Job summary
The
Corporate General Manager is a member of the Corporate Operations team. The
purpose is to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities or
programmes, and will provide leadership to a defined strategic general
management portfolio to support the delivery of high quality clinical
services and the effective day to day operational management across the
Trust.
The
Corporate General Manager will support the Director of Operations, Deputy
Chief Nurse and Deputy Chief Medical Officer and the Assistant Directors by
providing a senior general management resource, capable of co-ordinating
projects and initiatives, delivery of business, workforce and financial
planning as well as handling ad hoc issues delegated by the Corporate
Operations team.
They
will make judgements involving highly complex facts or situations, which
require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest cancer centres in the UK, providing
some of the most up-to date treatment, care and support for people with
cancer.
We
are excited to be recruiting into a leadership post to drive forward the
delivery of high quality cancer pathways for the patients of Leeds and the
wider region.
We
are looking for a patient centred individual with drive, energy and a
willingness to look at things differently.
Main duties of the job
Work within the Corporate
Operations Team to provide operational business management and planning
support.
Ensure that resources are deployed
effectively and that robust processes are in place to support the provision
of efficient, high quality, services
Responsible for relevant capital
programmes and associated budgets
Ensuring Staff, Patient &
Public involvement in service development
Developing and sustaining capacity
and capability within portfolio areas of responsibility including associated
performance standards.
Engaging on behalf of Corporate
Operations with internal and, where appropriate, external stakeholders;
promoting partnerships and co-operative working
Ensure business continuity and risk
management arrangements are in place
Contribute to the delivery of Trust
objectives
Attendance at the relevant
Performance Team meetings
Key member of the Trust Cancer
Board and report on issues related to cancer performance and risks
Attendance at Lead Managers Group
on behalf of the Trust
Maintaining links with the ICB and
Cancer Alliance coordinating key areas of work across LTHT on areas
identified for commissioning or improvement
Project Lead for the delivery of
specific action plans approved by the Trust Board to improve cancer services
across the Trust.
Under the direction of the
Director of Operations be responsible for the delivery of the national cancer
standards and targets across the Trust.
About us
At
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, youll be joining over 22,000 colleagues
who take pride in what they do, respect each other, and enjoy working
together to provide exceptional patient care.
Working
alongside a range of healthcare, medical and scientific colleagues, Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust contributes to life in the Leeds region, not
only by being one of the largest employers, but by supporting the health and
wellbeing of the community and playing a leading role in research, education
and innovation. We all come together
to deliver the outstanding level of care were known for to over one million
patients a year.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Expected Shortlisting Date
17/11/2025
Planned Interview Date
25/11/2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attendance at the relevant
Performance Team meetings
Key member of the Trust Cancer
Board and report on issues related to cancer performance and risks
Attendance at Lead Managers Group
on behalf of the Trust
Maintaining links with the ICB and
Cancer Alliance coordinating key areas of work across LTHT on areas
identified for commissioning or improvement
Project Lead for the delivery of
specific action plans approved by the Trust Board to improve cancer services
across the Trust.
Under the direction of the
Director of Operations be responsible for the delivery of the national cancer
standards and targets across the Trust.
Supporting CSUs to achieve the
national cancer standards, through a number of mechanisms including pathway
re-design and performance management.
Provision of performance, Peer
review, COSD and audit information and analysis to MDTs, CSUs, Trust Cancer
Board and Corporate Operations team relating to cancer
Lead, on behalf of the Trust, work
with external partners on issues such as pathway re-design, development of
Inter Provider Transfers and implementation of breach allocation guidance and
work to understand the impact of and implement the sustainability and
transformation plan for WYAAT in relation to cancer services.
Peer
review and the Improving Outcomes Guides (IOGs)
Leadership of the Trusts
preparation for the peer review of its cancer services.
Delivery of the action plans
arising from peer reviews
Project management and leadership
of the work to ensure Trust compliance with the emerging IOGs.
The
Leeds Cancer Centre (LCC)
Responsibility for management and
development of the cancer information system, and its use across the Trust.
Provision of a cancer single
contact point for the referring cancer units across the WYATT, Harrogate and
York district and support the Cancer Alliance in their work to improve their
cancer services and national target performance.
Management of the production of the
LCC annual report.
Provision of an operating framework
and performance management process for the CSUs to support the central
management but local support of the MDT co-ordination staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attendance at the relevant
Performance Team meetings
Key member of the Trust Cancer
Board and report on issues related to cancer performance and risks
Attendance at Lead Managers Group
on behalf of the Trust
Maintaining links with the ICB and
Cancer Alliance coordinating key areas of work across LTHT on areas
identified for commissioning or improvement
Project Lead for the delivery of
specific action plans approved by the Trust Board to improve cancer services
across the Trust.
Under the direction of the
Director of Operations be responsible for the delivery of the national cancer
standards and targets across the Trust.
Supporting CSUs to achieve the
national cancer standards, through a number of mechanisms including pathway
re-design and performance management.
Provision of performance, Peer
review, COSD and audit information and analysis to MDTs, CSUs, Trust Cancer
Board and Corporate Operations team relating to cancer
Lead, on behalf of the Trust, work
with external partners on issues such as pathway re-design, development of
Inter Provider Transfers and implementation of breach allocation guidance and
work to understand the impact of and implement the sustainability and
transformation plan for WYAAT in relation to cancer services.
Peer
review and the Improving Outcomes Guides (IOGs)
Leadership of the Trusts
preparation for the peer review of its cancer services.
Delivery of the action plans
arising from peer reviews
Project management and leadership
of the work to ensure Trust compliance with the emerging IOGs.
The
Leeds Cancer Centre (LCC)
Responsibility for management and
development of the cancer information system, and its use across the Trust.
Provision of a cancer single
contact point for the referring cancer units across the WYATT, Harrogate and
York district and support the Cancer Alliance in their work to improve their
cancer services and national target performance.
Management of the production of the
LCC annual report.
Provision of an operating framework
and performance management process for the CSUs to support the central
management but local support of the MDT co-ordination staff.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to undertake training and development as identified through the Personal Development Planning process
- Application of HR policies and procedures
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of: Successful leadership Understanding and application of service improvement techniques.
- A range of management disciplines and legislation relevant to job e.g. H&S, HR.
- Successful operational management at a middle/senior management level.
- Sound financial management
- Project/programme management
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
- Personal resilience and ability to prioritise work to meet challenging deadlines.
- Managing multi-stranded situations where there may be conflicts of opinions involving a wide range of stakeholders.
- Ability to make judgements and decisions leading to resolution through effective negotiation /problem solving.
- Strong analytical skills; literacy, IT and numeracy skills with the ability to produce a range of documents or presentations for a wide variety of audiences.
- Sound understanding of NHS priorities, including National, Local and Trust Targets.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health & Safety management
- Knowledge of marketing techniques and their practical application in the NHS environment
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Maintain and promote positive working relationships with others
- Takes decisions in a transparent and inclusive way
- Promotes a culture of equality, mutual respect and diversity
- Ability to use Microsoft Office.
- Advanced report writing skills
- Excellent oral presentation skills
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level e.g. professional health service qualification
- Managerial qualification to diploma level or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of on-going professional development.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to undertake training and development as identified through the Personal Development Planning process
- Application of HR policies and procedures
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of: Successful leadership Understanding and application of service improvement techniques.
- A range of management disciplines and legislation relevant to job e.g. H&S, HR.
- Successful operational management at a middle/senior management level.
- Sound financial management
- Project/programme management
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
- Personal resilience and ability to prioritise work to meet challenging deadlines.
- Managing multi-stranded situations where there may be conflicts of opinions involving a wide range of stakeholders.
- Ability to make judgements and decisions leading to resolution through effective negotiation /problem solving.
- Strong analytical skills; literacy, IT and numeracy skills with the ability to produce a range of documents or presentations for a wide variety of audiences.
- Sound understanding of NHS priorities, including National, Local and Trust Targets.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health & Safety management
- Knowledge of marketing techniques and their practical application in the NHS environment
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Maintain and promote positive working relationships with others
- Takes decisions in a transparent and inclusive way
- Promotes a culture of equality, mutual respect and diversity
- Ability to use Microsoft Office.
- Advanced report writing skills
- Excellent oral presentation skills
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level e.g. professional health service qualification
- Managerial qualification to diploma level or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of on-going professional development.
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.
