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South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the top performing organisations within the NHS. Our staff think this is a great place to work and we hope you will agree. We have recently been rated as 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following our most recent inspection.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the whole county. This includes our Community Teams in North Warwickshire.
We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. Over 6000 people work for the Trust and many of them have been here a long time. People find they don't need to go elsewhere to find a fulfilling career in healthcare.
The first thing you will notice about us is how we take our values seriously. We believe that our values underpin everything we do. If you are interested in a role with us you need to make sure our values match your own.
Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide inclusive, safe, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
Probationary Period
All new staff to the Trust will be subject to a standard 6 month probationary period, the details of which will duly follow in your contract of employment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees. Our aim is to ensure that employees are equally valued and respected and that our organisation is representative of all members of society. This is reflected within our values of being Inclusive, Safe, Effective, Compassionate and Trusted.
Agile and Flexible Working
All our staff will have a work base. However, the Trust operates as an Agile Working Team therefore staff may be working from home on a regular basis as required by the service. Occasionally travel around Warwickshire and into your base will be required so access to your own transport would be helpful.
The Trust also welcomes staff to work flexibly and we would welcome the conversation at interview regarding flexible working.
Staff Benefits
The Trust offers a wide range of additional benefits to staff. Anyone who joins us on a substantive basis can access things such as the Lease Car Scheme, Electronics Scheme, Discounted Leisure and Travel, Cycle to work scheme amongst many others available.
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced leader to join the Elective management team within Dermatology. The successful candidate will join a supportive, forward-thinking department that values teamwork and a positive approach.
Main Duties of the Job
To support the General Manager in the operational management of Elective services as a service manager.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
1. Lead the performance management systems in integrated specialities ensuring that Trust and Monitor standards are understood and adhered to.
2. Support the governance arrangements within the services / directorate including audit, complaints, incidents, risk and health and safety.
3. Be responsible for financial performance relating to delegated budgets and operational performance of the services / directorate.
4. Deputise for the General Manager as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
* Minimum of 1st degree or equivalent
* Evidence of continuing personal development
* Knowledge and experience equivalent to Masters Level including Management qualification
Experience
Essential Criteria
* Staff management and leading a team
Skills
Essential Criteria
* Understanding of national NHS policy and targets
* Good interpersonal, oral and written skills including chairing meetings and report writing
* Numerate with excellent analytical skills/ability
* Excellent problem-solving skills
* Advanced IT skills with Microsoft office
* Ability to negotiate with and influence staff at all levels
* Ability to manage time/priorities
Personal Qualities
Essential Criteria
* Well organised and practical approach to work
* Pays attention to detail
* Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment
* Flexible
* Ability to work on own
* Positive and motivated
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Sometimes we get a lot of applications for our roles. On those occasions we might close the job early. If you don't want to miss out we recommend submitting your application as early as possible.
The Trust is part of a 'Foundation Group' through a strategic alliance with Wye Valley NHS Trust, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. This partnership is great for the sustainability of all four organisations and allows us to share learning and maximise opportunities to ensure the delivery of high quality health and care services for our local populations.
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