About this role
Job summary
To provide Business Manager provision in the Family Services Care Group, primarily managing Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Key roles and responsbilities are set out below. To act as line manager for the medical secretaries and team leader including the supervision, recruitment, appraisals, performance issues and initial stages of grievance and disciplinary procedures To be responsible for assisting with the co-ordination of all aspects of medical staffing across the care group on a day-to-day basis. To ensure that staff resources are distributed according to need and priority, particularly when organising cover for sickness/absence. To establish systems and processes to report and monitor performance for key targets (local and national) and operational objectives. To contribute in finding solutions to problems where performance is not achieved with the support of clinical/operational colleagues/support services.
Main duties of the job
o To be responsible for assisting with the co-ordination of all aspects of medical staffing across the care group on a day-to-day basis.o To assist in the production and distribution (in consultation with clinical staff) of junior doctor rotas and timetables, to enable the smooth running of the care group.o To ensure that staff resources are distributed according to need and priority, particularly when organising cover for sickness/absence.o To oversee clinic management and utilisation for the services.o To provide support with appropriate service improvement projects through stages of designing, planning and implementation. To lead on appropriate tasks to help deliver the project plan to timescales.o To support budgetary preparation and reporting processes. To contribute to the identification and achievement of schemes for CIP (Cost Improvement Programme)o To be informed of key national strategies and initiatives pertaining to the agreed service portfolio.o To support with the effective co-ordination of the care group's clinical governance system toinclude the co-ordination of timely responses to complaints, risk reports and clinical governance.o To support with the production of data and presentation of information as part of service development activities - to support the 'case for change'.o The post holder has a high degree of autonomy within range of set parameters.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application personal statement please make sure to tell us how you meet the person specification criteria.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Education, Qualification & Training Essential
4 O'levels/GSCE's including Maths and English Language
Desirable
Educated to NVQ Level 4 or equivalent level of knowledge Diploma in Health Service Management desirable
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Significant & recent experience of working at a similar level within a healthcare setting, in a hands-on operational role. Experience of supervision/line management. Experience of working in a project team to deliver positive change. Experience of managing performance targets. Significant and considerable administration experience.
Desirable
Significant experience of working with Microsoft Excel and Word. Recent experience of working with the Trust's PAS system.
Skills & Abilities Essential
The ability to communicate effectively with all members of a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to work on your own initiative and make informed decisions. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail coupled with the ability to work to deadlines. Excellent organisation skills and the ability to plan ahead. An understanding of the need for patient & staff confidentiality.
Desirable
Fast and accurate keyboard skills and the ability to use e-mail.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)