Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Deputy Operational Manager for NaNOC

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Job summary

Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity for 12 months

The Norfolk & Norwich University NHS Hospitals Trust serves a population of 822,500 people. The orthopaedic department is a busy regional trauma centre and forward-thinking department offering a range of elective and trauma care to the local community. We currently employ 34 orthopaedic surgeons, some with international recognition in their specialities. Patients are cared for on 2 dedicated orthopaedic wards and within a dynamic outpatient department, where 8,500 orthopaedic procedures, 54,000 outpatient appointments and 4,500 pre-admission appointments are undertaken annually, with projected numbers expected to increase

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, adaptable and ambitious person to join our management team in Trauma & Orthopaedics. The post holder will focus operationally on the new Norfolk & Norwich Orthopaedic Centre (NaNOC) due to open in July 2024

Whilst we are seeking to appoint a Band 7 level candidate, we would also be willing to recruit to Band 6 as an exciting development opportunity, which, subject to meeting the required competency level through a robust and supportive training package could then progress to the Band 7 role during this FTC or if the post extends after the 12 months.

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported

Interview Date: 17th July 2024

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the Divisional Operational Manager in the operational management of all patient services within the Trauma & Orthopaedic Directorate with a focus on NaNOC. This involves the delivery of operational performance targets including waiting lists, finance and to continually improve the quality of services to patients by using best practice standards within the available income.

Support the Divisional Operational Manager and Senior Nurses with the direct management of all divisional administration and clerical and nursing staff within the Directorate and in the management of the Directorate budgets. Contribute to the Divisional and Trust strategy, processes and policies.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours
Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
Multi Faith prayer room
Discounted gym memberships
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
On-site Nursery
On-site cafes offering staff discounts
Support in career development
Flexible staff bank
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Date posted

28 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-24-S0755

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level or equivalent
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience

Essential

Significant operational management experience at middle management level
Track record of delivering targets and successful service change

Skills

Essential

Budgeting, forecasting, business planning
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level or equivalent
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience

Essential

Significant operational management experience at middle management level
Track record of delivering targets and successful service change

Skills

Essential

Budgeting, forecasting, business planning
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)