Specialty Manager - Ophthalmology and ENT & Audiology
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 17 May 2026
We are delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our Surgical Division as a Specialty Manager, playing a key role in driving high-quality patient care and operational excellence.
About the Role
As a Specialty Manager, you will work at the heart of a dynamic specialty triumvirate, collaborating closely with clinical leads, matrons, and colleagues across the medicine management team. You'll use data and insight to shape services, support performance, and continually improve patient outcomes.
This is a fast‑paced and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll balance operational delivery, performance standards, financial oversight, and quality improvement—contributing directly to the smooth running and future development of medical specialties.
About You
* Thrives under pressure and enjoys working at pace to maintain high operational and clinical standards
* Is motivated by performance targets, ensuring quality, financial and operational objectives are met
* Is adaptable and solutions‑focused, with strong communication and relationship‑building skills
* Has experience in medical specialties (advantageous but not essential); understanding their challenges is beneficial
If you’re driven, resilient, and passionate about making services better for patients and staff, we’d love to hear from you.
Main Duties
* Support the day‑to‑day running of specialty teams within a triumvirate structure
* Manage staffing, operational performance, and budgeting
* Conduct staff appraisals and contribute to quality patient care initiatives
* Focus on continuous improvement to enhance patient outcomes and staff wellbeing
Benefits
* A friendly, supportive, and vibrant team that genuinely values wellbeing
* Bespoke training and professional development tailored to your career goals
* Opportunities to contribute to innovative service improvements within a forward‑thinking division
Person Specification
Knowledge
* Record of continuous professional development
* Achievements in implementing service change and modernising service delivery
* Experience of staff management and acting on HR policies
Skills
* Numerate and computer literate, including the ability to use information systems for analysis and planning, particularly for demand and capacity issues
* Strong influencing skills to enable the delivery of changes, including challenging clinical practice & performance
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.
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