Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within the Medical Care Group for a General Manager post to lead a plurality of specialties within the Care Group at University Hospitals Dorset (UHD). Portfolio to include Older Peoples Services, and Acute Medicine
The Medical Care Group is a large and dynamic team. It is currently compromised of the following specialties:
* Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
* Respiratory Medicine
* Diabetes & Endocrine
* Dermatology
* Rheumatology
* Neurosciences
* Cardiovascular Sciences
* Older Peoples Services
* Acute Medicine
* Emergency Care
The post holder will be required to work across all sites within UHD and to be part of the General Management Out of Hours On-Call Rota.
Discussion regarding the post and secondment opportunities are welcomed.
* This post requires evidence of post-qualification study/professionaldevelopment to master's level (post gradcertificate/MBA/MSc) or equivalent seniormanagement experience
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital or/and Poole Hospital.
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
Expectations of the role:
The purpose of this role is to lead the Directorates in ensuring the provision of high-quality patient services that are clinically safe, delivered cost effectively and meet the Trust's Values, priorities and performance targets.
The post holder will lead the Directorates' Triumvirate senior teams (comprising of a Clinical Director and Senior Matron in each Directorate) and will also work closely with the wider team to develop the Directorate operational plans as part of the Care Group annual business planning process. Key objectives will be the strategic and operational delivery of agreed quality, performance, workforce and financial plans, including a delegated Cost Improvement Programme.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
Details Date posted
28 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8c
Salary
£74,290 to £85,601 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
153-ME04602
Job locations
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Job description Job responsibilities
The services within directorate portfolios are delivered predominantly at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital, with a smaller proportion delivered at Christchurch Hospital and in other community/hospital sites across Dorset via Service Level Agreements.
Job description Job responsibilities
The services within directorate portfolios are delivered predominantly at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital, with a smaller proportion delivered at Christchurch Hospital and in other community/hospital sites across Dorset via Service Level Agreements.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Evidence of post-qualification study/professional development to master's level (post grad certificate/MBA/MSc) or equivalent senior management experience
* First degree or has appropriate level of senior managerial experience.
* Senior Leadership Training/Management Qualification
Experience Essential
* Broad operational management experience within an Acute NHS Trust environment.
Personal Attributes Essential
* Brings a learning mind set (a belief that people can learn, grow and improve, and therefore setbacks are opportunities to learn)
* Finds new solutions (bringing new insights and thinking to the table).
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Evidence of post-qualification study/professional development to master's level (post grad certificate/MBA/MSc) or equivalent senior management experience
* First degree or has appropriate level of senior managerial experience.
* Senior Leadership Training/Management Qualification
Experience Essential
* Broad operational management experience within an Acute NHS Trust environment.
Personal Attributes Essential
* Brings a learning mind set (a belief that people can learn, grow and improve, and therefore setbacks are opportunities to learn)
* Finds new solutions (bringing new insights and thinking to the table).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
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