Operational Lead

Operational Lead: Hinchingbrooke Hospital Redevelopment Programme

OverviewInsight Executive Group is proud to partner with North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust to source candidates for key appointments for the Hinchingbrooke Hospital Redevelopment Programme. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of a transformative healthcare initiative. We are seeking leaders with strong NHS experience to join our team and contribute to the creation of a state-of-the-art healthcare facility that will set new standards in patient care and sustainability.

As the Operations Lead, you will be instrumental in the operational and clinical planning of the Trust’s hospital redevelopment programme. Working mainly onsite, with up to one day a week working remotely, this role involves driving hospital operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and fostering patient-centric care to establish the Hospital 2.0 model for the scheme. Your leadership will be critical in ensuring the programme meets the highest standards of governance, public accountability, and quality benchmarks.

Main Duties of the Job

• The post holder will hold extensive NHS experience, mainly working within an Acute setting to manage the operational and clinical planning, providing operational leadership into the New Hospital Scheme;
• Strategically drive hospital operations, compliance, and patient-centric care;
• Create a forward plan that will anticipate and mitigate any impact on operational delivery or patient care that may arise as the result of the works;
• Oversee emergency preparedness, resilience and response (EPRR) in relation to the significant planning and management of the redevelopment construction works;
• Support the development of the target operating model (T.O.M) for the new hospital, engaging with clinical leads on clinical pathways;
• Conduct demand and capacity planning to forecast future patient numbers and healthcare service requirements;
• To see the detailed job description in full, click on the apply button within this advertisement which will take you to the campaign microsite;
• Align risk management and reporting and deliver projects within the defined programme and project management approach.

Working for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

At North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and vibrant work environment. We value diversity and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Our benefits are designed to support your career growth and personal wellbeing, ensuring you thrive both professionally and personally.

As part of our commitment to our employees, we offer:

• Generous Annual Leave: Start with 27 days of annual leave, increasing to 33 days with service, plus national Bank Holidays.
• Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our NHS Pension Scheme.
• Flexible Working: Opportunities to balance your work and personal life.
• Enhanced Pay for Unsociable Hours: Receive extra pay for night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Career Development: Access continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our wellbeing programs and in-house physiotherapy service.
• Subsidised Meals and Free Parking: Enjoy subsidised meals at our on-site canteens and free staff parking.

Free Local Travel: Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

We strive to create a workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community. For the full list of benefits, please download the job description from the campaign microsite.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in operational readiness, ensuring that hospital staff are prepared to utilise new facilities effectively;
• Working with the Programme team to identify risks, ensure risks are effectively monitored and managed, and agreed routes of escalation are followed;
• Prepare Board and Committee reports and papers as required, attending meetings and presenting progress reports against clear key performance indicators;
• Providing invaluable Operations and EPRR insight into the programme and ensuring that plans are developed with involvement from colleagues within those departments;
• Leading divisional teams to ensure that business continuity plans are in place and proactive plans are developed to mitigate potential risks and disruption to services;
• Prepare and present reports to the Board and Committees, updating on progress against key performance indicators.
• To see the detailed job description in full, click on the apply button within this advertisement which will take you to the campaign microsite. There you will find the full list of opportunities for this recruitment campaign, along with detailed job descriptions for each role.

Talk To Our TeamThis campaign is being exclusively managed by Insight Executive Group. To speak with either of our project leads, Robert Parker or James Herron, please click the apply button within this advertisement, which will take you to the campaign microsite, where you will find full contact details for both project leads.