Job summary
Applications are invited for a CBU Manager in Digestive Diseases on a full-time permanent contract.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within the CBU Triumvirate leadership team working closely with the Clinical Director, Lead Nurses, and Matrons. The CBU Manager, will lead the implementation of patient centred clinical operational strategy and plans, ensuring that systems and processes are in place to comply with relevant legislation and governance requirements, linking with external bodies such as commissioners about service developments, contracts and clinical care pathways whilst utilising the expertise and skills of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
We want to invest in applicants who are motivated and dedicated to providing high standards of patient care and see their own personal and professional development as a priority but who will be fit to manage the growing challenges of healthcare in the UK as we move forward.
Main duties of the job
An experienced, motivated and independently minded leader who is able to act on their own initiative, achieving outstanding performance as a role model of the trusts values and behaviours. With a 'can do' leadership style the CBU Manager will thrive within a climate of constant change managing the strategic direction and performance of a Clinical Business Unit within the Trust.
The post holder is expected to function at a senior level within the CBU senior leadership team, proactively leading and providing solutions to resolve complex operational issues, in accordance with agreed Trust objectives, targets, quality standards and resource constraints. The CBU Manager will have managerial experience in leading teams, and will possess leadership skills to deal competently with complex issues in ensuring that policy is implemented and performance managed within the CBU.
As a member of the CBU senior leadership team and Divisional management structure, the CBU Manager contributes to strategic direction and policy setting for the Division, forming an essential communications link between the Division, CBU and relevant external organisations, demonstrating a coaching style of leadership in ensuring that clinical, staff and stakeholder engagement is reflected in the decision making process.
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity and inclusion work. The Trust is proud to have achieved numerous external accreditations and is working towards achieving the Anti-Racist Organisation Framework, recognising the importance of anti-racism in all that we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An experienced, motivated and independently minded leader who is able to act on their own initiative, achieving outstanding performance as a role model of the trusts values and behaviours. With a can do leadership style the CBU Manager will thrive within a climate of constant change managing the strategic direction and performance of a Clinical Business Unit within the Trust. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer, the post holder is expected to function at a senior level within the CBU senior leadership team, proactively leading and providing solutions to resolve complexoperational issues, in accordance with agreed Trust objectives, targets, quality standards and resource constraints. The CBU Manager will have managerial experience in leading teams and will possess leadershipskills to deal competently with complex issues in ensuring that policy is implemented, and performance managed within the CBU.Working closely with the Clinical Director, Lead Nurse, and Matrons, the CBU Manager will lead the implementation of patient centered clinical operational strategy and plans, ensuring that systems and processes are in place to comply with relevant legislation and governance requirements, linking with external bodies such as commissioners about service developments, contracts and clinical care pathways whilst utilising the expertise and skills of the wider operation CBU teams. As a member of the CBU senior leadership team and Divisional management structure, the CBU Manager contributes to strategic direction and policy setting for the Division, forming an essential communications link between the Division, CBU and relevant external organisations, demonstrating a coaching style of leadership in ensuring that clinical, staff and stakeholder engagement is reflected in the decision making process.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
An experienced, motivated and independently minded leader who is able to act on their own initiative, achieving outstanding performance as a role model of the trusts values and behaviours. With a can do leadership style the CBU Manager will thrive within a climate of constant change managing the strategic direction and performance of a Clinical Business Unit within the Trust. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer, the post holder is expected to function at a senior level within the CBU senior leadership team, proactively leading and providing solutions to resolve complexoperational issues, in accordance with agreed Trust objectives, targets, quality standards and resource constraints. The CBU Manager will have managerial experience in leading teams and will possess leadershipskills to deal competently with complex issues in ensuring that policy is implemented, and performance managed within the CBU.Working closely with the Clinical Director, Lead Nurse, and Matrons, the CBU Manager will lead the implementation of patient centered clinical operational strategy and plans, ensuring that systems and processes are in place to comply with relevant legislation and governance requirements, linking with external bodies such as commissioners about service developments, contracts and clinical care pathways whilst utilising the expertise and skills of the wider operation CBU teams. As a member of the CBU senior leadership team and Divisional management structure, the CBU Manager contributes to strategic direction and policy setting for the Division, forming an essential communications link between the Division, CBU and relevant external organisations, demonstrating a coaching style of leadership in ensuring that clinical, staff and stakeholder engagement is reflected in the decision making process.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Person Specification
Written/response to questions. Presentation. Stakeholder Group
Essential
- Recent experience at a senior level, with responsibility for operational delivery including clinical quality, people management, budget responsibility and successful delivery of performance targets within strict financial controls.
- A high level of communication skills, to include but not exclusively, mediation, negotiation, consultation, facilitation, presentation, training and coaching skills using well developed interpersonal skills to influence, inform, reconcile differences and resolve conflicts.
- Solve problems, using a solution focused approach demonstrating competent persuasive and influencing skills
- Initiate, develop, coordinate and implement business planning processes on behalf of the Care Group
- Coordinate and lead Care Group activity to meet challenging performance targets within tight financial controls
- Imaginative and innovative in developing new ways of working in meeting patient care and service needs
- Deal with uncertainty and complexity in a political environment
- Cope with competing priorities and a demanding workload
Application Form
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent experience
- Management qualification, MBA or equivalent
Desirable
- Analyse detailed data and information, including preparing responses to issues, weighing risks and forming judgements often within tight timescales
- Demonstrate competent project management skills
Application Form presentation
Essential
- Understanding and appreciation of diversity
- Coaching & values led leadership style, encouraging engagement and empowerment amongst staff and stakeholders, and in developing high performing teams
Person Specification
Written/response to questions. Presentation. Stakeholder Group
Essential
- Recent experience at a senior level, with responsibility for operational delivery including clinical quality, people management, budget responsibility and successful delivery of performance targets within strict financial controls.
- A high level of communication skills, to include but not exclusively, mediation, negotiation, consultation, facilitation, presentation, training and coaching skills using well developed interpersonal skills to influence, inform, reconcile differences and resolve conflicts.
- Solve problems, using a solution focused approach demonstrating competent persuasive and influencing skills
- Initiate, develop, coordinate and implement business planning processes on behalf of the Care Group
- Coordinate and lead Care Group activity to meet challenging performance targets within tight financial controls
- Imaginative and innovative in developing new ways of working in meeting patient care and service needs
- Deal with uncertainty and complexity in a political environment
- Cope with competing priorities and a demanding workload
Application Form
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent experience
- Management qualification, MBA or equivalent
Desirable
- Analyse detailed data and information, including preparing responses to issues, weighing risks and forming judgements often within tight timescales
- Demonstrate competent project management skills
Application Form presentation
Essential
- Understanding and appreciation of diversity
- Coaching & values led leadership style, encouraging engagement and empowerment amongst staff and stakeholders, and in developing high performing teams
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.
