University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy General Manager

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Job summary

The post holder will support the General Manager in the day to day operational and performance management of the Cancer business unit. You will provide effective leadership contributing towards the achievement of the financial forecast and delivery of contracted activity, to implement local / national policy / strategy and deliver service development.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the management of the identified part of the Business Unit, including but not limited to, ward areas, assessment units, outpatient areas, day case , administrative areas and supporting the General Manager to lead on projects.
building relationships with our system partners
To ensure the delivery of key performance targets within the service area as agreed with the General Manager.
To develop and implement systems for monitoring demand, trends and ensuring staffing levels are appropriate for the demand level.

Closing date of applications: 9 February 2025

Interview date: 20 February 2025

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

29 January 2025

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

Reference number

320-SNR-0185

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

First degree or equivalent
Extensive up to date knowledge of the NHS

Development

Essential

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Evidence of being a team-player with a clear ability to stand back and view the big picture when necessary

Experience

Essential

Ability to present complex data in a meaningful way to a range of professional groups
Proven record of robust performance management demonstrable experience of working in a operational manager post
Well-developed IT skills to manage and report on complex performance management information

Skills

Essential

Experience within the Healthcare sector at senior manager level including operational responsibility for complex specialities and services

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

First degree or equivalent
Extensive up to date knowledge of the NHS

Development

Essential

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Evidence of being a team-player with a clear ability to stand back and view the big picture when necessary

Experience

Essential

Ability to present complex data in a meaningful way to a range of professional groups
Proven record of robust performance management demonstrable experience of working in a operational manager post
Well-developed IT skills to manage and report on complex performance management information

Skills

Essential

Experience within the Healthcare sector at senior manager level including operational responsibility for complex specialities and services

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)