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General Manager

DE22 3NE

Key information

Pay
£79,504 to £91,609 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
9 Oct 2026
Closing date
25 Oct 2026

About this role

We are looking for a credible and inspirational operational leader with substantial experience within NHS Urgent and Emergency Care, Acute Medicine or Unscheduled Care services.

You will bring

A proven track record of delivering operational performance and service improvement within complex healthcare environments. Significant experience of leading multidisciplinary teams and managing change in fast-paced clinical settings. Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage, influence and inspire others. Experience of performance management, financial management and delivering against demanding operational targets. A collaborative approach and a commitment to working in partnership with clinical colleagues to achieve outstanding patient care. The strategic thinking and operational expertise needed to support both immediate service priorities and longer-term transformation programmes. Most importantly, you will be passionate about improving services for patients, developing high-performing teams and helping shape the future of Acute Medicine at Royal Derby Hospital. Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship

Skilled worker

Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).