Job summary
THEATRES, ANAESTHETICS, CRITICAL CARE, PRE-OP AND PAIN DIRECTORATE
MAIN OPERATING THEATRES
SPECIALTY MANAGER - EMERGENCY & OTHER SPECIALITIES
BAND 7 - 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK
A permanent opportunity has arisen for a full time Specialty Manager to lead our Emergency & Other Specialities department.
The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and co-ordinating activities ensuring the efficient and effective day-to-day running of the department, financial and performance management, service improvement and line management of designated staff, maintaining patient care, and for the establishment of good communications and relationships between colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors.
You must be registered with the NMC or the HCPC, and have a recognised qualification in Theatre Practice or equivalent level of experience.It is essential that you hold a management qualification and/or evidence of further academic development.
Main duties of the job
- Ensure the delivery of a responsive, high quality, value for money service within the speciality area and in conjunction with other Speciality Managers in the clinical unit
- Devise plans and collaborate with others to move towards the highest standards of patient care
- In conjunction with the Matron, Theatres Deputy Matron and Theatre Manager, and in conjunction with other Speciality Managers, ensure that the service is continually reviewed and evaluated in order to support achievement of the Trust Corporate objectives and all relevant national targets
- To be responsible for monitoring and co-ordinating activities ensuring the efficient and effective day-to-day running of the unit/area
- To actively manage financial and performance management, service improvement and line management of designated staff
- Delegate tasks, ensuring that such tasks are within the competence, experience and training of that individual.
- Ensure a high standard of record keeping on all staff is maintained at all times.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page:Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered with the Nursing Midwifery Council or the Health Professions Council
- Recognised qualification in Theatre Practice or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of multi-skilled practice
- Degree or evidence of study at degree level or equivalent
Desirable
- Management qualification and/or evidence of further academic development
- Qualification in an area of theatre speciality
Knowledge & Training
Essential
- In-depth knowledge and experience of practice and policy across a broad range of responsibilities, e.g., financial, HR, Health & Safety
- Committed to own Continuing Professional Development and developing clinical practice
- Evidence of in-depth and current speciality knowledge and practical competence
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of operational management in an acute theatre setting at a Band 6 level
- Experience of recruitment and selection processes and good practice
- Demonstrable understanding of budget management requirements and initiatives
- Able to demonstrate undertaking quality initiatives with audited outcomes
- Experience of achieving change
- Demonstrable ability to keep current and accurate records utilising IT systems available.
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate ability in conflict resolution and performance management
- Effective communicator, both orally and in writing, able to motivate and influence people
- Team Player
- Flexible and adaptable to new ways of working
- Able to build rapport and credibility with team members and senior clinical and managerial colleagues
- Able to demonstrate effective leadership skills through gaining trust and credibility
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Organisational skills - able to deliver objectives within an agreed time frame
Physical Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills - good leadership and influencing skills with the ability to motivate individuals and teams
- Role Model
- Open, participative, dynamic and supportive leadership with a flexible management style
- Able to work flexibly throughout the 24 hour period if required
- Strong commitment to high standards of patient care
- Strong commitment to the speciality area ensuring all staff are supported appropriately
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to effectively deal with competing priorities, meet challenging deadlines and deliver under pressure
- Ability to think 'outside the box' and develop innovative ideas to service delivery problems
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered with the Nursing Midwifery Council or the Health Professions Council
- Recognised qualification in Theatre Practice or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of multi-skilled practice
- Degree or evidence of study at degree level or equivalent
Desirable
- Management qualification and/or evidence of further academic development
- Qualification in an area of theatre speciality
Knowledge & Training
Essential
- In-depth knowledge and experience of practice and policy across a broad range of responsibilities, e.g., financial, HR, Health & Safety
- Committed to own Continuing Professional Development and developing clinical practice
- Evidence of in-depth and current speciality knowledge and practical competence
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of operational management in an acute theatre setting at a Band 6 level
- Experience of recruitment and selection processes and good practice
- Demonstrable understanding of budget management requirements and initiatives
- Able to demonstrate undertaking quality initiatives with audited outcomes
- Experience of achieving change
- Demonstrable ability to keep current and accurate records utilising IT systems available.
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate ability in conflict resolution and performance management
- Effective communicator, both orally and in writing, able to motivate and influence people
- Team Player
- Flexible and adaptable to new ways of working
- Able to build rapport and credibility with team members and senior clinical and managerial colleagues
- Able to demonstrate effective leadership skills through gaining trust and credibility
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Organisational skills - able to deliver objectives within an agreed time frame
Physical Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills - good leadership and influencing skills with the ability to motivate individuals and teams
- Role Model
- Open, participative, dynamic and supportive leadership with a flexible management style
- Able to work flexibly throughout the 24 hour period if required
- Strong commitment to high standards of patient care
- Strong commitment to the speciality area ensuring all staff are supported appropriately
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to effectively deal with competing priorities, meet challenging deadlines and deliver under pressure
- Ability to think 'outside the box' and develop innovative ideas to service delivery problems
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
