Care Group Director of Operations | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Following the current postholder being successfully promoted to a position in another Trust, we are looking for an ambitious and experienced leader to join our team in this pivotal role.

As Care Group Director of Operations for Community and Rehabilitation you will be responsible to the Chief Operating Officer for the leadership and performance management of the Care Group ensuring that the clinical directorates support the delivery of the Trust’s key strategic and business objectives.

Please see Candidate Pack for further information on the role and about our organisation

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The role will have responsibility to build effective relationships both internally and externally to the Trust. We are a valued system partner and an integral member of the Thames Valley Integrated Care System. Working with partners to maximise the benefit and use of resources, for the benefit of the patients and the population we serve, is a key deliverable.

The post holder will play a vital role in the Buckinghamshire Integrated Neighbourhood work and work closely with Dr Ana Phelps, Clinical Chair, and Ms Katriona Kennedy, Director of Nursing. They will share responsibility for the Care Group's performance and staff wellbeing, relying on each other's strengths to deliver the operational, financial and quality targets agreed with the Trust. A strong partnership between the Triumvirate members and their deputies is essential.

If you share our values, our ambition to be the best we can, and our commitment to creating an environment where people and our population can thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please see Candidate Pack for further information on the role and about our organisation

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Ourvisionis to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Ourmissionis to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Ourcarevalues are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Please see attached Job Description, Person Specification and Candidate Pack for further information on the role and how to apply.

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This advert closes on Sunday 21 Jun 2026