Job overview
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that services are efficiently and effectively run within the Theatre Division. This will be achieved through excellent human resource, financial and performance management, and leadership of change management to achieve improvement in process and patient outcomes.
The post holder will work primarily with the divisions, the theatre management and information teams. The primary purpose of the role is to lead on our Theatre Productivity and Efficiency Programme and provide high quality data analysis and reports to support the initiative. The post holder will need to have excellent people skills, as this role requires a high degree of critical review, engagement and challenge to exceptionally busy clinical, operational and corporate colleagues.
The post holder will be responsible for meeting both the Theatre Division objectives and the strategic corporate objectives of the organisation and will provide management support to staff within their areas of management. The role will also focus on the development and implementation of projects which will in turn drive service and policy development and change, working within tight time scales when required.
Main duties of the job
·In liaison and with the support of the Divisional Management Team, initiate and drive forward key high impact projects to support the Theatre Productivity and Efficiency Programme in the context of delivery the UHSussex overall strategic vision.
·Support surgical team in maximising theatre usage through improved processes and identifying efficiencies, in line with local and nation benchmarks.
·Support the Theatres and Anaesthetics Divisional Team in developing and planning the delivery of initiatives that improve clinical quality and effectiveness. This will include the creation of monthly performance updates of progress against agreed goals and milestones for identified initiatives.
·For the appropriate projects, ensure the following mechanisms are in place; including project registers, plans, issue logs, risks, delivery performance tracking, remedial acting tracking, etc.
·In association with the Theatres and Anaesthetics Divisional Team the post holder will provide reports, analyses and presentations as appropriate. They will also conduct analysis to quantify the potential in improvement initiatives in collaboration with the Theatres and Anaesthetics Divisional Management Team.
·Provide coaching, guidance and challenge to clinical teams within the divisions in implementation and sustainability of change.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
In liaison and with the support of the Divisional Management Team, initiate and drive forward key high impact projects to support the Theatre Productivity and Efficiency Programme in the context of delivery the UHSussex overall strategic vision.
·Support surgical team in maximising theatre usage through improved processes and identifying efficiencies, in line with local and nation benchmarks.
·Support the Theatres and Anaesthetics Divisional Team in developing and planning the delivery of initiatives that improve clinical quality and effectiveness. This will include the creation of monthly performance updates of progress against agreed goals and milestones for identified initiatives.
·For the appropriate projects, ensure the following mechanisms are in place; including project registers, plans, issue logs, risks, delivery performance tracking, remedial acting tracking, etc.
·In association with the Theatres and Anaesthetics Divisional Team the post holder will provide reports, analyses and presentations as appropriate. They will also conduct analysis to quantify the potential in improvement initiatives in collaboration with the Theatres and Anaesthetics Divisional Management Team.
·Provide coaching, guidance and challenge to clinical teams within the divisions in implementation and sustainability of change.
Full details available on the attached JD and Person Specification
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Educated to Master’s level
2. Project management qualification
Desirable criteria
3. Coaching qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Experience in continuous improvement systems within the NHS
5. Experience in collecting, collating and presenting complex data
6. Experience in managing complex large scale high profile projects
7. Experience of delivery productivity and transformation projects
8. Experience in operating in and managing a diverse multidisciplinary team
9. Experience of working with external consultants
Skills
Essential criteria
10. Effective use o influencing, persuasion and negotiation skills
11. Very good written and verbal communication skills
12. Analytical and data evaluation skills with the ability to solve complex problems
13. Budget and finance management
14. Good organisational skills
15. Ability to work co-operatively with senior management
16. IT literate
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
17. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
18. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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