Job Overview
A rare and exciting opportunity to make a real impact. We are delighted to join our Surgery Division as a Speciality Manager, playing a key role in driving high‑quality patient care and operational excellence.
About The Role
As a Speciality Manager, you will work at the heart of a dynamic speciality triumvirate, collaborating closely with clinical leads, matrons, and colleagues across the Surgery Management Team. You will use data and insight to shape services, support performance, and continually improve patient outcomes. This fast‑paced role balances operational delivery, performance standards, financial oversight, and quality improvement, contributing directly to the smooth running and future development of Trauma & Orthopaedics.
About You
* Thrives under pressure and enjoys working at pace to maintain high operational and clinical standards
* Motivated by performance targets, ensuring quality, financial and operational objectives are met
* Adaptable and solutions‑focused, with strong communication and relationship‑building skills
* Has experience in Surgical 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.
Responsibilities
* Support the day-to-day running of the specialty triumvirate
* Manage staffing, operational performance, and a budget
* Conduct staff appraisals and support quality patient care
* Focus on continuous improvement to support good patient outcomes and staff wellbeing
Qualifications & Skills
Person Specification
Essential criteria
* Record of continuous professional development
* Achievements in implementing service change and modernising service delivery
* Experience of staff management and acting on HR policies
* Leadership or management qualification or experience
Desirable criteria
* Quality improvement qualification
Skills
Essential criteria
* 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 and performance
What We Offer
* 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
Contact
Jack Prosser, Deputy Divisional Director of Operations, Surgery
Email: jack.prosser@nhs.net
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