About this role
Job summary
Assistant Directorate Manager - Urgent & Emergency Care
37.5 Hours per Week | Permanent Position | Band 5
Are you ready to take the next step in your NHS leadership career and make a real difference where it matters most?
We have a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, enthusiastic individual to join our Urgent & Emergency Care Directorate as an Assistant Directorate Manager.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy a challenge and are passionate about improving patient care, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
U&EC is one of the most dynamic and demanding areas of the NHS, where every day brings new challenges, opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact. We are looking for a motivated and highly organised individual who is ready to embrace these challenges, bring fresh ideas and play a key role in shaping the delivery of our services.
As a key member of the team, you will have the opportunity to influence service development, improve patient pathways, support our workforce and drive innovative approaches to achieving and sustaining operational performance standards and develop your leadership skills.
We are looking for someone who brings energy, enthusiasm and a proactive approach to everything they do. Someone who enjoys working collaboratively, can think creatively to overcome challenges and has the confidence and determination to turn ideas into action.
Join us and help shape the future of Urgent & Emergency Care!
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role at the heart of U&EC, working alongside clinical and operational leaders to deliver high-quality services in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.
You will have the opportunity to:
Be at the heart of operational delivery, supporting the day-to-day management, performance and continuous improvement of U & E C services. Work side by side with clinical and non-clinical teams to tackle challenges, improve patient pathways and ensure services remain safe, effective and patient focused. Lead and inspire a team of administrative colleagues, creating a positive, supportive and high-performing culture where people are encouraged to develop and succeed. Take responsibility for key workforce processes, including recruitment, retention, appraisal, objective setting, staff development and performance management. Turn ideas into improvements, contributing to service transformation and helping deliver Directorate, Divisional and Trust priorities. Build strong and effective partnerships across the Directorate, Division and wider Trust, as well as with external organisations and system partners. Use performance information and operational insight to identify opportunities, solve problems and support positive change.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
Compassion Accountability Respect Excellence We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £47,100 per annum or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to A level or equivalent relevant knowledge and experience. Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to operational or business management.
Desirable
Management, leadership, project management or service improvement qualification. Further training in NHS management, data analysis, finance or human resources.
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Experience of working in an operational, administrative or business management role within the NHS or a similarly complex organisation. Experience of supervising or line managing staff, including appraisal, attendance, performance and development. Experience of monitoring performance, analysing data and producing clear reports, action plans or presentations. Knowledge of urgent and emergency care operational pressures, patient flow and relevant performance standards.
Desirable
Experience within an Emergency Department, Urgent Treatment Centre, Same Day Emergency Care or acute medicine setting. Experience of complaints, incident, risk or governance processes. Experience of budget monitoring, establishment control, procurement or temporary staffing processes. Experience of project management or supporting service redesign and improvement.
Skills & Abilities Essential
Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines with limited supervision. Ability to interpret and present complex operational, workforce, quality and financial information accurately. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to handle sensitive or challenging situations professionally. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to handle sensitive or challenging situations professionally.
Desirable
Competence in NHS systems such as electronic patient records, PAS, business intelligence, e-rostering and incident reporting systems. Ability to apply structured improvement or project tools and produce project documentation. Understanding of NHS finance, workforce planning, information governance and data quality. Ability to chair meetings and deliver presentations to multidisciplinary groups.
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.
Employer details Employer name Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address Tameside Hospital
Fountain Street
Ashton under Lyne
OL6 9RW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)