Job overview
The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of professional leadership duties for Urology including the operational management of the waiting lists and clinic/theatre capacity within their designated area of responsibility as well as ensuring that administrative processes are co-ordinated and managed to deliver both governance and performance functions.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the coordination and review of performance monitoring, clinical governance reporting, project work and the development of business plans/production of reports as required. They will be required to take remedial action where necessary, suggest improvements and propose and implement new ways of working. They will be expected to identify new business opportunities and actively take these forward with the Directorate team.
Through their own work and managing the work of others, the post holder will ensure that Directorate plans, systems, structures and processes for managing clinical quality, risk, controls assurance and local patient and public involvement initiatives are in place, and that these are carried out and managed efficiently. The post holder will be directly responsible for co-ordinating others to deliver timely and effective business support across the area of responsibility.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
The post holder will contribute to the development and implementation of the service strategies at Directorate, Division and Trust level in particular focusing on delivering service developments that will improve the patient pathway, enhance the quality of service delivery and deliver performance targets whilst identifying any potential efficiency savings.
The post holder will establish business processes and procedures within their area(s) that satisfy the Trust’s statutory obligations. They will work collaboratively with other operational and professional leads within the Directorate and across the organisation to ensure that the Trust can evidence its compliance with national policies and standards.
The Urology Operational Manager will support the Trust in driving transformation as well as value for money in planning, commissioning and services.
The post holder will be responsible for management of the directorate budget and staff establishment control, including ensuring appropriate allocation of financial resources and ensure that expenditure is monitored against budget and maintain financial control.
Please see the attached job description for a detailed overview of the role and main responsibilities.
Person specification
Experience and qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Educated to masters level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
2. Experience of working within a complex, varied and unpredictable environment
Desirable criteria
3. Project management qualification
Skills
Essential criteria
4. Demonstrable previous success in leading and delivering service change and performance initiatives.
5. Evidence of the ability to source, interpret and report on highly complex data
6. Evidence of managing operational arrangements to a high degree of accuracy, timeliness and effectiveness
7. Ability to work as part of a team and/or independently across departmental, organisational and professional boundaries
8. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and overcome barriers to understanding and resistance to change
9. Experience of effectively managing a budget
10. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
11. Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
12. Computer literate in Word, Database, Presentation, Spreadsheet and file management to a high level
Desirable criteria
13. Advanced use of Patient Administration Systems
People Management and Development
Essential criteria
14. Proven evidence of managing a significant size team and utilising resource effectively and efficiently eg theatre and clinic capacity
15. Experience of managing and implementing change within the workforce
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
16. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
17. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
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DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
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