Deputy General Manager - Surgery

Deputy General Manager – Surgery

Closing date: 26 July 2026

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT are committed to maintaining an outstanding CQC rating and to being in the top 10% of trusts for staff and patient experience.

The Surgical Divisions are looking for a forward‑thinking and enthusiastic Business Manager to work closely with the General Manager for surgery to drive service improvement. The successful applicant will support the GM to ensure the provision of high quality, efficient and effective services, deliver and help execute service strategy, and ensure appropriate risk‑management processes are in place.

Main duties of the job

• Play a highly visible role in ensuring standards of care for all patients and the safe, effective and efficient utilisation of resources
• Build strong, cohesive working relationships with Clinical Leads and Matrons for the designated responsibilities
• Line‑manage administration staff
• Responsibility for the operational delivery aspects of delegated divisional areas
• Support the GM, Clinical Leads and Matron in formulating the strategic direction of services
• Accountable for service delivery and associated operational issues
• Deputise for the GM as required

Other key responsibilities include:

• Facilitate performance improvement policies and implement them effectively
• Manage resources to improve quality and productivity within the division
• Lead, manage and motivate staff, ensuring appropriate management structures, policies and practices are in place
• Ensure compliance with mandatory national targets, including Clinical Quality Indicators
• Develop a whole‑systems/partnership culture within the divisional areas
• Promote implementation of mandatory mandatory mandates such as Agenda for Change and compulsory mandatory mandatory mandates

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of over 440,000. Our services are based across three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

We have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, called the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of "We Care" and the DBTH Way.

We support flexible working arrangements where appropriate. Speak to us about how we might accommodate you.

As an equal‑opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including those with disabilities, ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

Benefits

• Extensive learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts through external providers

Job responsibilities

This role requires the presentation of original certificates of qualifications listed in the person specification if successful.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of working at a senior/corporate level
• Demonstrable experience in leading, motivating and managing teams
• Experience of strategic thinking at a senior level
• Knowledge of key national NHS policy and strategies
• Experience of budget management and staff management
• Experience of working at a senior/corporate level within the NHS

Qualifications & Training

• Educated to Master level or equivalent experience in a health‑related or relevant field

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Proficient IT skills – MS Office including Excel and PowerPoint for professional development and delivery of presentations to small and large groups of staff
• Ability to lead a team, ensuring it is customer‑focused and delivers high‑quality service
• Ability to analyse statistical information and produce reports/documents for Trust Board consideration
• Strong interpersonal skills, displaying credibility, influence and political acumen with a customer‑focus approach to problem solving

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

£66,582 to £77,368 a year (Pro‑Rata Per Annum)