Interim Operations Director

Interim Operations Director | Spire Shawfair Park Hospital | Edinburgh | 6 month fixed term contract | £Comprehensive Market Leading Package

As the Interim Operations Director you will be a key member of Spire Shawfair Park Hospital's Senior Management Team and you will be instrumental in delivering the Annual Operating Plan in line with the strategy for the Hospital, Spire Healthcare’s Purpose and Values. 

Please note this is a 6 month fixed term contract.

Responsibilities:

• Working with the Senior Management Team to maximise the throughput of patients and utilisation of all facilities in line with safe and efficient standards of care
• Leading all non-clinical services and colleagues within the Hospital through their Team Leaders to build highly engaged teams who provide efficient and consistent ways of working in line with the Spire Healthcare one best way
• Overseeing the day to day operational performance of the Hospital to deliver the financial targets and key performance indicators
• Providing assurance to the Hospital Director that the appropriate risk management processes are in place to ensure regulatory compliance and foster a culture of open reporting and learning to improve patient care 

As an Operations Director, we would look for you to have a track record of successful delivery in a managerial role, ideally in a multi-functional environment. Alongside previous experience of working in the healthcare industry or a similar customer orientated organisation in a regulated sector. 

You are a natural leader and are able to manage people to deliver a plan of activity.  You are accountable and forthright, with the ability to problem solve, understand key business process as well as complex business issues alongside being able to challenge constructively in a solution orientated way.

As a highly organised individual you will effectively be able to manage the impact of competing pressures and conflicting priorities. 

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance       
• Free onsite parking

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.   We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. 

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications