About this role
Job summary
The Business Manager (BM) will coordinate the portfolio overseen by the Chief Medical Officers(CMOs).The post holder will lead on governance, resourcemanagementand delivery of keyobjectiveswithin the CMOs'portfolio.This will include supporting the Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) and Associate Medical Directors (AMD), with specific duties to support their portfolios
As well as being dynamic,adaptiveand responsive to the requirements of the CMOs, theBMwill be expected to work proactively and to pre-empt the needs of the CMOs,identifyingand managing / escalating urgent issues that require the attention of the CMO's office.
TheBMmust be able to exercise professional judgment in thetimelyprovision ofaccurateadvice, briefs, reports,presentationsand correspondence to the CMOs, and must also be able to prepare such documentation on the CMO's behalf to a suitable standard.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
Key Dimensions:
This role is central to ensuring the effective operation of the Chief Medical Officers'(CMOs') office and supporting the delivery of medical leadership across the organisation. It combines strategic oversight with hands-on management tomaintainalignment with organisational priorities and statutory responsibilities.
You will lead the smooth running of the CMOs'office, managing complex projects within the CMOs'portfolio using recognised project management methodologies. The role carries delegated budget responsibility, requiring careful planning and cost-effective use of resources.
As a line manager, you will overseeadministrative staff within the CMOs' office,providing guidance, conducting appraisals, and supporting professional development. Compliance is a key aspect of the role, ensuring adherence to statutory and mandatory requirements, including data protection and information governance.
The position involvesrepresentingthe CMOsat meetings and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will also prepare high-quality reports, briefings, and presentations for senior forums, contributing to informed decision-making at the highest level.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description Job responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Service Management
Accountable to theCMOsfor the establishment and development of the structure, governance, systems and processes for the services and portfolios owned by theCMO.
Liaise with Deputy Medical Directors, Associate Medical Directors,DivisionalMedicalDirectors,and other key clinical leaders to contribute to the development of the clinical strategy.
Support theCMOsin specific programmes of work for which they are the SRO (eg.Research Development & Innovation; Clinical Audit; Clinical Senateand others asrequired).
Provides interpretation of national guidelines in relation to quality improvement and assurance.
Take a lead in the development and operation of the Clinical Senate and Clinical Outcomes and Effectiveness Group.
Work with external agencies and stakeholders in collaborative schemes to deliver service improvement and share bestpractice.
Managehighly complextasks on behalf of theCMO, working through senior colleagues and partners. Frequently exercise judgement onhighly complexfacts andsituations,making informed decisions which require analysis,interpretation,and comparison of options.
Identifyand build effective working relationships and networks with clinical and non-clinical colleagues. Ensure policy coherence across the Directorates priorities, ensuring alignment with UHPstrategy and plans.
Support theCMOsand other Executive colleagues in deliveringan ongoing programme of communications to, and engagement with, clinical colleagues across the organisation.
Work with colleagues in support of the MedicalWorkforce,Education, Research,Innovation,and Improvement agendas.
Where requested, support the development of robust services plans and business cases aligned to UHPpriorities.
Deputisefor theCMOswhereappropriateand directed.
The post holder maybe requiredto undertake other relevant duties, including the operational lead for specific services and localities, as agreed with theCMOs.
Please see the attached JD for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Relevant Master's level Postgraduate qualification or equivalent level of demonstrable experience.
Knowledge and Experience Essential
In depth proven professional specialist knowledge of a number of disciplines acquired through training and experience over a significant period including corporate governance, finance, HR, service planning, service development. Proven knowledge of the medical appraisal and revalidation expectations and systems in NHS England Extensive demonstrable experience of working a senior level and have a proven track record of effectively interacting with senior teams Proven evidence of the management of complex service and capital projects.
APTITUDE & ABILITIES Essential
Ability to analyse and appropriately present often highly complex information Proven specialist knowledge in formulating long term clinical strategic plans, involving uncertainty and impact on organisation Proven ability to achieve targets and objectives within a demanding and time sensitive environment against challenging deadlines Able to interpret legislation and national guidance relating to professional practice and the delivery of integrated care services
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 University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address Derriford Hospital
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford Hospital
PLYMOUTH
PL6 8DH
Employer's website https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)