Job summary
The Business Manager will report to the Deputy General Manager and will provide appropriate support to the General Manager, Screening Director and Directorate Clinical Director in the delivery of all operational functions of a discrete section of the Directorate. This will include overseeing the administrative functions within the department, and ensuring all key performance targets are met, and Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to.
The Business Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the appropriate data is available, analysed and presented to support business decision making, forging the gap between financial and business management. The post holder will provide an increased focus on the delivery of streamlined, efficient services which are managed and benchmarked nationally and internationally. The post holder will lead on the project management of the cost reduction programmes and organisational change.
Main duties of the job
- Delivery of key performance targets
- Staff management and development
- Service planning and development
- Financial management
- Data analysis, aggregation and presentation
- Business and contract planning and management
- Cost reduction plan management and delivery
- Communication
- Policy development
- Risk management
- Workforce transformation
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
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 overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant first degree, or relevant experience
Desirable
- Recognised management qualification at postgraduate level
- Completion of project management skills course, e.g. PRINCE2
Experience
Essential
- Experience of operational and staff management in the NHS
- Track record of success in delivering change and project management
- Experience of managing and deciding on complex employment issues including handling grievances and disciplinary issues
- Budget management experience
- Experience of dealing with conflict and working with colleagues to agree remedial action as required
- Experience of dealing with distressed patients / relatives / staff
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Well developed business planning and marketing skills
- Ability to analyse and effectively present performance data and identify areas for improvement
- Ability to problem solve and to develop solutions to issues
- Ability to co-ordinate and investigate complaints
- Ability to influence and negotiate at a senior level within the division and wider trust
- Ability to enthuse, motivate and involve staff to meet challenging targets by providing direction, reviewing performance, and motivating others
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload for both self and others
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant first degree, or relevant experience
Desirable
- Recognised management qualification at postgraduate level
- Completion of project management skills course, e.g. PRINCE2
Experience
Essential
- Experience of operational and staff management in the NHS
- Track record of success in delivering change and project management
- Experience of managing and deciding on complex employment issues including handling grievances and disciplinary issues
- Budget management experience
- Experience of dealing with conflict and working with colleagues to agree remedial action as required
- Experience of dealing with distressed patients / relatives / staff
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Well developed business planning and marketing skills
- Ability to analyse and effectively present performance data and identify areas for improvement
- Ability to problem solve and to develop solutions to issues
- Ability to co-ordinate and investigate complaints
- Ability to influence and negotiate at a senior level within the division and wider trust
- Ability to enthuse, motivate and involve staff to meet challenging targets by providing direction, reviewing performance, and motivating others
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload for both self and others
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).
