Job summary
The Medicine Division are inviting applications from experienced and ambitious candidates for the role of General Manager, and Divisional Lead for UEC Improvement, to join our 'front door' specialty teams. We are looking for a hard-working individual who is enthusiastic and committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
The post-holder will lead the operational aspects of the specialties across the 'front door', including Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine and Mental Health Liaison, working closely with other members of the triumvirates - Specialty Consultant Leads and Matrons. The successful individual will use continuous service improvement to deliver the strategic objectives and recovery plan for our patients.
The successful candidate will have experience of providing operational service management and developing others. They will have excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with patients, and internal and external colleagues.
If you are looking for a fast-paced role, with the opportunity for personal development within a supportive team, we would welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a key member of the Divisional Management Team and accountable for managing the services across the front door at Southmead Hospital. There is opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across the wider Trust and Group, including teams at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston.
The emphasis of this post is working closely with the clinical staff and administrative teams to ensure strong leadership and operational management, in order to meet the objectives and performance targets for the specialties within Cluster 1. The role has a strong emphasis on recovering our non-elective performance and improvement across urgent and emergency care pathways.
The post holder will work closely with the Divisional Management Team to ensure the delivery of effective and high-quality clinical services and the achievement of both strategic objectives and relevant performance targets. As part of the Division's management team, the post holder will contribute fully to the overall management and development of the Medicine Division within North Bristol NHS Trust.
The post holder will be expected to provide leadership for people management, in order to recruit and retain high quality staff, provide effective appraisal and team working and strong staff involvement in decision making within the sphere of responsibility.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust is the largest Trust in the south-west region and provides medical, surgical, and maternity care for a population of approximately half a million people in the North Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset areas. It employs more than 9,500 staff, has approximately 1050 inpatient beds and a revenue budget in excess of £540 million. The Trust provides sub regional, regional, and supra regional services in the fields of neurosciences, orthopaedics, pathology, plastic surgery and burns, renal medicine, transplant and urology, vascular surgery, and is the Major Trauma Centre for the West Country.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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The General Manager will:
Have responsibility for the delivery of key critical performance issues within Cluster 1 specialities.
Work closely with the Specialty Leads, Clinical Director, Divisional Operations Director, Matrons and Divisional Director of Nursing to ensure high levels of service, quality and performance in the delivery of key objectives.
Be an active member of the Divisional team in terms of overall service development and strategic plans.
Ensure the delivery of high quality clinical services in line with the Trusts Organisational Objectives.
Establish sound performance management arrangements.
Liaise with independent sector providers where appropriate.
Deputise for Divisional Operations Director as required.
Participate in the manager of the day rota within Division.
Participate in the planning and management of capital projects, as required.
Participate in the Trust management on-call rota.
- See attached job description and person specification for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
The General Manager will:
Have responsibility for the delivery of key critical performance issues within Cluster 1 specialities.
Work closely with the Specialty Leads, Clinical Director, Divisional Operations Director, Matrons and Divisional Director of Nursing to ensure high levels of service, quality and performance in the delivery of key objectives.
Be an active member of the Divisional team in terms of overall service development and strategic plans.
Ensure the delivery of high quality clinical services in line with the Trusts Organisational Objectives.
Establish sound performance management arrangements.
Liaise with independent sector providers where appropriate.
Deputise for Divisional Operations Director as required.
Participate in the manager of the day rota within Division.
Participate in the planning and management of capital projects, as required.
Participate in the Trust management on-call rota.
- See attached job description and person specification for more details.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Masters Level Education or comparible education
Desirable
- Project / Programme Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years senior management experience
- Experience of working effectively in a multi-professional environment and working as part of a MDT
- Able to demonstrate management of complex pathways and systems
Desirable
- Experience of Developing Business and Recovery plans
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written communication
- Direct experience of operational management
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership at a senior level
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Masters Level Education or comparible education
Desirable
- Project / Programme Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years senior management experience
- Experience of working effectively in a multi-professional environment and working as part of a MDT
- Able to demonstrate management of complex pathways and systems
Desirable
- Experience of Developing Business and Recovery plans
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written communication
- Direct experience of operational management
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership at a senior level
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).
