About this role
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job The role will be to support the operational and strategic aims of the Care Group, developing and managing a culture of change which drives efficiency, effectiveness and improved patient outcomes. The post holder will work in close liaison with the Care Group Manager, the Clinical Lead and Service Leads to consistently ensure the quality of patient care through efficiently and effectively managing the department. The post holder will have responsibility for an assigned portfolio as well as an overview of the Care Group, including management of identified staff and delegated financial resources. The postholder will lead on the Care Group's ongoing Estates and Capital Planning projects and other workstreams, aligned to their service portfolio, and will draw together operational estates and clinical teams, to ensure that the Care Group's Estates Strategy is enacted.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS, we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Job description Job responsibilities
a) Oversee specific aspects of the cancer pathways for all tumour sites based at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) and those patients referred to UHS for diagnosis or treatment, ensuring safe care and effective use of all resources.b) The post has direct line management responsibility for staff within the management structure within the Cancer Centre and assumes delegated responsibility for identified budgets.c) Lead the development of services within the Cancer Centre, in partnership with the Trust management team, in line with national recommendations and guidance.d) Lead on the development of the Cancer Centre strategy and overall strategic direction in line with national and regional directives, cost improvement and activity management programmese) The post holder will have a high degree of autonomy and will be expected to manage a demanding workload to deliver sustainable service improvement, and will deputise for the deputy COO on cancer-related discussions
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential
First degree or equivalent Evidence of post-qualification study/professional development to Masters level (post grad certificate/MBA/MSc) or equivalent general management experience. Leadership training Management training Experience of working competently in an acute healthcare in a clinical care group or equivalent setting in a senior operational delivery/management position. Demonstrable knowledge of National and Local NHS; including national service frameworks Evidence of advanced leadership qualities Evidence of presenting complex information to internal and external groups in an understandable way. Report writing skills and experience. Ability to analyse and interpret complex data, to facilitate operational delivery decisions to support key performance targets. Experience of successful delegated budget management and evidence of achieving financial and finite resource targets Operational management experience in a clinical care group for more than 2 years
Desirable
Membership of professional body Experience of working in NHS A breadth of clinical experience across the specialist area Project management experience Evidence of successful leadership, management and engagement of clinical teams to introduce change
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.
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Employer details Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)