Employer Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal United Hospital Town Bath Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 10/07/2025 23:59
Assistant Specialty Manager
Band 6
Job overview
To lead and support the effective delivery of key operational services for the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) & Orthodontics Department in line with relevant Divisional and Trust policies, reporting to the Specialty Manager.
To undertake projects across the Division, as determined by the Specialty Manager. This is a full-time position, fixed term for 12 months.
Main duties of the job
To be operationally responsible for the delivery of key divisional and organisational targets,
for example: achieving 18 week Referral to Treatment (RTT) patient pathway and ensuring
that Trust Policies with regard to patient care are adhered to, for example, the Patient
Access Policy
To attend weekly performance meetings and ensure that accurate and clear information is
provided in relation to key targets and standards
To act as a key point of escalation/contact to troubleshoot issues which may prevent timely
provision of patient care, liaising with Clinical and Nursing colleagues as appropriate,
escalating complex or contentious issues to the Specialty Manager as appropriate
To take part in the surgical bed management rota and be the point of contact for issues that
are escalated by the bed managers in relation to elective surgical patients
To monitor clinic templates to ensure that they meet the requirements of the Directorate and
to be instrumental in exploring new ways of working within your area and the wider Division
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role.
Person specification
Knowledge
* Excellent report writing and presentation skills; IT data management skills
* Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with all professional disciplines, both internal and external, e.g. senior managers/clinicians/consultants
* Able to meet deadlines, targets and to work under pressure
* Enhanced problem solving techniques and strategic thinking
* Knowledge of health standards and current best practice
* Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance
Knowledge & Experience
* In depth knowledge of Key NHS objectives and standards
* Experience of working within clinical specialties.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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