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The Group Manager for Locality hubs is a critical leadership role within the System, responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of multiple services within a Locality Hub. Working as part of the senior leadership team, the post holder will ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, and efficient services that meet agreed performance, clinical, and financial targets.
This role demands a dynamic and inclusive leader who can drive service transformation, operational excellence, and workforce engagement across complex care environments. The post holder will lead on resource allocation, demand and capacity planning, performance improvement, and service development, ensuring that services are responsive to local needs and aligned with wider system priorities.
The Group Manager will work collaboratively with internal and external partners across health, social care, and the voluntary sector to develop integrated models of care and ensure a seamless patient experience.
* Provide visible, inclusive, and compassionate leadership across the Locality Hub.
* Deputise for senior leadership (Deputy Director/Director level) and work with stakeholders to continuously improve services in line with local and national priorities.
* Oversee and manage the Locality Hub’s delegated budget, ensuring financial efficiency and contributing to the wider locality’s financial performance.
* Lead the development and delivery of productivity and efficiency strategies, including Cost Improvement Plans (CIPs).
* Manage demand and capacity planning, ensuring workforce and service delivery align with patient needs and activity targets.
* Ensure robust performance monitoring systems are in place to track service delivery, outcomes, and quality standards.
* Promote a culture of collaboration and effective communication across teams within the Hub.
* Work with Information teams to implement data systems that support continuous performance measurement and service improvement.
* Lead the preparation and presentation of reports and operational assurance updates for internal committees and external stakeholders.
We are seeking an ambitious and experienced senior operational leader to join us at an exciting time of transformation. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of our communities by working collaboratively with system partners to deliver a diverse portfolio of high-impact services across the city.
This role requires a strategic mindset combined with compassionate leadership, as you work across professional and organisational boundaries to plan, deliver and improve services that meet quality, activity, and financial targets.
As Locality Hub Manager, You Will Be Responsible For
* Leading all aspects of operational delivery across the Locality Hub, working in close partnership with multi-professional teams and system partners.
* Driving service transformation and improvement, underpinned by evidence-based methodologies and strong performance management.
* Providing visible, inclusive, and compassionate leadership that inspires teams and fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
* Managing complex services and workforce structures, ensuring effective rota, resource, and demand planning to meet patient and service needs.
* Holding accountability for budgetary control, governance, and performance, while contributing to wider strategic priorities.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Matthew Forrest Job title: Associate Director of Transformation Email address: matthew.forrest4@nhs.net Telephone number: 07772669846 #J-18808-Ljbffr