An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, positive, and patient-focused leader to join the Abdominal Medicine and Surgery CSU at Leeds in the role of Business Manager for the Colorectal Service. As one of the largest CSUs within the Trust, Abdominal Medicine and Surgery offers a fast-paced and rewarding environment. We are seeking a Business Manager to join our close-knit team of ambitious and enthusiastic clinicians and managers, working collaboratively to deliver high-quality patient care and drive service excellence. The successful candidate will actively engage with clinical, nursing, and administrative teams, providing visible and effective leadership.
Main duties of the job
This role will play a key part in developing services to meet the evolving needs of our patients, while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. The post holder will be confident in constructively challenging colleagues where appropriate, demonstrating sound judgement and professionalism. A flexible and proactive approach is essential, along with the ability to respond effectively to challenges and resolve problems within a dynamic healthcare environment.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Why you should join our Team
The John Goligher Colorectal Surgery Unit in Leeds is one of the largest colorectal centres in Europe, receiving over 18,000 referrals annually. The service provides comprehensive secondary care to the local Leeds population, alongside a specialist tertiary cancer service across the region. Given the scale and complexity of the specialty, the ideal candidate will bring prior experience in a business management role and be keen to further develop their expertise within a large, high-performing clinical service.
What you will bring to the role
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable, Empowered. All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification
* Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development, including a management qualification or post graduate diploma
* Career progression through continuing professional development
* Willingness to undertake training and development as identified through the PDP process
* Masters level in a related field
Experience
* Demonstrates an understanding of both the NHS culture and of the cultures of the different health professional groups
* Sound understanding of the NHS modernisation agenda to include priorities from the Department of Health, Monitor, Healthcare Commission, National, Local and Trust Targets
* Work within the Trusts Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions and Clinical Governance arrangements
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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