Deputy Directorate Manager – Cardiothoracic
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Deputy Directorate Manager to work in the cardiothoracic department at the John Radcliffe Hospital.
The post holder will have experience of delivering against operational performance targets and will have strong communication, engagement skills and a good level of IT literacy.
We are seeking a proactive individual with excellent leadership skills who has the aptitude to facilitate and effect change. You will contribute to the development of services in the Directorate.
The Deputy Directorate Manager will support the Directorate Manager who in conjunction with the Clinical Director and Matrons are responsible for the delivery and management of all aspects of the Directorate including performance finance and workforce.
If you are interested in applying for the post we would welcome your application.
The Deputy Directorate Manager will support the Directorate Manager who in conjunction with the Clinical Director, Matrons and Head of Cardiac Physiologyare responsible the operational management of services. The post holder will be expected to work across organisational boundaries to make a positive contribution to the Trusts corporate objectives and contribute to shaping the future healthcare across the local economy.
The post holder will provide senior leadership supporting the Directorate to maintain financial balance, the development and implementation of service improvements and engaging with teams to ensure best quality care is provided.
The post holder will also be responsible for leading and delivering success across a number of key programmes within Directorate and the wider Division. These programmes will be vital in ensuring the Division can deliver its primary objectives and targets over the coming years and will encompass a wide range of topic, including productivity and efficiency, quality, workforce and clinical effectiveness
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training, and research. Find out more here
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - theJohn Radcliffe Hospital,Churchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centrein Headington and theHorton General Hospitalin Banbury.
The Deputy Directorate Manager will support the Directorate Manager who in conjunction with the Clinical Director, Matrons and Head of Cardiac Physiologyare responsible the operational management of services. The post holder will be expected to work across organisational boundaries to make a positive contribution to the Trusts corporate objectives and contribute to shaping the future healthcare across the local economy.
The post holder will provide senior leadership supporting the Directorate to maintain financial balance, the development and implementation of service improvements and engaging with teams to ensure best quality care is provided. The post holder will:
• Support the Directorate Manager and the Clinical Director to determine the strategic direction for the Directorates, identifying future resourcing requirements and ensuring that the Directorate meets contractual and other operational requirements.
· Ensure the Clinical Directorate delivers on the range of national and locally defined access targets and that patients are able to access services delivered in a timely way.
· Support the delivery of financial balance across the Clinical Directorate through active and regular monitoring and management of expenditure.
· Monitor and take action to ensure that all quality, productivity and profitability targets are achieved.
· In line with Clinical Directorate and Trust strategy, develop best practice, service modernisation and improvement plans for the area, to enhance the patient experience and deliver value for money.
This advert closes on Thursday 10 Apr 2025
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