Overview

Post Title:

Head of Surgical Operations

Post Status:

Permanent Contract

Department

Corporate Operations

Location:

Beaumont Hospital, affiliated sites and services

Reports to:

Chief Operations Officer 

Salary:

Appointment will be made on the Service Manager (0361) salary scale

(€86,603 to €106,134 ) at a point in line with Government pay policy.

Hours of work:

Full-Time 35hrs per week

Closing Date:

12.00 noon on 12th February 2026

Interviews Week Commencing

Job Summary

The Head of Surgical Operations is a senior executive role within Beaumont Hospital, reporting to the COO. The post holder will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of scheduled and unscheduled surgery across multiple directorates: Surgery, Transplant Urology & Nephrology, Critical Care & Anesthetics, NeuroCent and the Scheduled Care Team. The role is pivotal in growing the surgical capacity and profile of Beaumont Hospital, driving efficiency, productivity, and innovation in care delivery. The post holder will adopt a data-driven approach to capacity mapping and planning, maximise utilisation of existing resources, and ensure compliance with Sláintecare targets. They will also develop strong partnerships with external stakeholders including HSE Acute Hospitals, NTPF, and regional health networks.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Service Development

• Lead strategic planning for scheduled and unscheduled surgical care across Beaumont, St Joseph’s Hospital and the wider Dublin North East (DNE) Region
• Support Beaumont Hospital’s strategic role as a centre for complex surgical care by strengthening capacity, capability and operational oversight across scheduled and unscheduled surgical services
• Grow the scheduled and unscheduled surgical capacity and profile of Beaumont Hospital through service expansion and innovation.
• Adopt a cross-departmental approach to service planning and delivery, working in partnership with bed management, radiology, laboratory services and other corporate and clinical functions to

optimise patient flow, access and surgical throughput

• Drive efficiency and productivity initiatives across all relevant directorates.
• Oversee major service redesign projects to support six-day and extended-hour service delivery.
• Operational Oversight of theatre utilization and scheduling activity.
• Support the strategic development, operational integration and governance of robotic surgery services,

working with clinical leadership to ensure safe implementation, appropriate capacity planning, workforce readiness and alignment with national robotic surgery governance standards.

Management Leadership & Workforce Development

• Provide leadership and guidance to senior staff and Business Managers.
• Work in partnership with clinical leadership to support effective surgical workforce planning,

     ensuring services are sustainable, resilient and aligned with current and future demand.

• Ensure workforce planning aligns with service demands and strategic objectives.
• Act as direct line manager for Business Managers within the surgical directorates.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and staff engagement.
• Actively foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development, ensuring that

    talent is identified, developed and supported to strengthen succession planning and staff retention

Capacity Planning & Data Analytics

• Implement a data-driven approach to capacity mapping and planning.
• Analyse scheduled and unscheduled surgical activity, waiting lists, and resource utilisation to inform

    decision-making.

• Develop predictive models to support demand forecasting and performance improvement.
• Support the planning and development of existing and future surgical infrastructure.
• Actively contribute to the management of patient flow and inpatient capacity across the hospital,

    supporting continued access to care during periods of high demand and escalation

External Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with HSE Acute Hospitals, Capital and Estates, NTPF

     and regional partners.

• Negotiate and manage agreements to optimise patient access and throughput.
• Represent Beaumont Hospital in regional and national forums on scheduled and unscheduled surgical care.

Performance & Compliance

• Deliver on Sláintecare targets for scheduled care and elective access.
• Monitor and report performance against national waiting list targets.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, HIQA standards, and national regulations.

Financial & Resource Management

• Oversee budget management for surgical and scheduled care services.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency savings and income generation.
• Monitor KPIs aligned with hospital and national objectives.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Educated to degree level.
• Minimum of 7 years senior management experience in an acute hospital environment - minimum of 2 years at Grade VIII level or equivalent  
• Proven track record in strategic planning, operational management, and service development.
• Experience managing large multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong financial and performance management skills.

Desirable:

• Clinical experience
• Master’s degree in healthcare management or related field.
• Experience in scheduled care transformation projects.
• Executive/Senior Management on-call experience.

Behaviours & Competencies

• Strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strategic thinker with expertise in change management.
• Ability to analyse complex data and make informed decisions.
• Resilience and ability to deliver objectives under pressure

Additional Information

The successful candidate will participate in the senior management on-call roster for the hospital and deputise for the COO as required.

The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive and may evolve in line with service needs and organisational priorities, consistent with the level and purpose of the role.

In the event that a large number of applicants meet the essential criteria, the selection panel reserves the right to apply the desirable criteria for the purpose of shortlisting.

Informal Enquiries Only to:

Claire Noonan Chief Operations Officer [email protected]