Job summary Provide senior leadership within the UE&AM speciality and influence service design and delivery across the organisation. Responsible for managing the complex nature of the business area and ensuring appropriate strategic plans are delivered within the complex operating framework. This will involve supporting the Associate Director of Nursing & Operations with strategic planning, inter-agency communication and negotiation, project management, implementing change and evaluation. Contribute to the development and delivery of the Trust's strategy and policies to ensure that the UE&AM Speciality supports the delivery of national NHS requirements. Lead on identifying new business opportunities for the development for the nominated specialties. Ensure the service model in each of the current and any future locations is fit for purposes and achieves national accreditation and contractual service standards. To develop and maintain robust contingency plans which will support the service continuity. To develop performance action plans across the speciality if necessary, in line with national and local guidance. To analyse complex performance and financial data relating to all elements of the speciality, providing reports and developing solutions as requested/necessary. Undertake an on-going review of services from an operating & planning perspective, understanding demand and capacity, changes in clinical practice and the resources required to delivery on the expected targets. Main duties of the job Financial Management Manage reporting on budget position for your portfolio to support the Associate Director of Nursing & Operations team to discharge their accountability for ensuring internal and external financial targets are achieved, including the maximisation of income opportunities and the delivery of financial savings. Accountable Officer for the financial performance of the portfolio and ensuring that financial obligations are met within the agreed budget. Ensure that all direct reports work within defined budget parameters and that they comply with the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions (SFI's) and that staff are trained and equipped to operate within them. Manage resource utilisation and expenditure against control totals, including ensuring value for money and that controls are in place to robustly monitor expenditure such as supplies, on call and bank or agency expenditure. Effectively managing the UE&AM financial performance, developing and agreeing financial savings plans. General Deputise as required for Associate Director of Nursing & Operations during periods of absence and on an 'as and when required' basis. Ensure resources are allocated to support effective clinical management. The post holder will undertake any other duties required following discussion and agreement with the Associate Director of Nursing & Operations. To participate in the Trust's General Management on call rota as required. About us We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above. Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 344-0753QEH Job locations Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital Ramsgate Rd, Margate Margate CT9 4AN Job description Job responsibilities Quality and Clinical Governance Work with the Associate Director of Nursing & Operations and Clinical Director to develop and co-ordinate the UE&AM modernisation and quality improvement programme, meeting and exceeding the quality targets required nationally and locally and to be proactive in devising innovative ways of achieving and monitoring the quality of the services so that a consistent level of quality is achieved across the UE&AM. Implement procedures for ensuring the speciality is able to deliver the Trusts Clinical Governance Agenda. This will include establishing systems to introduce and monitor clinical audit and clinical standards, ensuring that evidence based practice is commonplace and involving patients and their relatives in developing existing and new services. Effectively support the management of complaints, ensuring response targets are met and processes and systems are fit for purpose. Maintain the services risk and change register as part of the speciality governance framework. Support the senior clinicians with the development of Research and Development programmes, teaching and training programmes within the specialty portfolio. Support the delivery of CQUIN and other national programmes such as NICE. Management and Education of Staff Support the Associate Director of Nursing & Operations in ensuring the speciality has a robust workforce plan and manage the workforce to ensure high levels of motivation and productivity by maximising multi-disciplinary teamwork and support devolution of responsibility to front line staff. This will demand the developing and sustaining of effective two way communication. Perform appraisals for direct reports and ensure a timely appraisal programme for the speciality non-medical staff, including objective setting and personal development plans. Work with the Associate Director of Nursing & Operations and Clinical Director to ensure all consultant job plans are reviewed annually and all requirements for mandatory training and CPD are met and appropriately recorded. Ensure all new staff in the UE&AM attend the corporate induction programme and receive a comprehensive induction to the workplace and their job responsibilities. Ensure a communication system is in place to cascade information throughout UE&AM, covering complex situations with individuals/staff groups. Take responsibility for ensuring their own performance is appraised on a regular basis and participate in agreeing own development needs. Job description Job responsibilities Quality and Clinical Governance Work with the Associate Director of Nursing & Operations and Clinical Director to develop and co-ordinate the UE&AM modernisation and quality improvement programme, meeting and exceeding the quality targets required nationally and locally and to be proactive in devising innovative ways of achieving and monitoring the quality of the services so that a consistent level of quality is achieved across the UE&AM. Implement procedures for ensuring the speciality is able to deliver the Trusts Clinical Governance Agenda. This will include establishing systems to introduce and monitor clinical audit and clinical standards, ensuring that evidence based practice is commonplace and involving patients and their relatives in developing existing and new services. Effectively support the management of complaints, ensuring response targets are met and processes and systems are fit for purpose. Maintain the services risk and change register as part of the speciality governance framework. Support the senior clinicians with the development of Research and Development programmes, teaching and training programmes within the specialty portfolio. Support the delivery of CQUIN and other national programmes such as NICE. Management and Education of Staff Support the Associate Director of Nursing & Operations in ensuring the speciality has a robust workforce plan and manage the workforce to ensure high levels of motivation and productivity by maximising multi-disciplinary teamwork and support devolution of responsibility to front line staff. This will demand the developing and sustaining of effective two way communication. Perform appraisals for direct reports and ensure a timely appraisal programme for the speciality non-medical staff, including objective setting and personal development plans. Work with the Associate Director of Nursing & Operations and Clinical Director to ensure all consultant job plans are reviewed annually and all requirements for mandatory training and CPD are met and appropriately recorded. Ensure all new staff in the UE&AM attend the corporate induction programme and receive a comprehensive induction to the workplace and their job responsibilities. Ensure a communication system is in place to cascade information throughout UE&AM, covering complex situations with individuals/staff groups. Take responsibility for ensuring their own performance is appraised on a regular basis and participate in agreeing own development needs. Person Specification Score Points Essential oExperience equating to a minimum of five years at a senior manager level in the NHS oExperience of managing a range of KPI relating to urgent care and medical specialities, four hour access standard oFinance/business planning experience oExperience and extensive knowledge of managing Medical rosters Desirable oExperience of consultant job planning oExperience of managing action plans or Deanery visits oPrince 2 practitioner plan Score Points Essential oInfluencing and negotiation skills oStrong analytical skills oIT skills, ie word, excel and powerpoint Desirable oTo be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values oProject management methodology Person Specification Score Points Essential oExperience equating to a minimum of five years at a senior manager level in the NHS oExperience of managing a range of KPI relating to urgent care and medical specialities, four hour access standard oFinance/business planning experience oExperience and extensive knowledge of managing Medical rosters Desirable oExperience of consultant job planning oExperience of managing action plans or Deanery visits oPrince 2 practitioner plan Score Points Essential oInfluencing and negotiation skills oStrong analytical skills oIT skills, ie word, excel and powerpoint Desirable oTo be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values oProject management methodology 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital Ramsgate Rd, Margate Margate CT9 4AN Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)