About this role
Job summary
An exiting opportunity has arisen to provide efficient and effective operational management support Geriatric Medicine and Stroke. Working closely with the Clinical Leads and Matron you will ensure that services are responsive, innovative and provided to the highest possible standard. You will also be responsible for the delivery of key service improvement projects, as well as ensuring access targets are met for your directorate.
You will have operational management experience within the NHS, and a proven track record of contributing to the attainment of national performance targets. You will also have experience of managing resources, both staff and financial.
Main duties of the job
You will be a team player with a highly focused and innovative approach to problem solving. In addition, you will be able to work under pressure, self-motivated and confident, and along with the other directorate managers play an active role in our capacity management function.
We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality through our recruitment, we would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Thank you.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to degree standard level in relevant field or equivalent level of management experience Management or Business qualification Substantial in-depth experience and knowledge of health service management Attended at Advanced Management Course
Knowledge and Training Essential
General Management theory and practice, including quality, financial management, HR management and service / business development Change management / service improvement techniques Commitment to self-development and working within an NHS environment.
Experience. Essential
Recent and substantial NHS management experience Experience of managing performance of patient access targets (RTT, Cancer Waits, Emergency access) directly and through others Experience of business planning techniques and managing business processes Experience of designing / improving business systems and processes
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 The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address Russells Hall Hospital
Pensnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
Employer's website https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)