Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced individual to join our leadership team within our Health and Justice Services on a 18 month temporary contract /secondment. The Business Manager is an integral and valued part of the care group's leadership team. The post holder will work in collaboration with the current post holder to ensure that H & J Services are supported effectively. We are entering an exciting time of new business and mobilisation. This role will support the leadership team in the day to day activity of the service and provide cover for the tender and recruitment elements of new services during this period.
Due to the geographic spread of the service some travel may also be required.
Flexible working arrangements are possible.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide Business Management expertise in establishing processes and procedures that underpins and provides a robust reporting framework for Secure Inpatient Services. They will take a lead role in supporting the annual and strategic planning process - including emergency and business continuity planning - taking into account wider impacts on the Trust and ensuring negotiation with all stakeholders.
They will contribute to the successful overall performance of the Trust by being a member of the Care Group Management Team, supporting the Senior Leadership Huddle, General Manager and Service Managers to continuously improve performance and quality of services delivered across the Locality.
In addition they will lead on a range of projects, as required, to facilitate the implementation of the NHS Plan and other relevant national standards and strategies, which will require working collaboratively across the Trust and with external agencies.
About us
We are committed to co-creating safe and personalised care that improves the lives of people by involving them as equal partners. The most important way we will get there is by living our values, all of the time.
The Business Manager will be expected to display the Trust values at all times. They are also responsible for supporting our Durham, Tees Valley and Forensic Care Group, ensuring the culture of our services is built upon the Trust Values and Our Journey To Change (OJTC), giving staff the best possible experience whilst working for TEWV.
Supporting the designated Care Group with the delivery of Our Journey to Change and the business plan, supporting service transformation and service delivery to achieve quality standards and embedding co-production with staff, service users and carers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for further information about the role and the person specification. The Business Manager will play a significant role in supporting the implementation of OJTC and in supporting the operational work of the Care Group.
Additional informal enquiries: Samantha O'Leary, Business Manager samantha.oleary@nhs.net 07771 994894/01642 837528
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for further information about the role and the person specification. The Business Manager will play a significant role in supporting the implementation of OJTC and in supporting the operational work of the Care Group.
Additional informal enquiries: Samantha O'Leary, Business Manager samantha.oleary@nhs.net 07771 994894/01642 837528
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of Masters degree in relevant subject (or willingness to work towards) or equivalent level of experience and knowledge. Trust QI / Coaching or willingness to work towards
- Project Management qualification - e.g. Prince 2. Or willingness to work towards
- Health Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response qualification - or willing to work towards the same.
- Trust QI / Coaching or willingness to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of developing business cases and overseeing the same from inception to completion.
- Significant project management skills
Desirable
- Strategy development experience.
- Contracting/commissioning experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of health service management, including change management and workforce redesign
- Extensive specialist in-depth knowledge relating to NHS business processes e.g. tendering for services, contracting and performance management.
- Excellent written communication skills
- Good experience and working knowledge of information systems e.g. MS Office systems, IIC, Health Roster, Safecare, Cardea, Meridian, Datix (with Risk Register), ESR, Paris
- Ability to prioritise and manage workloads
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of Masters degree in relevant subject (or willingness to work towards) or equivalent level of experience and knowledge. Trust QI / Coaching or willingness to work towards
- Project Management qualification - e.g. Prince 2. Or willingness to work towards
- Health Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response qualification - or willing to work towards the same.
- Trust QI / Coaching or willingness to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of developing business cases and overseeing the same from inception to completion.
- Significant project management skills
Desirable
- Strategy development experience.
- Contracting/commissioning experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of health service management, including change management and workforce redesign
- Extensive specialist in-depth knowledge relating to NHS business processes e.g. tendering for services, contracting and performance management.
- Excellent written communication skills
- Good experience and working knowledge of information systems e.g. MS Office systems, IIC, Health Roster, Safecare, Cardea, Meridian, Datix (with Risk Register), ESR, Paris
- Ability to prioritise and manage workloads
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).
