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Job summary
The division is seeking an experienced General Manager with a strong track record of working within a high-pressure, operationally demanding women's service to join as Deputy Associate Director of Operations. We are looking for an exemplary leader who can demonstrate proven experience in pathway redesign, service transformation, and innovative thinking to support the continued growth and development of the service.
Experience of working collaboratively with clinical teams to drive improvements in performance, quality, and financial sustainability is essential.
As this is a Deputy post, we will support the successful candidate with a range of development opportunities, including responsibility for a separate portfolio to broaden their experience, enhance their leadership skills, and support their ongoing career development.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the day-to-day and strategic management of the Division.
Responsible for the quality of service delivery and meeting key performance indicators.
Liaising with external agencies as appropriate, including being the first point of contact for the portfolio.
Responsible for budget and physical resources such as estates and equipment within the portfolio.
Attending Divisional management team meetings, Divisional Board meetings, CDG Board / Governance meetings and being an active member of the senior management team.
Responsible for budget and physical resources such as estates and equipment within the portfolio
Deputise for the Associate Director of Operations where necessary
About us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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Details
Date posted
01 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8c
Salary
£79,504 to £91,609 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
432-HR893-26
Job locations
Colchester /Ipswich Hospital
Colchester
CO4 5JL
United Kingdom
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