At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, we aim to reflect our values in everything we do - Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. So if you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you.
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic operational manager to undertake the role of General Manager in the Long Term, Urgent, Cancer and Community (LTUCC) Directorate at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a critical senior operational manager post, with the post holder being a core member of the Senior Management Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of operational delivery within their portfolio, with a specific focus on the delivery of planned care within LTUCC.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Directorate’s Operational Director, and working closely with care group triumvirate teams, the post holder must be experienced at managing a complex and demanding workload with a clear track record for delivery.
The post will lead in ensuring the sustained delivery (or recovery) of key operational service targets and will be responsible for reconciling this with the delivery of high quality care and financial sustainability.
Working for our organisation
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
We offer colleagues:
* A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
* Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
* Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
* Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications.
* Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
* The Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
* All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Interview date: March 19 th 2025
Contact: Rachael Stray, Operational Director - Long Term, Urgent, Cancer and Community (LTUCC) Directorate
Minimum Requirements
* Proven managerial and leadership experience level within the NHS.
* Project Management experience including practical experience of managing medium to large scale projects.
* Experience of strategic thinking and planning.
* Experience of developing new services.
Qualifications
* Masters Degree level or equivalent experience.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.
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