Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative leader to join our Cancer Division at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells as a General Manager. The successful candidate must be a motivated professional with a track record of consistently delivering high quality patient focused care.
This role will work closely with the Clinical Directors and Head of Nursing to deliver the departments' operational, strategic & quality agenda.
The Kent Oncology Centre provides comprehensive cancer services for the 1.8 million population of Kent, Medway and East Sussex and this role includes management of staff based at Canterbury as well as MTW.
To enable us to have the benefit of the most diverse range of life experience and approaches to health at a senior level in the Trust, we are keen to encourage applications from the widest variety of applicant possible.
Main duties of the job
Strong problem-solving skills, along with the ability to communicate well, build relationships and influence stakeholders both internal and external to the trust are essential to a successful application. Experience of budgetary management, staff management and the ability to meet the peaks and troughs of service demand are a must.
For further information please refer to the job description.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:o At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitso Blue Light card eligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or relevant experience
- Evidence of further personal development
- Post Graduate Management qualification or equivalent high-quality training/experience (Master's Level)
Desirable
- Clinical qualifications relevant to the Directorate NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement tools and techniques in waiting list, demand and capacity management.
- Formal project management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Managerial experience with a proven track record of success in business case development
- Experience in public healthcare
Desirable
- Experience of producing and implementing successful business cases
- Track record of successful service improvements and changes.
- Some Acute Sector or local government experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of how organisations achieve prime performance
- Knowledge of health service management, including change management and workforce planning
Desirable
- Understanding of the changing NHS environment (Patient Choice, Financial Flows, GP Practice commissioning)
- Understanding of NHS Modernisation Programme and service improvement tools and techniques
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communicator at senior and Board level - both verbal and written.
- Wide ranging analytical and data interpretation skills.
- Effective and motivational management skills.
- High level proofing of documents and Statistics.
- Advanced analytical and problem solving skills.
Desirable
- Competence in data manipulation and use of spreadsheet analysis tools in determining performance and output targets.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or relevant experience
- Evidence of further personal development
- Post Graduate Management qualification or equivalent high-quality training/experience (Master's Level)
Desirable
- Clinical qualifications relevant to the Directorate NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement tools and techniques in waiting list, demand and capacity management.
- Formal project management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Managerial experience with a proven track record of success in business case development
- Experience in public healthcare
Desirable
- Experience of producing and implementing successful business cases
- Track record of successful service improvements and changes.
- Some Acute Sector or local government experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of how organisations achieve prime performance
- Knowledge of health service management, including change management and workforce planning
Desirable
- Understanding of the changing NHS environment (Patient Choice, Financial Flows, GP Practice commissioning)
- Understanding of NHS Modernisation Programme and service improvement tools and techniques
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communicator at senior and Board level - both verbal and written.
- Wide ranging analytical and data interpretation skills.
- Effective and motivational management skills.
- High level proofing of documents and Statistics.
- Advanced analytical and problem solving skills.
Desirable
- Competence in data manipulation and use of spreadsheet analysis tools in determining performance and output targets.
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).
