Operations Manager/deputy Manager

Grade VIII Operations Manager/Deputy Manager

The Role:

The post holder will be responsible for day-to-day operations management and lead on the delivery of ambitious performance improvements across a wide range of subspecialty services.

They will also lead on the development and implementation of clinical service redesign and improvement ensuring that the hospital remains at the forefront of service delivery and clinical service innovation and is responsive to potential changes in the external environment.

The Operations/Deputy Manager will have a very hands-on approach to all aspects of the operational function of the hospital and will lead on all activities relevant to this. He/she will support the development of structures within SLGH to deliver on the strategic as well as day-to-day operation function within each service and directorate as applicable.

The primary purpose of the Operation/Deputy Manager is to provide strong strategic, professional and managerial leadership for all aspects of the health service operation for SLGH. The Operations/Deputy Manager will focus on planning, developing and implementing SLGH operational strategy and monitoring and managing operational performance.

The Operations/Deputy Manager will work as part of the hospital executive with professional accountability for the effective and efficient delivery of operational and clinical support services in enablement of Clinical Directorates and broader corporate structures.

The post holder will be accountable for the clinical and operational competence of all staff under their authority.

Informal enquiries:

Name: Niamh Lacey, Head of Function and Service, St. Luke's General Hospital, Kilkenny, Email: niamh.lacey@hse.ie for further information about the role.

HR Point of Contact:

Name: Zara Hurley, Recruitment Manager, St. Luke's General Hospital, Kilkenny. Email: zara.hurley@hse.ie for enquiries in relation to the recruitment process.

Application Process:

***CV's will NOT be accepted***

Closing date: Wednesday 3rd September 2025 @ 5pm

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