Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Ophthalmology care group for an Associate Care Group Manager to join the ophthalmology care group management team. This is the ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop into a Care Group Manager or Senior Service Manager with the opportunity for career progression in acute hospital management.
The postholder will be joining the care group at an exciting time where we are focused on recovery, working on new opportunities to improve our services and overall experience for our patients.
This is a demanding but unique role and, we are looking for a team player who is dynamic, enthusiastic and excited to take on the challenge of working within ophthalmology, in the largest eye unit on the south coast to provide outstanding care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We are a dynamic and fast paced environment, that is always evolving and always improving and encourages innovation. We are committed to your career development and offer a supportive, flexible and collaborative working environment
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Ophthalmology is based in the dedicated Eye Unit at Southampton General Hospital. We are a tertiary referral centre, receiving patients from across the South, the Channel islands and further afield for specialist eye treatments. Ophthalmology includes Eye Theatres, Eye Short Stay Unit, Eye Casualty and Eye Outpatients both at Southampton General Hospital and Lymington New Forest Hospital.
The Ophthalmology department provides the largest single specialty outpatient service and highest volume of surgery in the Trust.
WHAT YOU'LL DO We manage our own outpatient department, eye casualty, theatres, ward beds and day case unit and deliver eye services at both UHS and Lymington.
- The successful candidate will work with the care group management team to oversee the delivery of all pathways of care within ophthalmology.
- You will work with multiple teams both within and outside of the care group to help facilitate delivery.
- You will need to liaise with patients of all ages, clinicians at all levels and senior managers within the Trust.
There is the opportunity to gain senior management experience both with direct reports but also working with our wider admin teams to provide the best patient care to our patients.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR For this unique and rare opportunity, we are looking for a team player who is dynamic, enthusiastic and excited to take on this challenge and work with the team to provide a world-class service to our patients.
- The successful candidate will have a proven track record in demonstrating excellent leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team.
- You will have operational experience within a clinical service and a track record of working collaboratively with clinical teams to deliver excellent patient care and experience
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Closing date for this position will be 27th July 2023.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Ophthalmology is based in the dedicated Eye Unit at Southampton General Hospital. We are a tertiary referral centre, receiving patients from across the South, the Channel islands and further afield for specialist eye treatments. Ophthalmology includes Eye Theatres, Eye Short Stay Unit, Eye Casualty and Eye Outpatients both at Southampton General Hospital and Lymington New Forest Hospital.
The Ophthalmology department provides the largest single specialty outpatient service and highest volume of surgery in the Trust.
WHAT YOU'LL DO We manage our own outpatient department, eye casualty, theatres, ward beds and day case unit and deliver eye services at both UHS and Lymington.
- The successful candidate will work with the care group management team to oversee the delivery of all pathways of care within ophthalmology.
- You will work with multiple teams both within and outside of the care group to help facilitate delivery.
- You will need to liaise with patients of all ages, clinicians at all levels and senior managers within the Trust.
There is the opportunity to gain senior management experience both with direct reports but also working with our wider admin teams to provide the best patient care to our patients.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR For this unique and rare opportunity, we are looking for a team player who is dynamic, enthusiastic and excited to take on this challenge and work with the team to provide a world-class service to our patients.
- The successful candidate will have a proven track record in demonstrating excellent leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team.
- You will have operational experience within a clinical service and a track record of working collaboratively with clinical teams to deliver excellent patient care and experience
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Closing date for this position will be 27th July 2023.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- First degree or equivalent or equivalent experience
- Evidence of post-qualification study/professional development to Masters level (post grad certificate/MBA/MSc) or equivalent general management experience
- Leadership training
- Management training
Desirable
- Membership of professional body
Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working competently in an acute healthcare in a clinical care group or equivalent setting in a senior operational delivery/management position
- Operational management experience in a clinical care group for more than 2 years
Desirable
- A breadth of clinical experience across the specialist area
- Experience of working in NHS
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- First degree or equivalent or equivalent experience
- Evidence of post-qualification study/professional development to Masters level (post grad certificate/MBA/MSc) or equivalent general management experience
- Leadership training
- Management training
Desirable
- Membership of professional body
Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working competently in an acute healthcare in a clinical care group or equivalent setting in a senior operational delivery/management position
- Operational management experience in a clinical care group for more than 2 years
Desirable
- A breadth of clinical experience across the specialist area
- Experience of working in NHS
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).
