Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity in the Surgery Division based at the Broomfield site.
If successful, you will provide operational support to senior managers, focusing on the day-to-day management of services, including staff management, resource allocation, and service improvement initiatives.
You will work to ensure efficient and effective service delivery, managing administrative processes and contributing to the achievement of performance targets.
So, if this sounds like the opportunity for you please apply today.
Main duties of the job
If successful some of your duties will include:
- To ensure that the directorate's elective capacity is fully utilised.
- To ensure that clear booking processes are in place and are adhered to at all times.
- To ensure that hospital cancellations of patients' appointments and/or treatment is minimised through good planning.
- To support the Assistant Service Manager in ensuring that all the directorate's key performance indicators and local and national targets are achieved.
- To support the development and implementation of plans to address areas of concerning performance, including leading on specific actions and areas.
- To participate in Surgical Beds Flow Management.Act as a point of escalation during the day for problems arising. Resolve issues or escalate to a senior manager.
- Ensure that the office area is tidy and presents a welcoming and professional image of the department to other staff and visitors.Lead on specific service improvements and developments across the service.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of general education
Desirable
- Attendance at leadership course or leadership/management qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working in a busy healthcare environment
- Supporting information demonstrates knowledge of 18 week and cancer waiting time rules and guidelines.
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of general education
Desirable
- Attendance at leadership course or leadership/management qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working in a busy healthcare environment
- Supporting information demonstrates knowledge of 18 week and cancer waiting time rules and guidelines.
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff
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).
