Deputy General Manager

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This is a great opportunity to develop your career and join a leading University Hospital.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS FT provides a supportive and caring work environment and is looking for an experienced, dynamic and outward thinking Operational manager to support the operational delivery of a busy maternity and gynaecology business unit.

Are you passionate about driving service delivery with patient care at the heart of all decisions?Do you enjoy working as part of a team and delivering practical solutions to complex issues?Can you balance demanding work priorities whilst maintaining a high degree flexibility in support of effective service delivery for our local community?If you have experience of supporting and delivering services within a health care and social care sector, or in other sectors, and you have drive and enthusiasm, then this role is for you.

You will provide leadership to a dedicated operational team supporting the delivery of Trust targets in relation to RTT, Cancer FDS, safe maternity services as well as supporting quality improvement workstreams for the Maternity and Neonatal Improvement Plan.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and senior operations professional to deliver on the Trusts and national delivery targets for maternity and gynaecology services.

Direct line management of the operation team supporting the delivery of gynaecology and maternity services at the Royal Derby Hospital site, along with HIV services at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital site.
To support and complement the quality and risk agenda for the Trust, work within a strict financial envelope to deliver services, use information and technology to support & improve health care delivery at the trust through informed decision making.
Provide monthly and adhoc operational reports to assure the senior leadership team on the delivery of all Trust milestones, along with feeding back on local service initiatives and developments for both elements of the maternity, gynaecology and HIV service
Link with ICB/JUCD to support GIRFT development, referral optimisation pathways and contribute to wider collaboration with stakeholders and partners in the region.
Respond to complaints and PALS
Support the out of hours Senior manager on call rota (SMOC) which includes week day, weekends and bank holidays.
Assume responsibility for the personal development of the team that you manage. We firmly believe that the skills & knowledge of the team is the foundation of the service we offer.

Closing date of applications: 20 October 2024

Interview date: 1 November 2024

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Date posted

09 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year Pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Compressed hours

Reference number

320-W&C-0912

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge

Skills & Ability

Essential

Excellent problem solving, analytical and numerical reasoning skills with an ability to articulate highly complex analysis
Proven ability of the leadership and management of teams to achieve targets and objectives within a complex, demanding and pressured environment which challenging sometimes moving deadlines.
Evidence of continuous personal development
Outstanding Communication, negotiation and influencing skills

Desirable

Proven ability to successfully manage a programme quality improvement plans
Ability to support the writing of and implementation of SOPS

Communications & Interpersonal skills

Essential

Able to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills, displaying credibility, and influence as well as build and maintain high levels of integrity amongst Senior Managers and Clinicians.
Ability to forge strong teams and develop relationships

Values and Behaviours

Essential

Evidence of delivering against operational targets, ensuring the efficient use of resources to support service delivery
Actively promotes change and improvement and sharing of knowledge and information.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

In depth understanding of RTT performance expectations, cancer FDS and BPTP as well as supporting theatre planning, utilisation and supporting the delivery of a efficient and safe service Data Warehousing, reporting methodologies dashboarding, and modelling tools and techniques.
Evidence of being able to Interpret national guidance, localise and implement national policies related to the specialty and support change when/if required ire.

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge

Skills & Ability

Essential

Excellent problem solving, analytical and numerical reasoning skills with an ability to articulate highly complex analysis
Proven ability of the leadership and management of teams to achieve targets and objectives within a complex, demanding and pressured environment which challenging sometimes moving deadlines.
Evidence of continuous personal development
Outstanding Communication, negotiation and influencing skills

Desirable

Proven ability to successfully manage a programme quality improvement plans
Ability to support the writing of and implementation of SOPS

Communications & Interpersonal skills

Essential

Able to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills, displaying credibility, and influence as well as build and maintain high levels of integrity amongst Senior Managers and Clinicians.
Ability to forge strong teams and develop relationships

Values and Behaviours

Essential

Evidence of delivering against operational targets, ensuring the efficient use of resources to support service delivery
Actively promotes change and improvement and sharing of knowledge and information.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

In depth understanding of RTT performance expectations, cancer FDS and BPTP as well as supporting theatre planning, utilisation and supporting the delivery of a efficient and safe service Data Warehousing, reporting methodologies dashboarding, and modelling tools and techniques.
Evidence of being able to Interpret national guidance, localise and implement national policies related to the specialty and support change when/if required ire.

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.