The Assistant General Manager (AGM) for Urology is accountable to the General Manager. The purpose of the AGM is to take lead responsibility for the day-to-day management of all operational issues within a defined clinical service area or areas and to lead service improvement. They will ensure the effective delivery of services to patients in accordance with agreed objectives, targets, quality standards, controls and resource constraints. The AGM will be expected to support the General Manager in the delivery of Trust objectives and ensuring national targets are achieved. The is a cross site position which will require presence at Denmark Hill, the Princess Royal University Hospital, and Beckenham Beacon., The post holder will provide timely, efficient and effective operational management leadership for the Urology care group at King's College Hospital, working with the lead clinicians and key stakeholders. They will ensure that these services are responsive, innovative and provided to the highest possible clinical and performance standards. They will problem solve as appropriate; develop and implement lasting solutions in conjunction with clinical and managerial colleagues. They will be the representative of the General Manager at the site or sites, acting with delegated authority to resolve daily issues, and will be responsible for ensuring that the needs of the care group's services at the site are assessed and conveyed to the care group leadership team.
The post holder will support the Clinical Director and General Manager with the development and delivery of a strategic vision and ensure service changes meet internal and external expectations and standards. The post holder will need to understand the business requirements will lead projects to improve service delivery and patient experience in agreed areas as directed by the General Manager. As part of this portfolio, they will lead on governance and patient safety activities within Urology services across multiple sites. The post holder will work with the clinical and service teams to develop appropriate action plans to address areas of underperformance and will report progress to the care group triumvirate.
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
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