Job summary An opportunity has arisen within the Medical Care Group for a Deputy General Manager of Acute Medicine and Older People's services. We are a large and innovative directorate, delivering same day emergency care, key assessment units, inpatient wards, and care in the community. The postholder will be expected to work flexibly with the other Deputy General Manager for Acute Medicine and Older People's services, as determined by business need. As UHD moves to a split between urgent care and planned care over the next 18 months, this postholder will be critical in delivering key changes to the medical pathways to maintain safe and effective patient flow. We need a postholder who can focus on the the day-to-day operational pressures, while also thinking strategically about transformation and service improvement, working flexibly with other internal and external partners to drive forward the right changes for patients and staff. The post holder will be required to work across all sites within UHD. Discussion regarding the post and secondment opportunities are welcomed. This role requires First degree or has appropriate level of senior management experience. Masters' degree or equivalent relevant experience to the role or demonstrable equivalent working experience. Base Location: Poole/Bournemouth Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job Expectations of the role: The purpose of this role is to lead the Directorates in ensuring the provision of high-quality patient services that are clinically safe, delivered cost effectively and meet the Trust's Values, priorities and performance targets. About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 153-ME03846 Job locations RBH Site Dorset BH7 7DW Job description Job responsibilities The services within directorate portfolios are delivered predominantly at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital, with a smaller proportion delivered at Christchurch Hospital and in other community/hospital sites across Dorset via Service Level Agreements. Job description Job responsibilities The services within directorate portfolios are delivered predominantly at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital, with a smaller proportion delivered at Christchurch Hospital and in other community/hospital sites across Dorset via Service Level Agreements. Person Specification Qualifications Essential First degree or has appropriate level of senior management experience Management Qualification Desirable Healthcare Qualification Experience Essential Acute NHS hospital operational experience. Extensive line management and problem solving experience. Budgetary experience and delivery of Cost Improvement Schemes. Knowledge Essential Awareness and understanding of the wider NHS Agenda Desirable Issues related to relevant Care Group Other requirements specific to the role Essential Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service Able to both lead and be part of a team. Able to work under pressure. Desirable Ability to deal with complaints and patients in writing and in person Person Specification Qualifications Essential First degree or has appropriate level of senior management experience Management Qualification Desirable Healthcare Qualification Experience Essential Acute NHS hospital operational experience. Extensive line management and problem solving experience. Budgetary experience and delivery of Cost Improvement Schemes. Knowledge Essential Awareness and understanding of the wider NHS Agenda Desirable Issues related to relevant Care Group Other requirements specific to the role Essential Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service Able to both lead and be part of a team. Able to work under pressure. Desirable Ability to deal with complaints and patients in writing and in person 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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address RBH Site Dorset BH7 7DW Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)