Deputy Business Manager - Performance Band 8aMain area PerformanceGrade Band 8aContract PermanentHours Full time - 37.5 hours per weekJob ref 362-A-21-3519570-ASite Stepping Hill HospitalTown StockportSalary £47,126 - £53,219 per annumSalary period YearlyClosing 19/11/2021 23:59 Stockport NHS Foundation TrustThere are lots of good reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities you’ll see in yourself. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focused workforce.Stockport Foundation Trust is one of four ‘specialist’ hospital sites in Greater Manchester. Being a ‘specialist’ hospital will enhance our general surgery, anaesthetics, critical care and emergency medicine for the benefit of people in Stockport, High Peak, Cheshire and across Greater Manchester.Our values ‘We Care, We Respect, We Listen’ are at the heart of everything we do, and come from our promise: ‘Making a difference every day.’ They drive the behaviour and actions for everyone in our organisation.In your application for this post, please describe how your experience and skills align with 'Our values-based behaviours' ( see additional documentation) and provide examples. Greater Manchester Continuous Service CommitmentAs well as recognising previous NHS service, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is a member of the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. If you are currently employed by Greater Manchester Local Authority, Combined Authority, GMFRS, TfGM as well as other public service organisations, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust will recognise your previous service for sickness and maternity/paternity/adoption entitlement and also for annual leave purposes (providing there has been no break in service). If you currently work for one of the above organisations and successfully apply for a post with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, please ensure the Recruitment team are aware so that this service is reflected in your contract of employment.Our Values:We CareAbout each otherOur patients and their familiesThe communities we serveThe environmentWe support them and deliver on their promisesWe RespectEach otherOur patients and their familiesOur partnersWe are kind and helpful, and we expect the same in returnWe Listen toEach otherOur patients and their familiesOur partnersWe act and learn from what we hear Job overviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Business Manager to join the Trust's Performance Team.The successful candidate will support the Head of Performance in the delivery of operational, strategic and analytical performance activities.In particular, the post holder will be the Trust lead for 18 weeks RTT validation and performance, which will include delivering associated training and developing standard processes across the Divisional Teams. Main duties of the jobThe role will involve working closely with colleagues across all Divisions and disciplines to support delivery of key access targets (Cancer, 18 weeks, Diagnostics).It will also include specific responsibilities and accountability for certain aspects of performance measurement, management and reporting both internally and externally.If you are conscientious, have commitment and a desire to ensure that services deliver patient care to the highest possible standards, this is the role for you.Working for our organisationStockport NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and community health services for children and adults across Stockport and the High Peak. Stepping Hill Hospital treats over 500,000 patients per year and community health services are run across 24 sites in Stockport.There are many great reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities you’ll see in yourself.Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focussed workforce.We are constantly improving how we work with staff and this is reflected in the awards we have been awarded, which can be seen on our website.We careWe respectWe listenDetailed job description and main responsibilitiesBe the Corporate Lead for 18 week RTT performance management and validation.Prepare and deliver training material as appropriate to the audience. This will include Consultant clinical staff and their teams, all levels of managerial staff and administrative staff as relevant to their job role.Translating National policy relating to performance targets, patient access and waiting times in a form which is meaningful to all staff groups (clinical, secretarial, clerical) using a variety of communication styles to achieve this.Providing the necessary negotiation and drive to ensure that agreed developments are implemented in a sustainable way.Provides and receives highly complex information relating to Trust level performance data. This will include analysis and explanation of key operational indicators to a large, wide ranging audience, including Executive Directors and Consultant Medical Staff.Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders both internal and external to the Trust.The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.Person specificationEducationEssential criteria• Education to Master’s degree level or evidence of sound intellectual ability and ongoing personal development at management levelKnowledgeEssential criteriaRTT validation and performance managementApplication of National access targets for elective careDesirable criteriaCancer performance managementCapacity & demand modellingExperienceEssential criteria• Experience of PTL management and analysis• Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams including medical staff• Staff & Budget Management experienceDesirable criteria• Experience in delivering training across staff groupsSkillsEssential criteria• Well-developed analytical skills• Ability to constructively challenge peer group to promote improvementsApplicants are encouraged to read the documents attached to this vacancy before applying, including the job description and person specification and the information for applicants which includes useful information to assist you in completing your application.From time to time we may need to close a vacancy early when in receipt of a sufficient number of applications. If you are interested in this post and wish to be considered, we strongly advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. Please note that all correspondence will be via your NHS Jobs account. Unfortunately we are not able to acknowledge each application. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Please also note that Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are unable to refund Interview expenses or re-location costs.Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting and championing a culture of diversity, fairness and equality for all applicants and employees. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and we strive to reflect the community we serve in our diverse workforce. Our "two tick" kite mark guarantees a candidate with a disability, who fulfills the essential criteria, an interview at the Trust. We can make reasonable adjustments, and offer support and advice in a variety of ways on request.