Job summary
Whipps Cross Hospital is one of UK's top teaching hospitals, in the rapidly growing North East of London where through a programme of unprecedented investment Britain's biggest hospital aims to improve services and most of the needs of our local population.
We are currently seeking a motivated Theatre Delivery Manager (TDM) at Whipps Cross Hospital. This is a unique opportunity to work with wider Multisciplinary Teams, Theatre teams and be part of overall Surgical Divisional Management team. TDM will be responsible for the overall operational performance of all theatres at Whipps Cross Hospital whilst working closely with Service Manager and wider Theatre teams. This post holder will be responsible for driving and delivering sustainable efficiency and productivity in theatres.
You will require a high level of organisation skill and have a resourceful and professional approach to work. You should be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to forge and maintain positive relationships with a variety of clinical and non-clinical staff.
For further information or to arrange informal visits or meetings, please contact:
Alishan Kasmani, Associate General Manager - Theatres, Peri-Op & Anaesthetics via email alishan.kasmani@nhs.net
Mathy Rajanikanth, Service Manager - Theatres, Peri-Op & Anaesthetics via email m.rajanikanth@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Theatres Service Delivery Manager is responsible to the Service Manager for the overall operational performance of all theatres at Whipps Cross Hospital. This post holder will be responsible for driving and delivering sustainable efficiency and productivity in theatres.
This role is seen as one of the key elements for both driving change and ensuring the standardisation of processes across theatres. Post holders will strive to ensure that every theatre list is fully booked to ensure maximum utilisation and that Divisions systems always ensure patient and staff safety.
You will support the Divisions implementation of service improvement as appropriate and general development of services. You will play a key part in supporting change in supporting clinical teams plan and review care pathways.
The post holder will work closely with Theatres, Admissions, Pre-assessment, Anaesthetics, Surgical Services and Clinicians and will be personally responsible for leading and delivering objectives / work streams in their own areas. Key performance targets will be managed, and each scheduling area will be able to demonstrate both continuous improvement and improvement in patient experience.
To ensure that there are clear and transparent measure of success (KPI's) for your service/s and these are delivered at the required level.
You will look after and nurture the staff that you manage to help them to develop their knowledge and skills and perform to a pre-determined level.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or relevant level of skills and experience
- Evidence of continuing education and development
Desirable
- Recognised management qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of managing groups of staff within the NHS
- Have in depth understanding of Theatres, scheduling and pre assessment processes
- Experience of working at Band 6 or above
- Experience of managing a Budget
- Experience and knowledge of CRS
- Ability to understand complex issues, problem solve and propose solutions
- Well-developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams
Desirable
- Experience of successfully leading and implementing service improvement projects
- Experience and knowledge of CRS
- Understanding of project management techniques
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and awareness of issues affecting NHS acute hospitals
- Demonstrable ability to evaluate and improve service quality
Desirable
- Experience of putting together a business case and contributing to its implementation
Skills
Essential
- Analysis of complex data to produce succinct information appropriate for its audience
- Strong communication skills - written and verbal
- Demonstrable achievements in managing change
- Ability to develop new ways of Working
- An effective completer / finisher
- Experience of maintaining and using databases
- Intermediate skills in MS Word and PowerPoint
- Used to producing analysis in numerical or graphical formats to a high standard
- Communicates the vision and brings it alive - describes what the future needs to look like in terms of service improvement and modernisation
- Demonstrates a commitment to the highest ethical and professional values and a belief in government funded healthcare
- Able to take conscious steps to manage self under pressure - creating time for reflection and support for self and others
- Able to manage own energy and pace efforts
- Recognise others' anxieties and problems - encourage them to find ways of dealing constructively with stress
- Able to absorb and deal constructively with criticism and seek support as necessary
Desirable
- Advanced Excel spread sheet skills
- Experience of participating in clinical governance initiatives
- Experience of maintaining and using databases
Other
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills suitable for a range of audiences, including chairing of meetings
Desirable
- Experienced in giving presentations to diverse audiences
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or relevant level of skills and experience
- Evidence of continuing education and development
Desirable
- Recognised management qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of managing groups of staff within the NHS
- Have in depth understanding of Theatres, scheduling and pre assessment processes
- Experience of working at Band 6 or above
- Experience of managing a Budget
- Experience and knowledge of CRS
- Ability to understand complex issues, problem solve and propose solutions
- Well-developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams
Desirable
- Experience of successfully leading and implementing service improvement projects
- Experience and knowledge of CRS
- Understanding of project management techniques
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and awareness of issues affecting NHS acute hospitals
- Demonstrable ability to evaluate and improve service quality
Desirable
- Experience of putting together a business case and contributing to its implementation
Skills
Essential
- Analysis of complex data to produce succinct information appropriate for its audience
- Strong communication skills - written and verbal
- Demonstrable achievements in managing change
- Ability to develop new ways of Working
- An effective completer / finisher
- Experience of maintaining and using databases
- Intermediate skills in MS Word and PowerPoint
- Used to producing analysis in numerical or graphical formats to a high standard
- Communicates the vision and brings it alive - describes what the future needs to look like in terms of service improvement and modernisation
- Demonstrates a commitment to the highest ethical and professional values and a belief in government funded healthcare
- Able to take conscious steps to manage self under pressure - creating time for reflection and support for self and others
- Able to manage own energy and pace efforts
- Recognise others' anxieties and problems - encourage them to find ways of dealing constructively with stress
- Able to absorb and deal constructively with criticism and seek support as necessary
Desirable
- Advanced Excel spread sheet skills
- Experience of participating in clinical governance initiatives
- Experience of maintaining and using databases
Other
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills suitable for a range of audiences, including chairing of meetings
Desirable
- Experienced in giving presentations to diverse audiences
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).
