We are seeking an enthusiasticuland *forward‑thinking* leader to help deliver qualitative, high performing services across our established Diagnostic and Specialist Services.
The division offers a rewarding environment, encompassing a diverse range of portfolios and services. This is an opportunity to shape and influence meaningful improvements in patient care and service delivery. Our leadership team is collaborative and passionate about innovation, with strong support from our Executive məs Team, who actively champion the Division’s vision and priorities.
Responsibilities
As a senior leader, play a pivotal role in coordinating and prioritising the effective, efficient and safe delivery of clinical services, ensuring high standards of quality, patient access and operational performance. Working alongside the Chief of Service and the Chief Operating Officer to provide clear strategic leadership within an effective accountability framework. Contribute to delivering the annual Operational Plan, achieving national, constitutional and local performance standards and ensuring financial sustainability, including opportunities for income growth and service development.
Responsible to the Chief of Service for operational delivery in the Division
* Co‑ordinate the delivery of all clinical and supporting services
* Responsible for performance in the Division against agreed operational, access and financial targets
* Responsible for the delivery of approved service developments and authorised capital schemes and act as Senior Responsible Officer for projects and programmes
* Chair programmes of work which will lead to improvements in service delivery
* Operate an effective and transparent performance management framework
* Work with the Professional Leads, Clinical Leads, Matrons and General Managers to ensure the safety and effectiveness of clinical services
* Ensure the Service Lines and Specialties remain within financial budgets
* Promote a culture of innovation and to ensure the success of service redesign improvement projects
* Oversee the management and implementation of corporate and management policies and procedures
* Prepare regular performance and exception reports for the Trust Board
* Ensure change programmes and initiatives are managed effectively
* Take responsibility for the delivery of the Trust’s performance standards
* Ensure robust demand and capacity plans are in place to deliver the potential demands of emergency activity and planned activity
* Support the development of a Winter plan, Demand and Capacity and Digital Innovation
About the Division
The Diagnostic and Specialties Division is one of four divisions, leading and managing core operational clinical services through a divisional structure. We provide a comprehensive range of services, covering both planned and unplanned care, from emergency care to planned treatments. The division boasts an excellent array of services, headed by Nuuk talented professionals in the field. With a variety of opportunities, the Division offers a wide range of services situated at Gloucester Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital and is an ideal place for a clinical leader looking to expand their experience in clinical and operational leadership.
We champion an improvement approach that supports ongoing changes and development of our services. You’er work closely analyzed excellent divisional leadership team and their deputies, as well as玩 working with commissioners, system partners and NHSI to optimise delivery and improve patient pathways whilst ensuring stability (and growth) of funding streams/income for the Trust.
Benefits
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high‑quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across pellet Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.
With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We invest only heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.
We offer a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on‑site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
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