This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.
If you would like to apply for this position please complete the attached Short Application Form and email this to the Recruitment Team at: ecn-tr.recruitment@nhs.net clearly marking for which vacancy you are applying for in the Subject Header of the email. Please note applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established Directorate Operational Management Team in the delivery of performance standards and day to day services.
We welcome applicants who are highly motivated, understand the current challenges for operations within the NHS and have the ability to build strong working relationships in order to influence and change practice.
Each role involves working closely with the operational teams to lead and support on a diverse range of operational plans, assisting with data collection/analysis and contributing to operational service delivery with an adaptable and innovative approach Directorate -wide. Experience of job planning, improving productivity and associated IT systems would be desirable.
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
* Provide support to the specialties in facilitating achievement of key performance standards.
* To support in achievement, planning and monitoring of 18 week RTT pathways and targets.
* Support in monitoring cancer pathways of care by attending all specialty cancer team meetings to track and monitor pathways against the standards and targets, ensuring suspected cancer referrals and urgent referral patients are treated within the timescales and subsequent milestones are met.
* Participate in weekly monitoring of surgical capacity and demand, ensuring theatre sessions for the specialties are booked to capacity.
* Participate in the operational management of surgical bed capacity, ensuring as far as possible that day case and surgical bed availability is maximised.
* Support the operational teams with developing SBAR's, Business Cases and Capital bids as required.
* To support the operational teams and General Manager in ensuring that Governance Performance and Standards are integrated into the specialties, including service delivery, HR, performance management, business planning and development of future strategy.
* To support the operational teams with specialty and trust wide projects, ensuring deadlines and targets are met.
* Support the operational teams with budget and financial management ensuring appropriate use of resources.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree or equivalent evidence of relevant experience and continuous personal development.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
* Developed interpersonal, communication (written and oral), persuasive and facilitation skills.
* Ability to work with and deliver within a fixed project timescale.
* Well-developed workload management skills.
* Understanding of the healthcare management environment, roles and responsibilities.
* Demonstrate willingness and ability to challenge existing practice.
* Critical thinking & analytical skills.
* Ability to successfully link strategy and operations.
* Ability to work with and through ambiguity.
* Report writing.
* Outcome focussed.
* IT & presentation skills.
Desirable
* Knowledge of the business planning process.
* Awareness of Trust policies and procedures.
* Ability to proactively provide information to support planning and decision making.
Experience
Essential
* Understanding of operational service delivery within Surgical Specialities.
* Experience of working in a fast-moving and unpredictable environment.
* Risk assessment and assurance processes.
* Performance Monitoring and business planning.
Desirable
* Change management experience.
Specific Job Requirement
Essential
* Understanding of national performance targets, quality standards and NHS Outcomes Framework.
* Team Player.
* Self-confident and emotionally resilient.
* Continuing professional development.
* Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service.
Employer details
Employer name
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address
Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
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