Centre Manager - Obstetrics, Maternity & Neonates
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Interview Date - Thursday 14th November 2024
The Women's & Children's Division is seeking an experienced and dynamic Centre Manager to lead our operational team in Obstetrics, Maternity & Neonates. This role is essential for delivering high-quality healthcare services, and we are proud that our Maternity services received a "Good" rating from the CQC in 2024.
As a senior leader, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of our services, driving strategic initiatives, and maintaining excellence in patient care. We are looking for candidates with a proven track record in senior management, particularly those who have successfully implemented and led transformative changes in a supportive and collaborative manner. Your ability to work in partnership with Clinical Directors and senior nursing colleagues will be key to our success.
In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for all matters related to your services, including operational activity and performance, workforce planning, contract management, finance, governance, and risk management.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact in women's and children's healthcare and possess the necessary leadership skills, we invite you to apply.
Main duties of the job
* Leadership and Management: Lead and manage the Obstetrics, Maternity & Neonates operational team, ensuring high standards of patient care and operational efficiency.
* Strategic Development: Drive strategic initiatives in alignment with the division's objectives, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
* Collaboration: Work closely with Clinical Directors and senior nursing colleagues to implement changes and enhancements that improve service delivery and patient outcomes.
* Operational Oversight: Oversee all operational activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and CQC requirements while managing performance metrics effectively.
* Workforce Planning: Develop and implement workforce plans to ensure appropriate staffing levels, skill mix, and ongoing staff development to meet service demands.
* Financial Management: Monitor and manage budgets, contracts, and financial performance, identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies and ensuring the sustainability of services.
* Governance and Risk Management: Maintain effective governance frameworks, manage risks, and ensure robust reporting mechanisms are in place for all services within the portfolio.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the main point of contact for all matters related to your portfolio, fostering relationships with key stakeholders to enhance service delivery and patient experience.
This role reports directly to the Deputy Director of Operations.
About us
At our Trust, we are committed to fostering a culture that embodies our core values of Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted. As part of the Women and Children's Division, which encompasses Obstetrics, Maternity, Neonates, Gynaecology, Paediatrics, and Fertility, you will join a dedicated team that strives to provide exceptional care and support to our patients and their families.
We believe in partnering with our staff, patients, and communities to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. Our ambitious approach drives us to continuously improve and innovate, ensuring we meet the evolving needs of those we serve. By working together with compassion and integrity, we aim to build trust and deliver high-quality healthcare services that make a meaningful difference in the lives of women and children.
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Masters level education or equivalent professional qualification or experience
* Evidence of professional management development
Management Experience
* Significant experience of working at a senior management or professional level (equivalent to Postgraduate Diploma) in the acute sector
* Significant experience of managing teams
* Experience of business strategy and planning
* Experience of implementing service improvement including complex change management programmes
* Evidence of effective management of a complex and diverse workforce
* Evidence of successful management of significant budget
Skills
* Strong leadership skills
* Understanding of NHS business and financial regimes
* Ability to design and develop complex information systems to enable effective decision-making within the Centre.
* Ability to manage teams to deliver objectives and targets
Personal
* Ability to fulfil the requirements of the Trust's on-call rota
* Eligible to work in the UK
* Ability to travel across the health community as required
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.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
£62,215 to £72,293 a year Per annum/pro rata
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