Job summary Are you a passionate and motivated leader looking for your next challenge? If so, we have an exciting opportunity as Deputy General Manager on a permanent basis covering Urgent and Emergency care across two sites in Bournemouth and Poole. This is a key leadership role in managing local Urgent & Emergency services. The role will allow you to support shaping the future of our services, joining our team at a very exciting time as we undergo preparation for our 'Big Move' into our new/purpose built ED in the BEACH building in 2025. We are looking for a compassionate and inclusive leader, who is highly credible and will provide strategic and operational leadership to the department and work as part of the existing team to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate extensive experience of operational service management, and a commitment to continuous service development and improvement. They will be an effective and inclusive communicator, who can motivate and influence different clinical and non-clinical teams to achieve objectives Experience of transformation and redesign of services is preferable as this role includes the planning and transition of our services to our new departments and services in 2 years' time. Base Location: Cross site working at Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job Specialty remit for this post includes: The Emergency Departments and Urgent Treatment Centres at both Poole and Bournemouth Hospital sites. Both sites operate a 24/7 Emergency Department with Poole providing specialist Paediatric services and Trauma Unit status. Individuals will be responsible for managing their directorate as part of an ambitious and supportive senior triumvirate team made up of Senior Matron, Clinical Director and General Manager. These posts' main duties are to oversee the daily operational functions, manage performance and improve service delivery for the directorate. They will also deputise for the General Manager. Other responsibilities include supporting a new management infrastructure across the sites within the directorate in line with the new merged organisation, establish quality improvement programmes to deliver efficiencies, lead ongoing merger reconfiguration work, have delegated financial authority to manage all budgets in the directorate and lead and support work to ensure the directorates hold the Trusts values at their core for their patients and staff. 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 about this at interview. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 153-ME03625-A Job locations University Hospitals Dorset Bournemouth & Poole BH7 7DW Job description Job responsibilities This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual experienced in managing large teams and leading service delivery improvement. You will need to have excellent communication skills and the ability to build credibility with colleagues. Most importantly, you will be an individual who operates with passion and integrity, demonstrates an inclusive and collaborative leadership style and upholds values which are aligned to those of our Trust. To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Please note: if this job requires you to have a DBS check to enable you to properly fulfil the requirements of the job, on appointment you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check and this amount will be reclaimed from your salary. Job description Job responsibilities This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual experienced in managing large teams and leading service delivery improvement. You will need to have excellent communication skills and the ability to build credibility with colleagues. Most importantly, you will be an individual who operates with passion and integrity, demonstrates an inclusive and collaborative leadership style and upholds values which are aligned to those of our Trust. To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Please note: if this job requires you to have a DBS check to enable you to properly fulfil the requirements of the job, on appointment you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check and this amount will be reclaimed from your salary. Person Specification Qualifications Essential First degree or has appropriate level of senior management experience. Masters' degree or equivalent relevant experience to the role or demonstrable equivalent working experience. Management qualification. Desirable Healthcare qualification. Experience Essential Acute NHS hospital operational experience Able to influence decision making and challenge at a senior level. Successful change management experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential First degree or has appropriate level of senior management experience. Masters' degree or equivalent relevant experience to the role or demonstrable equivalent working experience. Management qualification. Desirable Healthcare qualification. Experience Essential Acute NHS hospital operational experience Able to influence decision making and challenge at a senior level. Successful change management experience 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 University Hospitals Dorset Bournemouth & Poole BH7 7DW Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)