Job summary
As Directorate Manager for Head and Neck Services, you will work with the Directorate Heads of Department and Matrons to lead the development and delivery of Directorate performance within the Division of Surgery, Anaesthetics, Critical Care and Theatres to deliver high quality, patient focused services.
This will be achieved through close working with the Divisional Management Team and triumvirate to ensure optimum levels of performance in line with corporate objectives and evidence based best practice.
Main duties of the job
The Directorate Manager is responsible for:
Leading the Directorate in delivery of the overall Trust vision and objectives as set out in the Trust's annual Integrated Business Plan.
In particular, the post-holder will be required to ensure that programmes are identified and managed to improve the service provided to patients. This will lead to improved performance in national benchmarking and in patient survey results.
The post-holder will also work to ensure their services are seen as the first choice for residents of the Fylde Coast and beyond, where appropriate.
The post-holder will be responsible for delivering financial balance within their area of responsibility and for the management of cost improvement and cost control programmes to support the achievement of balance.
The post-holder will ensure that staff are fully engaged in the process of change management, and in particular, that Clinicians are fully involved at the forefront of service improvement projects.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester, It is a specialist tertiary centre for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resorts, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside in Fylde and Wyre, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
Person Specification
Educational/ Professional Qualifications
Essential
- First Degree or equivalent management qualification
- Masters degree or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Post Graduate Management qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Proven operational management at a senior level within the NHS.
Desirable
- Significant management experience of multi professional working.
Professional Interests
Desirable
- Lean thinking Six Sigma Project management Change management
Personal skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and people skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to deliver clear improvements
- Ability to deliver high value cost savings
- Ability to empower, coach and support staff
- Ability to lead and work as a team member with professional and managerial colleagues
- Evidence of excellent influencing and negotiating skills
Desirable
- Ability to successfully manage major organisational change
- Evidence of Service re-design
- Project Management
Performance Management
Essential
- Analytical problem solving and data management
Desirable
- Application of formal performance management systems
Finance
Essential
- Evidence of robust budget management and development /delivery of CIP schemes
Quality
Essential
- Passion for continuous improvement
Desirable
- Application of systematic approach to continuous quality improvement
Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to commit to the Senior Manager on call rota.
Desirable
- Car owner with full driving licence or ability to travel to and across site
Person Specification
Educational/ Professional Qualifications
Essential
- First Degree or equivalent management qualification
- Masters degree or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Post Graduate Management qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Proven operational management at a senior level within the NHS.
Desirable
- Significant management experience of multi professional working.
Professional Interests
Desirable
- Lean thinking Six Sigma Project management Change management
Personal skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and people skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to deliver clear improvements
- Ability to deliver high value cost savings
- Ability to empower, coach and support staff
- Ability to lead and work as a team member with professional and managerial colleagues
- Evidence of excellent influencing and negotiating skills
Desirable
- Ability to successfully manage major organisational change
- Evidence of Service re-design
- Project Management
Performance Management
Essential
- Analytical problem solving and data management
Desirable
- Application of formal performance management systems
Finance
Essential
- Evidence of robust budget management and development /delivery of CIP schemes
Quality
Essential
- Passion for continuous improvement
Desirable
- Application of systematic approach to continuous quality improvement
Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to commit to the Senior Manager on call rota.
Desirable
- Car owner with full driving licence or ability to travel to and across site
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).
