Operational Coordinator

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced individual to join the Paediatric Management Team as an Operational Coordinator.

The role will have a strong focus on the operational management of Paediatric Outpatient services across Derby and Burton, including RTT pathways, waiting lists, clinic capacity and service performance.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills who has knowledge and experience of RTT, outpatient services and clinic management, together with previous staff management experience.

The postholder will work closely with consultants, medical secretaries, administrative teams and the wider management team to support the effective delivery and continuous improvement of Paediatric services

Please note that the interview process will include a 10-minute unseen presentation, with the topic provided on the day.

Main duties of the job

The Operational Coordinator will support the day-to-day management of Paediatric Outpatient services across Derby and Burton, with particular responsibility for RTT pathways, waiting lists, outpatient activity and clinic capacity.

The postholder will monitor performance, identify and escalate risks and provide operational and performance updates at relevant meetings. They will work closely with consultants, medical secretaries, administrative teams and managers to ensure patient pathways are managed effectively.

The role includes joint responsibility for managing and developing Paediatric administrative and secretarial teams, including sickness absence, performance management, appraisal, recruitment and employee relations matters.

The postholder will also lead and support service improvement and transformation projects, clinic and service developments, and will deputise for the Service Manager when required.

Closing date of applications: 12 November 2026

Interview date: 26 November 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/

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