Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented operational manager to join the Division of Access and Medicine as a Specialty Manager. Utilising exceptional leadership skills, the successful applicant will work alongside the Matrons, Clinical Directors and Head of Service for Medicine to ensure the Trust's and the Division's operational and strategic objectives are met, and that services continue to deliver outstanding care to the local and regional population of our specialist services.The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering effective operational management in a clinical environment. The successful candidate will also have outstanding communication and leadership skills. In return the team will provide a supportive environment in which to work that has a strong team ethic and collective desire to deliver excellent standards of care to patients. Interviews will take place in April (date TBC) - they will consist of a presentation as well as a formal interview. For an informal conversation regarding the role, please contact Jenni Friar, Associate Director of Operations for Access and Medicine - Jennifer.friar1nhs.net Main duties of the job The Specialty Manager will work with the Clinical Director and Matron to provide overall leadership and direction to the medical specialties at RSH; Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Rheumatology. The post-holder will co-ordinate the activities of the medical SBUs, (alongside the managers and matrons of the other medical specialties), as well as working with allied health professional teams that support medical patients, thereby ensuring seamless clinical services are provided to patients. The Specialty Manager will develop and manage the activity plans for the SBU ensuring that service pathways and capacity and demand analysis is understood to ensure the delivery of outstanding services. This will include playing a key role in identifying opportunities for clinical innovation and modernisation, the delivery of all operational performance targets, waiting list and financial management, bed utilisation and management. Continually improving the quality of services to patients and redesigning services to meet best practice standards, improving efficiency and effectiveness and available resources. About us Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure. We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding. Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us. Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?vR96pMboIYdo Date posted 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £55,877 to £62,626 a year Pro Rata Per Annum inc. HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 384-RD-EMF18338 Job locations Royal Surrey Hospital Guildford GU2 7XX Job description Job responsibilities This Specialty Manager is a key position within the Divisions management structure, responsible for providing day-to-day operational management and support across three key clinical services. The post holder will work with the sub-triumvirate leadership team to implement service transformation and improvement to ensure service. The Specialty Manager for Medical Specialties is jointly responsible with the Clinical Director and Matron for the effective strategic and operational management of the Strategic Business Units (SBU), ensuring the delivery of high quality patient services. Job description Job responsibilities This Specialty Manager is a key position within the Divisions management structure, responsible for providing day-to-day operational management and support across three key clinical services. The post holder will work with the sub-triumvirate leadership team to implement service transformation and improvement to ensure service. The Specialty Manager for Medical Specialties is jointly responsible with the Clinical Director and Matron for the effective strategic and operational management of the Strategic Business Units (SBU), ensuring the delivery of high quality patient services. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent professional qualification Desirable Diploma or health care related post grad degree Knowledge and Experience Essential Understanding of the complexity of cancer services Service quality and quality management Current changes and developments within the NHS Change management theory Payment by Results system Extensive leadership and management experience in a complex system such as the NHS Implementing change management projects to develop or improve services Ability to directly manage workforce and non-pay budgets Desirable Previous experience of managing oncological services Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent professional qualification Desirable Diploma or health care related post grad degree Knowledge and Experience Essential Understanding of the complexity of cancer services Service quality and quality management Current changes and developments within the NHS Change management theory Payment by Results system Extensive leadership and management experience in a complex system such as the NHS Implementing change management projects to develop or improve services Ability to directly manage workforce and non-pay budgets Desirable Previous experience of managing oncological services 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Surrey Hospital Guildford GU2 7XX Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)