Job summary The Business Manager (BM) will co-coordinate the portfolio overseen by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO). This will include supporting the Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) and Associate Medical Directors (AMD), with specific duties to support their portfolios, which will include: o Quality Improvement; o Clinical Effectiveness o Clinical Governance; o Research and Innovation; o Medical Workforce; o Responsible Officer. As well as being dynamic, adaptive and responsive to the requirements of the CMO, the BM will be expected to work proactively and to pre-empt the needs of the CMO, identifying and managing / escalating urgent issues that require the attention of the CMO's office. The BM must be able to exercise professional judgment in the timely provision of accurate advice, briefs, reports, presentations and correspondence to the CMO and must also be able to prepare such documentation on the CMO's behalf to a suitable standard Main duties of the job To work on their own initiative on a day-to-day basis, leading the CMO's office. To act as the prime representative of the CMO's office with the discretion to acton behalf of the CMO To independently establish the modus operandi of the CMO's office across the portfolio Project Management - to undertake designated business-related projects on behalf of the Board Director. Business management - Compose management reports, policies and documents on behalf of the Board Director. About us The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 156-6905722 Job locations royal cornwall hospital truro TR1 3LJ Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters/higher degree or relevant equivalent experience Evidence of relevant continuing professional and academic development Demonstrable success in influencing and implementing beneficial change. Proven experience of operating at a senior level within a large and complex organisation Experience of managing systems and processes to standards that comply with healthcare-related regulatory frameworks. Experience of building effective teams and networks, including across organisation boundaries. Demonstrable experience of successfullyimproving performance in teams and services. Experience of preparing presentations Successful track record of delivering challenging targets and achieving results Experience of managing budget effectively for both pay and non- pay Drafting letters, briefings and presentations. Desirable Post graduate management qualification Working Partnership environment in a multi-disciplined organisation Good understanding oftheNHS Information Governance agendaand toolkit Experience Essential Experience of managing systems and processes to standards that comply with healthcare-related regulatory frameworks. Desirable Good understanding oftheNHS Information Governance agendaand toolkit Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters/higher degree or relevant equivalent experience Evidence of relevant continuing professional and academic development Demonstrable success in influencing and implementing beneficial change. Proven experience of operating at a senior level within a large and complex organisation Experience of managing systems and processes to standards that comply with healthcare-related regulatory frameworks. Experience of building effective teams and networks, including across organisation boundaries. Demonstrable experience of successfullyimproving performance in teams and services. Experience of preparing presentations Successful track record of delivering challenging targets and achieving results Experience of managing budget effectively for both pay and non- pay Drafting letters, briefings and presentations. Desirable Post graduate management qualification Working Partnership environment in a multi-disciplined organisation Good understanding oftheNHS Information Governance agendaand toolkit Experience Essential Experience of managing systems and processes to standards that comply with healthcare-related regulatory frameworks. Desirable Good understanding oftheNHS Information Governance agendaand toolkit 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 Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address royal cornwall hospital truro TR1 3LJ Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)