About this role
Job summary
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals are committed to securing an outstanding CQC rating and to being in the top 10% of trusts for staff and patient experience.
In order to support us on our journey, the Surgical Divisions are looking for a forward thinking and enthusiastic Business Manager to work closely with the General Manger for surgery to drive service improvement.
The successful applicant will support General Manager (GM) to ensure the provision of high quality, efficient and effective services. Supporting the development and delivery of service strategy, together with ensuring appropriate risk management processes are in place to deliver a safe, high quality, patient centered service.
Providing solutions and/or advice to staff in response to pressures that may affect throughput.
Supporting the GM with the responsibility for the delivery of key performance targets in line with local and national agreements.
Main duties of the job
Highly visible individual; key in ensuring standards of care for all patients and the safe, effective and efficient utilisation of resources Building strong and cohesive working relationships with the Clinical Leads and Matrons for areas of responsibility. Line management responsibility for a range of administration staff. Responsibility for the operational delivery aspects of delegated divisional areas. Supporting the GM, Clinical Leads and Matron in formulating strategic direction of services. Accountable for service delivery and the associated operational issues. Deputise for the GM.
Facilitate performance and service improvement policies and implement them as
Manage the resources with the aim of improving quality and productivity, working within the Division to achieve more effective use of resources and enhanced quality and productivity as appropriate.
Lead, manage and motivate staff within the operational area, ensuring appropriate management structures, policies and practices are in place to achieve high levels of performance.
Ensure that all national targets are met, including Clinical Quality Indicators.
Develop a whole systems/partnership culture within the divisional areas.
Promote the implementation of key HR initiatives/targets such as Agenda for Change and HR policies/practices.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
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Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Experience of working at a senior/corporate level Demonstrable experience in leading, motivating and managing teams. Experience of strategic thinking at a senior level. Knowledge of key national NHS policy and strategies. Experience of budget management and staff management.
Desirable
Experience of working at a senior/corporate level within the NHS
Qualifications & Training Essential
Educated to Master level or equivalent experience in a health related or relevant field
Personal Attributes & Skills Essential
IT skills - MS Office including Excel and PowerPoint to able professional development and delivery of presentations to small and large groups of staff Ability to lead a team ensuring it is customer focused and delivers a high quality service Ability to analyse statistical information and produce reports/documents for Trust Board consideration Ability to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills, displaying credibility, influence and political acumen with a customer focus approach to problem solving
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 Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)