Job summary
Reporting to the Service Line Manager the post holder will work closely with the clinical teams to manage day to day operational issues across a range of specialities and working with external parties to ensure the smooth running of the Centre. This will also include management of budgets, leading and delivering on agreed performance objectives, business planning, strategy, and continuous improvement of patient care pathways.
Please note this interview and assessment centre will be held on 26th April.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the provision of high quality, safe patient care ensuring effective and efficient operational management and effective use of resources for the clinical services delivered at the CDC (Community Diagnostic centre).Reporting to the Service Line Manager the post holder will work closely with the clinical teams to manage day to day operational issues across a range of specialities and working with external parties to ensure the smooth running of the Centre. This will also include management of budgets, leading and delivering on agreed performance objectives, business planning, strategy, and continuous improvement of patient care pathways.
The postholder will ensure there are appropriate governance arrangements in place across the Centre, to deliver high standards of patient care and minimise clinical risk. The post holder will be responsible for defining and shaping information requirements for the Centre.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Directly accountable to the SLM
Directly responsible for the management and efficiency of the CDC
To effectively manage the pay and non-pay resource for the CDC.
To play a lead role in delivery of the efficient and timely flow of patients through the CDC service pathways.
To monitor Estates and Facilities input into the CDC and escalate issues where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Directly accountable to the SLM
Directly responsible for the management and efficiency of the CDC
To effectively manage the pay and non-pay resource for the CDC.
To play a lead role in delivery of the efficient and timely flow of patients through the CDC service pathways.
To monitor Estates and Facilities input into the CDC and escalate issues where appropriate.
Person Specification
shortlisting
Essential
- First degree or equivalent, ideally in a relevant Healthcare subject
- professional registration - nursing
- Recent management training
- Experience of setting up new services and working with a range of third-party providers
Desirable
- Knowledge of Diagnostic services
- Project management experience
- Experience managing Diagnostic Services
shortlisting
Essential
- First degree or equivalent in a relevant Healthcare subject
Desirable
- Knowledge of Diagnostic services management
Person Specification
shortlisting
Essential
- First degree or equivalent, ideally in a relevant Healthcare subject
- professional registration - nursing
- Recent management training
- Experience of setting up new services and working with a range of third-party providers
Desirable
- Knowledge of Diagnostic services
- Project management experience
- Experience managing Diagnostic Services
shortlisting
Essential
- First degree or equivalent in a relevant Healthcare subject
Desirable
- Knowledge of Diagnostic services management
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).
