Job summary
There is an exciting to join Care Group 5 as the Deputy Director of Operations for Women and Children's Services.
Working closely with the 2nd Deputy Director of Operations for Maternity, the role is responsible for the planning and delivery of services within Women's and Children services which includes Gynaecology (admitted and non-admitted pathways); Gynaecology 2 week wait pathways; Cervical Screening Programme; Acute Paediatrics and Children's Outpatient services. In addition, the postholder is responsible for the planning and management of the Medical workforce across Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Paediatrics across the MSE.
** If you are interested in this opportunity, please do notsubmit an application via Trac.
Please complete the attached expression of interest form and return to both amber.harty@nhs.net and kirsty.webb-wood@nhs.net by no later than 7th November 2023.
This is a secondment opportunity until 31st January 2024 **
Main duties of the job
As a senior leader within the Division, you will be responsible for promoting the vision and values of the Mid and South Essex University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, leading by example, and ensuring that they demonstrate those values in their leadership behaviours and how to support their team in delivering outstanding patient care and excellent services.
The successful applicant will have extensive experience at senior management level within the NHS and a significant track record of operational achievement and service improvement.
You will be working in a matrix operating structure, with the requirement to be visible and accessible across the MSE. You will work with the Director of Operations as part of the Senior Leadership Team within Care Group 5 to deliver the comprehensive recovery and improvement plans across the service areas. You will lead on the transformation of the Gynaecology 2 week wait pathway; play a key role across many workstreams within the Paediatric Improvement Programme and continue with the transformational work already underway within the Cervical Screening service.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
** If you are interested in this opportunity, please do notsubmit an application via Trac.
Please complete the attached expression of interest form and return to both amber.harty@nhs.net and kirsty.webb-wood@nhs.net by no later than 7th November 2023. **
Job description
Job responsibilities
** If you are interested in this opportunity, please do notsubmit an application via Trac.
Please complete the attached expression of interest form and return to both amber.harty@nhs.net and kirsty.webb-wood@nhs.net by no later than 7th November 2023. **
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters' level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience at a senior management level preferably within the NHS
- Significant track record of operational achievement and service improvement
- Significant experience of leading service and/or transformational change
- Considerable experience of building and managing relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders
Communication Skills
Essential
- Highly effective communication skills both verbal and written with the capacity to operate and influence at the very highest level
- Ability to compile and present highly complex reports/information to a mixed audience including Board level
- Ability to challenge and use influential and negotiating skills to ensure better outcomes and resolve conflicts
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Dynamic, passionate, open, participative and supportive leadership style
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Flexible and ability to work under pressure
- Commitment to improving quality of patient care
Other
Essential
- Able to consistently adopt behaviours that demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the Trust values towards everyone who uses or delivers our patient services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters' level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience at a senior management level preferably within the NHS
- Significant track record of operational achievement and service improvement
- Significant experience of leading service and/or transformational change
- Considerable experience of building and managing relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders
Communication Skills
Essential
- Highly effective communication skills both verbal and written with the capacity to operate and influence at the very highest level
- Ability to compile and present highly complex reports/information to a mixed audience including Board level
- Ability to challenge and use influential and negotiating skills to ensure better outcomes and resolve conflicts
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Dynamic, passionate, open, participative and supportive leadership style
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Flexible and ability to work under pressure
- Commitment to improving quality of patient care
Other
Essential
- Able to consistently adopt behaviours that demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the Trust values towards everyone who uses or delivers our patient services.
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).
