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It is developing all the time and is now being used as a support mechanism for all kinds of content-based creations. Please note the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this. Job Overview The Medicine Division are inviting applications from experienced and ambitious candidates for the role of General Manager, and Divisional Lead for UEC Improvement, to join our 'front door' specialty teams. We are looking for a hard-working individual who is enthusiastic and committed to delivering exceptional patient care. The post-holder will lead the operational aspects of the specialties across the 'front door', including Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine and Mental Health Liaison, working closely with other members of the triumvirates - Specialty Consultant Leads and Matrons. The successful individual will use continuous service improvement to deliver the strategic objectives and recovery plan for our patients. The successful candidate will have experience of providing operational service management and developing others. They will have excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with patients, and internal and external colleagues. If you are looking for a fast-paced role, with the opportunity for personal development within a supportive team, we would welcome your application. Main duties of the job The post holder will be a key member of the Divisional Management Team and accountable for managing the services across the front door at Southmead Hospital. There is opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across the wider Trust and Group, including teams at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston. The emphasis of this post is working closely with the clinical staff and administrative teams to ensure strong leadership and operational management, in order to meet the objectives and performance targets for the specialties within Cluster 1. The role has a strong emphasis on recovering our non-elective performance and improvement across urgent and emergency care pathways. The post holder will work closely with the Divisional Management Team to ensure the delivery of effective and high-quality clinical services and the achievement of both strategic objectives and relevant performance targets. As part of the Division’s management team, the post holder will contribute fully to the overall management and development of the Medicine Division within North Bristol NHS Trust. The post holder will be expected to provide leadership for people management, in order to recruit and retain high quality staff, provide effective appraisal and team working and strong staff involvement in decision making within the sphere of responsibility. Working for our organisation North Bristol NHS Trust is the largest Trust in the south-west region and provides medical, surgical, and maternity care for a population of approximately half a million people in the North Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset areas. It employs more than 9,500 staff, has approximately 1050 inpatient beds and a revenue budget in excess of £540 million. The Trust provides sub regional, regional, and supra regional services in the fields of neurosciences, orthopaedics, pathology, plastic surgery and burns, renal medicine, transplant and urology, vascular surgery, and is the Major Trauma Centre for the West Country. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities The General Manager will: Have responsibility for the delivery of key critical performance issues within Cluster 1 specialities. Work closely with the Specialty Leads, Clinical Director, Divisional Operations Director, Matrons and Divisional Director of Nursing to ensure high levels of service, quality and performance in the delivery of key objectives. Be an active member of the Divisional team in terms of overall service development and strategic plans. Ensure the delivery of high quality clinical services in line with the Trust’s Organisational Objectives. Establish sound performance management arrangements. Liaise with independent sector providers where appropriate. Deputise for Divisional Operations Director as required. Participate in the manager of the day rota within Division. Participate in the planning and management of capital projects, as required. Participate in the Trust management on-call rota. See attached job description and person specification for more details. Person specification Education Essential criteria Masters Level Education or comparible education Desirable criteria Project / Programme Management qualification Experience Essential criteria At least 3 years senior management experience Experience of working effectively in a multi-professional environment and working as part of a MDT Able to demonstrate management of complex pathways and systems Desirable criteria Experience of Developing Business and Recovery plans Skills And Abilities Essential criteria Excellent written communication Direct experience of operational management Desirable criteria Evidence of leadership at a senior level If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance. If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151. North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments. At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA people. Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.