Job summary
This is an exciting time to be joining the Clinical Support Services Division as we embark on a journey of transformation and innovation.
The Clinical Support Services (CSS) division expanded recently and covers Oncology & Haematology, Pathology, Pharmacy , Radiology, Cardiorespiratory and Therapies at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.
We are a friendly, innovative and business focussed team located at the two main sites within the Trust at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, The Princess Royal Hospital, and the Community Diagnostics Centre, Telford; with a strong and committed leadership team, led by Anna Martin, Director of Operations and Dr Angus McGregor Divisional Medical Director.
Partnership working is key to this role. Working with internal and system partners, you will ensure that our services are optimised to best support patient experience across our Trust and System. You will utilise your extensive collaborative and influencing skills to deliver the business as usual and support the implementation of major projects and transformation work, including HTP.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as Deputy Divisional Director of Operations, CSS and as a member of the CSS leadership team, play a key role in decision making within the Division. You will work with internal and system partners to support the implementation of major transformation projects, provide support for projects by creating business cases, plans and assurance as required; and support the Centres in the deployment of robust demand and capacity models.
Working closely with the CSS Centre Leadership Teams, SaTH Divisional Colleagues, Corporate Services, Executive Team and STW System partners you will play a crucial role in developing the maturity and visibility of the progress of CSS transformation programmes.
About us
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid-Wales.
I hope you'll agree that this is a fantastic time to be joining our team and helping shape the future success of CSS. The successful candidate will contribute to key strategic developments for the benefit of the residents of Shropshire and mid-Wales; they will have an innovative and persuasive approach, have a clinical focus and experience in creating the business case and project plans for approved schemes.
Applications are therefore invited from enthusiastic professionals with excellent people skills and an excellent track record of success, including sound financial and business achievement with a clinical focus. You will be creatively self-motivated, proactive and comfortable with managing complex problems. We'd love to meet you; come and talk to us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent relevant senior management experience
- Evidence of highly developed professional management development within relevant field of practice
- Evidence of a commitment to continuous professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of workforce planning/development/innovation
- Healthcare Professional Qualification and registration
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Significant experience of working at a senior management or senior professional level (equivalent to Postgraduate Diploma) in the acute healthcare sector
- Experience of leading the implementation of service improvement including complex change management programmes
- Evidence of effective management of a complex and diverse workforce
- Evidence of successful management of achieving service targets in line with budgets
- Successful experience of leadership at a senior managerial level in operational and/or financial and strategic management, including exposure to Board.
- Specialist knowledge, skills and experience in workforce development and innovation.
- Comprehensive knowledge of current practice and health policy requirements
Desirable
- Able to facilitate workshops, meetings and engagement sessions
- Demonstrable experience gained in a healthcare environment
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Presents complex and detailed data sets to explain key information that effectively communicates performance and assurance information to a range of stakeholders, including Trust board
- Ability to demonstrate influencing/negotiating skills to a range of staff groups/professions to deliver objectives and targets
- Ability to analyse complex/ conflicting information in order to resolve issues eg budgetary control v risk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent relevant senior management experience
- Evidence of highly developed professional management development within relevant field of practice
- Evidence of a commitment to continuous professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of workforce planning/development/innovation
- Healthcare Professional Qualification and registration
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Significant experience of working at a senior management or senior professional level (equivalent to Postgraduate Diploma) in the acute healthcare sector
- Experience of leading the implementation of service improvement including complex change management programmes
- Evidence of effective management of a complex and diverse workforce
- Evidence of successful management of achieving service targets in line with budgets
- Successful experience of leadership at a senior managerial level in operational and/or financial and strategic management, including exposure to Board.
- Specialist knowledge, skills and experience in workforce development and innovation.
- Comprehensive knowledge of current practice and health policy requirements
Desirable
- Able to facilitate workshops, meetings and engagement sessions
- Demonstrable experience gained in a healthcare environment
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Presents complex and detailed data sets to explain key information that effectively communicates performance and assurance information to a range of stakeholders, including Trust board
- Ability to demonstrate influencing/negotiating skills to a range of staff groups/professions to deliver objectives and targets
- Ability to analyse complex/ conflicting information in order to resolve issues eg budgetary control v risk
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).
