If you are a compassionate, brave, and ambitious leader passionate about driving services forward, then we want to hear from you. There has never been a more rewarding time to be part of the robust operational delivery of services in the D& S Division.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the OPD Divisional Management Team. This leadership role will provide operational responsibility and management for outpatients and CDC within the Division.
The proposed interview date is: 16th December. This is a fixed one-year role or a one-year secondment will be considered subject to the approval of your current line manager.
Main duties of the job
This is a key leadership opportunity within the Division of D& S with an emphasis on flexible leadership balancing strategic plans with operational needs to ensure robust delivery, supporting the General Manager and Service Line Tri.
This will include successful budgetary management working to the expectations of the Division Financial Sustainability programme in order to enable delivery of our strategic goals.
Job responsibilities
* Provide leadership to areas managed, working with the General Manager and colleagues to manage the design and delivery of clinical/non-clinical services within the specialities.
* Develop a culture within areas managed in which all staff are delivering high-quality patient-centred clinical and support services.
* Responsible for identifying the opportunity and formulation of new service developments and initiatives, supporting the General Manager in preparing bids and ensuring business cases are produced for service developments, taking into account activity and income projections and resource allocations.
* Work with colleagues to review and redesign services to meet the needs of patients and enable the specialities to achieve key performance indicators and reduce costs.
* Support the General Manager in the planning of future capital developments for the specialities to deliver improved facilities for patients in line with the Trust's Strategic Plan.
* Develop robust mechanisms to ensure clear communication of service plans, objectives, and service changes within the specialities.
Performance Management
* Develop effective processes for monitoring and managing elective and emergency activity, ensuring that all performance targets are achieved.
* Analyse and interpret a range of options in highly complex situations, making judgements and deciding upon corrective action.
* Determine the information needs of the specialities and ensure appropriate timely data collection mechanisms are established.
Financial Management
* Support the General Manager on the planning and implementation of cost reduction programmes for the division in line with corporate objectives.
* Ensure that the specialties adhere to the Trust Standing Orders and Financial Instructions.
* Lead on business planning and participate in a corporate approach.
Staff Management
* Deliver safe, efficient, and effective delivery of care through the non-clinical management team.
* Manage all non-clinical staff within the specialties in line with the Trust's employment policies.
* Monitor key workforce indicators that affect productivity.
Clinical Governance
* Supporting the General Manager in improving the effectiveness of clinical services.
* Develop and monitor effective risk management strategies.
* Undertake research and benchmarking work to ensure continuous improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
Desirable
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
* Experience of strategic planning.
* Managing a range of staff groups.
* Experience of implementing change management projects.
Desirable
* Senior management experience in the NHS or related employer/sector.
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
* Experience of collating data and business case preparation.
* Able to make and take difficult decisions.
* Able to influence and engage people in different settings.
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
Gloucestershire
GL1 3NN
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