The role of the BSM is required to work extremely closely alongside the Executive's directorate and support on a range of duties. The role will be responsible for planning, supporting and facilitating progress of defined programmes of work on behalf of the Deputy Chief Operating Officer with a particular focus on A&E Operations and Specialist Operations. It is essential the BSM has complete knowledge and understanding of the senior team's workload and the complexities of the different areas of responsibility, so as to be able to advise, prepare and manage projects on behalf of the Deputy Chief Operating Officer, their managers and their office.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide high level expertise in administrative and office management to support the Deputy Chief Operating Officer in a way that is responsive to his needs and contributes to the effectiveness of his role.
2. To work closely with the team in the planning and delivery of work.
3. To ensure that appropriate support is provided to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer.
About us
You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east. At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24-hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.
Job responsibilities
For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.
Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer. If full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.
How to apply
1. Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached).
2. Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
3. Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to Postgraduate Level in relevant subject, ie Business Management, or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in a specialist area.
* Further training or significant experience in Project Management, Financial Management or Supporting Change Management processes.
Experience
* Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
* Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services.
Management Skills
* Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications and reports for dissemination to senior stakeholders, and a broad range of stakeholders, as required.
* Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales.
* Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
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.
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