Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Directorate Manager to join the surgery and anaesthetics team at ELHT. As a Directorate Manager, you will join the senior management team and play an important role in shaping the future of our services, whilst striving to improve performance and patient experience.
The post holder, along with the Clinical Director & Matron will work as a triad of experienced leaders accountable for planning and organising the resources of the Directorate to ensure the delivery of safe, personal and effective care.
We are looking for an inspirational and innovative leader who is keen to explore new ideas and ways of working. The post holder will be pivotal in leading on service delivery , improvement, finance and performance for the Directorate.
Previous experience of leading a service, managing performance and delivering service improvements is essential, along with excellent communication and staff management skills.
Main duties of the job
Support the Senior Management Team of the SAS Division in the development of a compelling clinical strategy and service improvement initiatives within their service area.
Lead the multi-disciplinary team within the service area to deliver on the entirety of the Trust's performance agenda including finance, activity, workforce and quality/safety, access and clinical governance.
Work with the Matron and Clinical Director to ensure standards of patient care are met and the quality of the patient experience within the service area is high.
Ensure effective leadership and line management arrangements are in place for all staff within the service area.
Adhere to the standards laid down in the NHS Code of Conduct for Managers and at all times act in a manner that reflects and promotes the values of the Trust.
Work closely with other colleagues within the service area to achieve improvements in the quality and efficiency of patient services.
About us
Equality and Diversity
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and will do all we can to make sure that job applicants and employees do not receive less favourable treatment because of their age, sex, marital status, faith, race, disability or sexual orientation, or for any other reason that is not justified.
Health and Safety
In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and other supplementary legislation, all employees are required to follow Trust Health and Safety policies and safe working procedures, take reasonable care to avoid injury during the course of their work, and co-operate with the Trust and others in meeting statutory requirements.
Infection Control
All employees must comply with Prevention and Control of Infection polices and attend any related mandatory training.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
The Trust attaches great importance to Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. It is the responsibility of all members of staff to ensure that the Trust's resources are used efficiently with minimum wastage throughout their daily activities
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure activity and workforce reporting for the service area is accurate, timely, effective and contributes to the SAS Divisions financial profile.
- Ensure service teams utilise available performance information to facilitate the monitoring of performance and identify opportunities for improvements, agreeing plans to improve service efficiency and quality.
- Develop comprehensive business plans
- Develop effective business case for any required developments as required
- Facilitate regular communications with all members of the team to ensure all staff are aware of service issues and priorities so that they can input ideas and suggestions.
- Develop effective partnerships within the SAS Division, with other Divisions and corporate functions in order to deliver the Strategic and Operational priorities of the Trust.
- Manage and monitor the financial position of the clinical area within the annual set budget.
- Ensure effective communication and staff involvement mechanism are in place in the service area.
- To participate in the Senior Manager on Call Rota within the organisation
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure activity and workforce reporting for the service area is accurate, timely, effective and contributes to the SAS Divisions financial profile.
- Ensure service teams utilise available performance information to facilitate the monitoring of performance and identify opportunities for improvements, agreeing plans to improve service efficiency and quality.
- Develop comprehensive business plans
- Develop effective business case for any required developments as required
- Facilitate regular communications with all members of the team to ensure all staff are aware of service issues and priorities so that they can input ideas and suggestions.
- Develop effective partnerships within the SAS Division, with other Divisions and corporate functions in order to deliver the Strategic and Operational priorities of the Trust.
- Manage and monitor the financial position of the clinical area within the annual set budget.
- Ensure effective communication and staff involvement mechanism are in place in the service area.
- To participate in the Senior Manager on Call Rota within the organisation
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Essential
- GCSE Grade C/ 4 English and Maths
- Degree in relevant healthcare/management subject OR equivalent experience
- Substantial experience of managing performance targets
- Experience in day to day operational management
- Extensive budget management experience
- Ability to lead and motivate a large team of staff including senior clinicians.
Desirable
- Management /leadership
- Educated to Masters level
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Essential
- GCSE Grade C/ 4 English and Maths
- Degree in relevant healthcare/management subject OR equivalent experience
- Substantial experience of managing performance targets
- Experience in day to day operational management
- Extensive budget management experience
- Ability to lead and motivate a large team of staff including senior clinicians.
Desirable
- Management /leadership
- Educated to Masters level
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).
