Overview
The post of Assistant Divisional Manager is a key position within the trust's senior management structure. Reporting to the Divisional Manager, the Assistant Divisional Manager provides operational and strategic management support to the Divisional Manager, Head of Nursing and Divisional Director to assist in the development and modernisation of Moorfields' services. The Assistant Divisional Manager has a wide range of responsibilities for ensuring the effective development and operation of the Division's services within the Directorate of Croydon. The post-holder is part of the directorate leadership triumvirate, working closely with the Matron and Clinical Director. The post-holder is responsible for effective operational management, leadership, expertise and support for key areas within the Division to ensure delivery of high quality, safe and effective patient services within resources. The post holder will provide operational support to deliver the Trust's overall strategy and objectives, including opportunities for clinical and administrative innovation and modernisation, and ensuring delivery of operational performance and strategic objectives (e.g., RTT waiting list, financial, HR, H&S, risk, clinical & quality governance). The role is predominantly based at Croydon Hospital with responsibility for sites across the division.
Responsibilities
* Be accountable for the delivery of services provided by the Division within available resources
* Actively promote and develop new ways of working: continually review services and redesign to meet patient needs and achieve objectives
* Identify and address service pressures, planning, monitoring and review of action plans, policies and strategies
* Formulate new service developments and initiatives, including preparation of bids and business cases
* Monitor Division activity levels, ensuring activity, income and NHS plan targets are achieved with realisable improvement plans
* Work with commissioning colleagues to ensure services are appropriately funded, including analysis of services, statistics, performance, audit, data and report-writing
* Lead and participate in ad hoc project work; project manage significant service transformation and change projects
* Collaborate with the operational team across the Trust to assist with day-to-day patient flow and service efficiency
* Work with colleagues across the Division to improve service efficiency and patient experience
* Ensure delivery of Trust and statutory responsibilities within financial resources
* Participate in the Trust senior manager on-call rota
* Deputise for and exercise delegated authority of the Divisional Manager as required
* Represent the Division at Trust meetings and external meetings as required
People Management
* Directly line-manage senior administrator(s) within the Division, including recruitment and performance/quality standards
* Monitor workforce indicators (sickness, turnover) and address issues with line managers and HR
* Promote a high performance culture by holding people to account within the Division
* Provide guidance for staff who line-manage other staff within the Division
* Analyse current and future service activity and determine staffing requirements to deliver service plans
* Undertake individual performance appraisals for directly line-managed staff and develop training plans
Requirements and Other Information
* Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship unless stated in adverts.
* Equality, diversity and inclusion commitments, with encouragement for applications from under-represented groups including BAME and Disabled candidates.
* Flexible working: Moorfields supports flexible working arrangements where possible.
* Closing date note: If we receive sufficient applications, we may close the advert prior to the closing date.
* For adjustments or accessible recruitment documents, contact the recruitment team at [email protected].
Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation with a commitment to work-life balance. We offer a range of benefits including:
* Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
* Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
* Free 24/7 independent counselling service
* Learning and development opportunities
* Flexible working and work-life balance
* Blue Light Card and NHS discount schemes
* Free Pilates classes and other wellbeing benefits
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