Job Description
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They will have significant operational management experience in an NHS or large public sector organisation, including budget accountability.Main duties of the job- Provide system-wide leadership across BNSSG T&O services supporting clinical and non-clinical teams.- In collaboration with other members of the divisional senior management team, be responsible for the development and delivery of the business plans for T&O services across the Bristol Hospital Group.- Provide operational oversight, working closely with the General Managers, of the developing Rheumatology and Pain Group Clinical Services.- Deliver benefits realisation of the T&O, Rheumatology & Pain Group Clinical Service with oversight of clinical service integrations across acute, Sirona and primary care.- Manage departmental budgets to ensure efficient and effective use of resources and achievement of financial targets.- Direct line management of Assistant General Managers in T&O across the hospital group. Working for our organisationNorth Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities.
Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed job description and responsibilities.
Person specificationEducation/Training/QualificationsEssential criteria- Graduate level education and/or professional qualification.- Management qualification e.g. NEBs, CMS, DMS, etc (or equivalent relevant experience).- Evidence of extensive and recent commitment to continuing leadership development.Desirable criteria- Prince 2 Programme Management QualificationWork ExperienceEssential criteria- Extensive leadership and operational management experience gained in a large public sector organisation.- Experience of managing a large budget and delivering significant and challenging annual savings plans.- Experience of leading and managing substantial service change and redesign in a complex environment.- Experience of effective budget management as well as development and delivery of cost improvement plans.Desirable criteria- Successful track record within operational management, gained within an NHS setting.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesEssential criteria- Ability to manage complex operational situations across a range of professional and organisational boundaries.- Demonstrable track record of performance management and improvement along with robust knowledge of RTT/DM01 management.- Detailed knowledge of current acute Trust issues.- Experience of developing and implementing strategic, annual, business, financial and capital plans.- Experience of managing programmes of continuous improvement and change management in complex environments.Desirable criteria- Developed knowledge of the provision of diagnostic services within a large acute Trust, underpinned by theory and experience.Personal Qualities/Special CircumstancesEssential criteria- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deliver highly sensitive or contentious information in a sensitive way.- Excellent numeracy and literary skills.- Excellent planning and organisational skills.- Exceptional leadership skills.- Personal alignment with the Trust’s 4 key Values: Putting Patients First, Recognising The Person, Striving For Excellence and Working Well Together.We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff.
We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.· If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.· The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.· By applying for this post, you are agreeing to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.· Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments.IMPORTANT:Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email.
This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.
Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person SpecificationOnly those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work-related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your referee must all be known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.