carbon Footprint) and 2045 (NHS Carbon Footprint Plus).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery across multiple clinical service areas within the Division.

• Develop strategies and operational plans to enhance patient services.

• Interpret key performance indicators and implement improvement measures.

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and financial objectives.

• Provide strong leadership to senior management and operational teams.

• Promote a culture of inclusion, innovation, and sustainability across the Trust.

• Collaborate with executive leadership to achieve organizational goals.

Why Join King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?

• One of the UK’s largest teaching hospitals with a strong reputation for clinical excellence.

• Committed to staff development, leadership growth, and innovation in research and education.

• Opportunity to work within a diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking organization.

• Active contribution to sustainable healthcare through the Trust’s Green Plan initiatives.