Job summary
A really exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team within the Acute Medicine and General Internal Medicine in the Division of Medicine at the Bristol Royal Infirmary!
We are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity for a high calibre individual to join the Division of Medicine in the role of Assistant Specialty Manager for Acute Medicine and General Internal Medicine. This post offers an excellent opportunity for a decisive and dynamic individual with operational and line management experience to expand their knowledge and skills in an ever-developing department.
Main duties of the job
The goal of the Acute Medicine Specialty is to provide safe, effective and expert acute medical care to all patients admitted to Medicine. Both the Acute Medicine and General Internal Medicine departments plays a critical role in ensuring patients get the right care in the right setting in a timely manner thereby improving patient outcomes, experience and the use of our resources.
The successful applicant will work closely alongside the Specialty Manager, Medicine Rota Co-ordinators and the Acute Medicine and GIM Triumvirate Leadership team to deliver exciting initiatives and transformation projects.
Previous experience with operational management and line management of staff is essential. Previous NHS experience in a supervisory role is desirable, as well as a history working in Acute Medicine or with Same Day Emergency Care. Applicants must possess effective communication skills, political astuteness and sensitivity. You will be able to demonstrate strong organisational skills and be dynamic, analytical, adaptable and motivated.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Line management experience
- Experience of performance/operational management
- Managing self and teams to meet deadlines and changing priorities
- Experience of managing performance and access targets
Desirable
- Experience of managing patient pathways
- Project or financial management
- Previous relevant NHS experience in a supervisory position
Skills And Abilities
Essential
- Able to coach and mentor others
- IT Literate
- Strong organisational skills and confident attitude with ability to work under pressure
- Proven ability to work under own initiative and with flexibility to respond to change
- Innovative
Desirable
- Knowledge of service improvement techniques
- Knowledge of clinical services
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree-level qualification AND/OR relevant experience
- IT Literate to include Microsoft Outlook
Desirable
- Supervisory or management qualification
Aptitudes
Essential
- Effective communication, influencing and negotiating skills
- Able to be empathetic, support and empower others
- Resilience to be able to deal with difficult situations
- Confidence with clear communication skills to a wide range of stakeholders
- Credible with staff at all levels
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Line management experience
- Experience of performance/operational management
- Managing self and teams to meet deadlines and changing priorities
- Experience of managing performance and access targets
Desirable
- Experience of managing patient pathways
- Project or financial management
- Previous relevant NHS experience in a supervisory position
Skills And Abilities
Essential
- Able to coach and mentor others
- IT Literate
- Strong organisational skills and confident attitude with ability to work under pressure
- Proven ability to work under own initiative and with flexibility to respond to change
- Innovative
Desirable
- Knowledge of service improvement techniques
- Knowledge of clinical services
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree-level qualification AND/OR relevant experience
- IT Literate to include Microsoft Outlook
Desirable
- Supervisory or management qualification
Aptitudes
Essential
- Effective communication, influencing and negotiating skills
- Able to be empathetic, support and empower others
- Resilience to be able to deal with difficult situations
- Confidence with clear communication skills to a wide range of stakeholders
- Credible with staff at all levels
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Malborough Hill
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
