Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Directorate Manager - Acute Paediatrics

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced operational manager to assume the role of Directorate Manager for Acute Paediatrics.

The post holder will be based at Oldham Care Organisation and have responsibility for the Acute Paediatric service. The post holder will develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders within both the Children's community services directorate and the Perinatal division to ensure the delivery of reliable and efficient services against local and national strategies.

Main duties of the job

Reporting directly to the Divisional Managing Director for the Families Division the post is supported by an Assistant Directorate Manager and a Directorate Support Manager. The role assumes responsibility for operational performance (UEC, RTT/Cancer) and in conjunction with the Associate Director of Nursing and Clinical Directors carries responsibility for annual planning, service development, finance and HR for the Directorate.

If you are keen to be a part of a team that is forward thinking and the main provided of acute paediatirc services within the NCA, who drives important change, has a strong track record of delivery and are for your next challenge please contact Kate McKenna, Divisional Managing Director, for an informal discussion.

It is anticipated the interviews will be held within 1 week of the closing date for the post.

About us

Oldham Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. The place where the world's first IVF baby was delivered, Oldham is a town of pioneering firsts. Today, Oldham is responsible for delivering a range of acute and community health services across the local area and at The Royal Oldham Hospital. As a designated major trauma unit for Greater Manchester and one of only three vascular centres in Greater Manchester, Oldham is a specialist hospital for acute surgery and provides state-of-the-art onsite pathology services to the North West.

Details

Date posted

01 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£58,972 to £68,525 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-OCO-AC508-23

Job locations

Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or Equivalent Experience

Desirable

  • Masters

Experience

Essential

  • Signficant management experience in acute sector

Desirable

  • Experience of service redevelopment incorporating a number of stakeholders

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of sound financial management

Desirable

  • Aware of local, regional and national agendas

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of team / collaborative working
  • Interest / knowledge of Paediatrics
  • Delivered change to service with positive out come
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or Equivalent Experience

Desirable

  • Masters

Experience

Essential

  • Signficant management experience in acute sector

Desirable

  • Experience of service redevelopment incorporating a number of stakeholders

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of sound financial management

Desirable

  • Aware of local, regional and national agendas

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of team / collaborative working
  • Interest / knowledge of Paediatrics
  • Delivered change to service with positive out come

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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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Divisional Managing Director - Women & Children's

Kate McKenna

kate.mckenna@nca.nhs.uk

07749233423

Details

Date posted

01 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£58,972 to £68,525 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-OCO-AC508-23

Job locations

Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


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