Job overview
University Hospital Tees is looking to recruit three General Managers across two Clinical Service Units. One General Manager will be recruited in Trauma & Orthopaedics, Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery, ENT & OMFS, Dermatology and Ophthalmology. There are two General Manager posts in the Neurosciences Services CSU.
The General Manager will support the directorates in developing a culture of high performance, ownership and accountability where safety, quality and excellence in patient outcome and experience is consistently delivered, in line with not only national and locally agreed standards but also the higher standards of performance the Trust sets itself.
The General Manager will support the Management team in providing professional management and leadership to the Directorate(s), working with the various teams to develop and implement strategic and operational plans aligned to the overall Clinical Service strategy.
To support the clinical services management team in providing leadership and accountable for delivery of delegated tasks, services and other areas of responsibility, including development of the services within the Directorate and to ensure high quality patient care is delivered within available resources and in line with the Trusts overarching strategic objectives.
Main duties of the job
Supporting the Senior Managers in operational management of the services that form the Clinical service, undertaking delegated tasks and responsibilities including:
Working in partnership with the Managers and lead clinicians to ensure effective and efficient management of the services within the Directorate to meet access targets within the resources available.
Ensuring the services within the Directorate fulfil their agreed objectives and quality standards.
Reporting outcomes and progress towards all goals and objectives to the Clinical Service Management Team.
Representing the Directorates or its constituent services at Clinical Service Meetings or other forums as delegated by the Senior Manager.
Monitoring and implementing Clinical Governance systems.
Assisting in the management and planning capacity and financial budgets.
Responsible for delegated budgets in designated areas.
Assisting in the production of Business Cases for service development and secure funding to support the strategic plan of the clinical service and to improve the services provided.
The post holder will actively monitor, analyse, interpret information and data, make recommendations and initiate implementation of service change and re-design across the whole Clinical Service.
Working for our organisation
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
·Your Leadership Impact
·Leading your Team to Success
·Leading Into the Future
·Service Improvement for Beginners
·Developing your Service Improvement Skills
·Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
·Explore leadership within the NHS
·Promote Trust values and behaviours
·Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
·Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
1. Degree/Diploma in relevant area or equivalent demonstrable experience
2. Postgrad diploma in leadership qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
3. Relevant Masters Level Qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Demonstrable experience in management, including direct line management responsibility
5. Experience and evidence of creative strategic thinking
6. Experience of successfully managing significant change/project management.
7. Substantial and relevant management experience, including line management in an operational role.
8. Demonstrate achievements in managing and meeting targets through finance and commissioning frameworks.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
9. Evidence of a sound understanding in operational management, lean manufacturing, six sigma etc. or comparable service improvement methodologies. A strong knowledge of change and project management processes.
10. Comprehensive knowledge of financial and commissioning framework and experience of workforce and capacity planning. Knowledge of budgetary planning and cost improvement planning processes.
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - (.
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - ( and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - (
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.