Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer Type: NHS
Site: SRH/WGH
Town: Chichester
Salary: £62,215 - £72,293 Per annum
Salary Period: Yearly
Closing: 09/03/2025 23:59
Interview Date: 17/03/2025
General Manager
Band 8b
About our Trust
At UHSussex, we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including flexible working to support work-life balance.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training to be the best we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job Overview
The post holder will provide operational leadership and management to the designated Directorate and its associated workforce and services. Working in partnership with other members of the Divisional Management Team, the post holder will promote effective governance and ensure that the highest standard of clinical care is delivered.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring all clinical and non-clinical performance indicators, targets, and objectives are met in line with national and local standards.
Working with the Divisional Management Team, the post holder will contribute to the development, delivery, and translation of Divisional and Trust clinical service strategies, corporate and divisional objectives, and the development and implementation of business plans and service developments.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Communicate clear and positive messages to staff, the Divisional Board, other parts of the Trust, and key stakeholders.
2. Challenge internal and external parties to overcome barriers to change and/or understanding and ensure that learning is shared.
3. Work with the DDO to ensure that the Division collaborates with colleagues in the local health community.
4. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Divisional and Professional leaders across the Trust.
5. Attend departmental cross-site business and governance meetings to ascertain problems faced and help implement processes/change to enhance patient care.
6. Oversee effective staff involvement and communication strategies across the operational areas.
Working for Our Organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. We treat our patients and staff with compassion and empathy.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
1. Contribute to and support the management of a Divisional Assurance Framework to meet integrated performance metrics.
2. Lead in assessing the capacity and demand for services.
3. Lead the design and implementation of a robust Performance Management reporting system.
4. Support the investigation of complaints/incidents and ensure issues are addressed.
5. Contribute to the formulation, planning, and development of long-term Strategic and Operational Business Plans.
6. Lead and support the Division to achieve robust lines of authority, delegation, and accountability.
7. Support and lead improvement projects as part of the Patient First Kaizen programme.
8. Contribute to guidelines and ensure policies and procedures are up to date.
9. Develop strategies that underpin the Trust’s strategic objectives.
10. Operationally lead on the oversight and coordination of Emergency Planning and Business Continuity functions.
Person Specification
* Masters degree level in Management or Health related subject or equivalent knowledge.
* Experience in a senior management role.
* Experience working successfully in a comparable role.
* First degree or equivalent in a related subject.
* Extensive up-to-date knowledge of the NHS.
* Experience working in an Acute Teaching Trust.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles.
Important Information for Applicants:
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people, and this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Name: Sarah Linford
Job Title: PA to Charley Stamp, DDO
Email Address: sarah.linford3@nhs.net
Telephone Number: 01243788122
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