Deputy General Manager Women's HealthBand 8a - Poole, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Dorset

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Job overview

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Deputy Operations Manager to join the Gynaecology Team on secondment for 18 months.

We require an experienced manager with a track record of managing services within an acute hospital setting and delivering targets.

You will possess the confidence and skills that will enable you to understand the complex business needs of the services you manage.

You will have excellent people skills, credibility and critical thinking at every level and be able to demonstrate delivery of targets and transformational projects.

Base Location:

Poole Hospital Interview date: 20th May Main duties of the job To be responsible for ensuring that within all specific work areas all local and national performance targets and objectives are met.

To provide and receive highly complex and sensitive information, then effectively present the information to large and multiple teams some of which may be resistant to hearing the information or charge.

To be responsible for ensuring the operational delivery of services; leading and effectively implementing change management initiatives to improve service provision.

To influence the strategic development and service improvement of services within the agreed portfolio, in conjunction with the Clinical Directors, General Manager and Nursing teams.

To participate in strategic development and service improvement of other services across the Directorate in conjunction with the General Managers and relevant Clinical Directors, Clinical Leads and Heads of Department, leading and delivering on specific projects as required.

The portfolio may change in line with the Deputy General Manager's personal development programme and the needs of the services across the Directorate.

Working for our organisation Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term.

Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will work with the relevant Clinical Directors, Clinical Leads, General Managers, Operational Managers, Heads of Service and Matrons, to ensure the provision of high quality patient care and the efficient use of resources.

To be managerially responsible for a defined portfolio of services within the Directorate.
To support the daily operational delivery of the Directorates.
To deputise for the General Manager. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria First degree or has appropriate level of senior management experienceManagement qualificationEvidence of continuing professional development Desirable criteria Healthcare qualification Experience Essential criteria Acute NHS hospital operational experienceSuccessful change management experienceBudgetary experience and delivery of Cost improvement schemes Skills Essential criteria MS Office, skills Desirable criteria Waiting list and activity analysis Knowledge Essential criteria Knowledge of Business Planning and implemantationAwareness and understanding of the wider NHS agenda Desirable criteria Commissioning framework Role specific requirements Essential criteria Excellent communication and influencing skillsAble to lead and be part of a team Desirable criteria Able to deal effectively with complaints both in person and in writing Personal attributes Essential criteria Brings a learning mind setDrives for better outcomes Desirable criteria Puts other' needs and perspectives at the heart of decision making