Job summary
We are looking to recruit an Assistant Specialty Manager on a temporary 6-month basis to cover maternity leave.
In this role, you will be working in a dynamic and fast-moving environment where no two days are the same. You will need to be confident working with a wide range of people across multiple professional groups and at all levels. The role requires someone who is hands-on, able to use their initiative, quick to learn new systems, and capable of directly line-managing administrative staff.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to advance their careers in operational management. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care, meeting performance targets, managing financial objectives, and leading on delegated projects or service improvement initiatives. In return, we will provide you with supervision and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Main duties of the job
In conjunction with the Specialty Manager, take a leading role in providing day to day support to the SBU's Admin & Clerical staff and lead on the Doctors in Training rota planning.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide full support to the Specialty Manager in the day to day operational management and coordination of the Access and Medicine, to work collaboratively within the specialty business unit management team. Coordination of project work to support service transformation and development: Day-to-day management of all administrative and clerical services, including the planning of the Doctors in Training rota to make sure it remains compliant and cost effective as well as ensuring full service cover is in place. Working with the Specialty Manager to ensure that the strategic business unit service meets and achieves national performance indicators i.e. cancer waiting times, 18 weeks, all quality, activity and financial targets and indicators. The post holder will also provide line management to the Medical Secretaries and administration teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide full support to the Specialty Manager in the day to day operational management and coordination of the Access and Medicine, to work collaboratively within the specialty business unit management team. Coordination of project work to support service transformation and development: Day-to-day management of all administrative and clerical services, including the planning of the Doctors in Training rota to make sure it remains compliant and cost effective as well as ensuring full service cover is in place. Working with the Specialty Manager to ensure that the strategic business unit service meets and achieves national performance indicators i.e. cancer waiting times, 18 weeks, all quality, activity and financial targets and indicators. The post holder will also provide line management to the Medical Secretaries and administration teams.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Evidence of personal development
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification
- Healthcare management education
Knowledge
Essential
- Willingness to operationally manage teams
- Willingness and ability to line manage individuals
- Evidence of project coordination to facilitate service change
- Experience of analysing data to ensure consistent and compliant outcomes.
- Evidence of understanding of large & complex clinical environments
Desirable
- Previous experience in managing in a clinical setting
- Process mapping skills
- Background within the NHS
- Knowledge of the service requirements & current issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Evidence of personal development
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification
- Healthcare management education
Knowledge
Essential
- Willingness to operationally manage teams
- Willingness and ability to line manage individuals
- Evidence of project coordination to facilitate service change
- Experience of analysing data to ensure consistent and compliant outcomes.
- Evidence of understanding of large & complex clinical environments
Desirable
- Previous experience in managing in a clinical setting
- Process mapping skills
- Background within the NHS
- Knowledge of the service requirements & current issues
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).
