Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Medicine Care Group, as an Operations Manager at The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is embarking on an exciting period of transformation. As an inspirational leader, you will ensure that staff are empowered to continue to deliver high-quality care to our local community while meeting the challenges of modern healthcare delivery through innovative and integrated solutions.
You will join the Care Group during an exciting time of change. The four posts available are split into the below specialties and can be based on either our Exeter or Barnstaple sites:
1. Healthcare for Older People, Stroke & Frailty
2. Cardiology
Please specify your preference within your application.
Informal visits are possible; please get in touch, and this can be arranged. You are encouraged to do your research on the Trust and its location prior to making a formal application.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most.
About us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies, and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
It's never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you'll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a key member of the Care Group Operational Services Management Team and will provide essential managerial support and leadership within a defined service/s of the Care Group in order to:
* Provide effective day-to-day operational management of their specified service(s).
* Develop and contribute to cross-site service plans and projects and change initiatives as required to ensure the service is delivered effectively.
* Manage the business activities of defined service(s)/specialty in accordance with Trust policies and within allocated resources.
* Continuously develop the most effective, efficient, and cost-effective structure for the future delivery of those services with the involvement of clinicians, professionals, and commissioners.
* Meet performance targets for quality, volume, and cost.
* Take a proactive role in the continuous improvement of equitable cross-site services.
* Be a delegated budget holder and authorised signatory for specialties pay and non-pay budgets, including accountability for revenue budgets and procurement of capital equipment (with Trust delegated limits).
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday. 37.5 hours.
Interview Date: 27th January 2025
For further information please contact: Laura Custerson, Care Group General Manager on 01392 406215, l.custerson@nhs.net or Hannah Keightley, Care Group General Manager on 01271 349595, hannah.keightley@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree, or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD, or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities, and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure options, and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
* Car lease schemes.
* The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
* Cycle to work scheme.
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
* See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.
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.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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