Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional Operational Manager to join the Acute and Integrated Community Care Directorate
The Directorate consists of 3 service lines, Acute, Urgent and Community Care with a varying range of specialties including Emergency and Acute Medicine, Critical Care, Medical Specialities and 5 Care Communities. You will be a key member of the Directorate Management team working as part of a triumvirate team.
If you are a confident, well organised, strong visible leader with high standards, excellent communications skills and operational experience with extensive experience of working within an acute trust this is the ideal opportunity for you.
We are looking for someone with a proven track record and substantial operational management experience across a range of specialties and significant experience in a leadership role. You should be able to demonstrate dynamic, inspirational and compassionate leadership skills to help us meet the local and national challenges. We are looking for someone committed to continually striving to achieve excellence in patient focused care.
Main duties of the job
- To lead and develop a culture of strong visible leadership within the trust in line with the Trusts values and behaviours framework
- Support the development and delivery of the Trust Strategy
- Be responsible for the effective operational management of the area of delegated responsibility, reporting to the Deputy Director in all matters affecting the delivery of core services.
- Be accountable for performance in those specialties against all key dimensions within the trust performance framework, including the achievement of national access targets, taking corrective action as required.
- Ensure staff are developed to their full potential through systematic individual performance development review and the establishment of personal development plans, reflecting the needs of the organisation and the individual.
- In conjunction with the Deputy Director lead the development of the Strategic Direction and annual business planning of the Directorate and assist in the determination of policy and strategy with the team.
- Provide and develop a working environment and open culture which fosters high morale and commitment among all staff and promotes their well-being and personal development.
- Develop a strong understanding of the local and regional provision of services outside the Trust and work with the clinical leads to react to changes in that provision to secure safe and efficient services
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level degree or equivalent in relevant related subject area
- Suitable management qualification or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Well organised systematic thinker able to organise and direct others
- Excellent leadership skills
- Excellent communicator with effective persuasion and negotiation skills and the ability to motivate and influence others
- Ability to work and plan strategically
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Presentation/associated IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint applications
- Ability to manage projects and multiple/diverse complex tasks requiring analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritise workload to deliver agreed milestones and overcome conflicting demands on time and resources
- Effective and engaging team worker
Desirable
- Improvement/ transformation skill set
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working in NHS at a managerial level, with understanding of clinical services
- Operational experience of managing clinical services
- Budgetary management, cost improvement planning and quality impact assessment
- Good track record of internal and external partnership working
- Management of employee relations in accordance with HR policies and procedures
- Practical experience of leading change management agendas
- Understanding of governance framework, risk assessment appraisal and mitigation
- Proven experience of creating opportunities through partnership working
- Good track record of internal and external partnership working
- Staff management and development
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in urgent care or connected services
- Senior leadership experience in leading transformational change
Specific Job Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of commissioning landscape and local service context
- Understanding of NHS Outcomes Framework & key indicators
- Understanding of key performance requirements and national policy and guidance within sphere of responsibility
- Ability to challenge existing practice and promote continuous quality improvement in clinical specialties and services
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level degree or equivalent in relevant related subject area
- Suitable management qualification or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Well organised systematic thinker able to organise and direct others
- Excellent leadership skills
- Excellent communicator with effective persuasion and negotiation skills and the ability to motivate and influence others
- Ability to work and plan strategically
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Presentation/associated IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint applications
- Ability to manage projects and multiple/diverse complex tasks requiring analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritise workload to deliver agreed milestones and overcome conflicting demands on time and resources
- Effective and engaging team worker
Desirable
- Improvement/ transformation skill set
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working in NHS at a managerial level, with understanding of clinical services
- Operational experience of managing clinical services
- Budgetary management, cost improvement planning and quality impact assessment
- Good track record of internal and external partnership working
- Management of employee relations in accordance with HR policies and procedures
- Practical experience of leading change management agendas
- Understanding of governance framework, risk assessment appraisal and mitigation
- Proven experience of creating opportunities through partnership working
- Good track record of internal and external partnership working
- Staff management and development
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in urgent care or connected services
- Senior leadership experience in leading transformational change
Specific Job Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of commissioning landscape and local service context
- Understanding of NHS Outcomes Framework & key indicators
- Understanding of key performance requirements and national policy and guidance within sphere of responsibility
- Ability to challenge existing practice and promote continuous quality improvement in clinical specialties and services
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
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).
