Explore a career at Berkshire Grove Hospital

Berkshire Grove Hospital is seeking a Deputy Director of Operations to work alongside our retiring Director of Operations during a structured 3-month transition period before stepping fully into the role. The Deputy Director will play a key role in managing day-to-day hospital operations, ensuring a smooth handover, and maintaining operational excellence across theatres, wards, and outpatient services.

This role requires flexibility, strong leadership, and a hands-on approach to managing clinical and operational functions in a dynamic hospital environment.

• Collaborate with the current Director of Operations to ensure a seamless transition of responsibilities.

• Oversee hospital services, including theatres, wards, and outpatient departments, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations.

• Monitor and ensure regulatory compliance with all relevant legislation, guidelines, and standards.

• Provide operational leadership, working closely with the Theatre Manager and hospital directors.

• Manage staffing rotas, ensuring appropriate staffing levels, and step into clinical duties, such as scrubbed theatre work or ward clinic shifts, when required.

• Oversee the procurement, allocation, and management of supplies and equipment to ensure uninterrupted services.

• Promote a positive, collaborative, and productive working environment, providing guidance to multidisciplinary staff teams.

• Monitor hospital performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions to optimize operational efficiency.

• Prepare accurate reports, track key performance metrics, and communicate updates to senior leadership.

• Assist HR with onboarding of new staff

• Support the hospital’s ethos of high-quality, patient-centred care and operational excellence.

• On occasion and as needed, step into a clinical role to cover unexpected absence

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration, business administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in healthcare management; experience within theatres, plastic surgery, or surgical services is preferred.

• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a diverse staff team.

• Strong organisational and analytical skills to manage complex operational processes.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

• A flexible approach to working hours and duties, including stepping into clinical roles when necessary.

• Sound knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

• Benefits package, including healthcare insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

• Opportunity for leadership development and progression within a dynamic healthcare environment.

About Berkshire Grove Hospital:

Berkshire Grove Hospital is a modern lifestyle hospital dedicated to empowering patients and providing exceptional care across surgical, outpatient, and ward services. We pride ourselves on our dynamic team, collaborative environment, and commitment to operational excellence.

To apply for the role of Deputy Director of Operations, please send your CV and cover letter to Rebecca Willis rebecca@berkshiregrovehospital.co.uk. For informal discussions about the role, feel free to contact Rebecca.

We look forward to hearing from you.