Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a high performing operational manager to develop their skills. We are seeking a Band 8B Critical Care Manager for our Anaesthesia and Critical Care Division.
The posts will have a day-to-day operational remit within critical care, anaesthetics and chronic pain with a focus on delivery of performance targets and to support the transformation plans within the Directorate. The Manager will work closely with Directorate General Manager, Specialty Leads, Clinical Director and Lead Nurse to help redesign and re-configure services which enhance patient experience and quality of care, as well as having line management responsibility for admin and clerical staff across the Directorate.
Main duties of the job
The Critical Care Manager is a senior operational role providing leadership and direction to operational staff within Critical Care, Anaesthetics and Pain Management.
The postholder will work with the General Manager, Clinical Leads, Lead Nurse and Matrons, with a particular focus on ensuring hospital sites operate effectively and are able to provide high quality, safe, well-governed, productive and cost-effective services which support the Trust in delivering its strategic objectives.
This role will provide compassionate and inclusive leadership to those within their areas of responsibility.
Recognising and celebrating our workforce demographics the post holder will be responsible for ensuring that Critical Care, Pain Services and the Anaesthetic Department operates in an inclusive and transparent way. Improving and maintaining staff experience within the directorate is a key requirement for this role.
With guidance and direction from the General Manager the postholder will contribute and implement the department's strategy. This will include working with various staff groups across the clinical group to support, influence and guide the development and delivery of excellent patient care.
About us
Under the leadership of our Chair Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, we provide care for the residents of three of the most diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London.
As we recover from Covid-19, we're proud to be leading the way nationally in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive forour teams to innovate and change.
We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and our performance against the four-hour emergency access standard remains challenged, in comparison to many other London trusts.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Mr, Adeyemi Kaka, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5162. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Mr, Adeyemi Kaka, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5162. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- A proven track record of service improvement and/ or operational management with responsibility for the full range of operational and clinical services
Desirable
- Extensive NHS experience at 1 or more acute providers
- Previous role in a service improvement or operational experience at service manager level or above
- Experience of implementing cost improvement plans
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent influencing and negotiating skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent level of ability gained through NHS experience in a management setting
Person Specification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- A proven track record of service improvement and/ or operational management with responsibility for the full range of operational and clinical services
Desirable
- Extensive NHS experience at 1 or more acute providers
- Previous role in a service improvement or operational experience at service manager level or above
- Experience of implementing cost improvement plans
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent influencing and negotiating skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent level of ability gained through NHS experience in a management setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
