Deputy Operations Manager - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
    Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Cambridge, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    Job summary

    We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Deputy Operations Manager to join the Transplant Directorate (Nephrology, Hepatology, Transplant Surgery and HPB Surgery).

    Working closely with the Operations Manager you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of the Division C and Transplant operational and transformation agenda.

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

    Main duties of the job

    Working with the Operations Manager to deliver operational targets and service development projects. You will manage a team of people across multiple sites effectively. Alongside operational and financial management for defined service areas within the Directorate, contributing to strategic and service planning as required.

    About us

    Our Trust

    Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

    CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

    This vacancy will close at midnight on the 7th May 2024.

    Interviews are due to be held on the 17th May 2024.

    Benefits to you

    We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

    Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

    We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • First Degree/equivalent professional qualification or evidence of middle to senior management experience.
  • Recognised management qualification.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development.

    • Desirable

  • Relevant postgraduate qualification in health service management.

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Substantial experience of managing a clinical, social or equivalent service.
  • Success in working collaboratively across professions and services.
  • Demonstrable success in planning and managing change.
  • Commissioning and service planning.
  • Significant budgetary management experience.
  • Significant experience of managing a large workforce.

    • Desirable

  • Public sector experience.
  • Previous experience of managing specialist services.
  • Previous experience of managing surgical services.

    • Knowledge

    Essential

  • Commissioning and service planning processes.
  • Clinical Governance.
  • The NHS and Modernisation agenda.
  • The importance of successful partnership working.
  • Principles of lifelong learning.
  • Professional education and training.
  • Workforce planning, recruitment and retention.
  • Patient and public involvement.

    • Skills

    Essential

  • Leadership and ability to motivate and empower others.
  • Excellent communications skills including: Interpersonal skills, Liaison and negotiation skills and Writing and presentation skills.
  • Influencing clinicians and managers for service improvement.
  • Budget and resource management.
  • Risk Management.
  • Developing and implementing policies, guidelines and projects from initiation to completion. 7) Computer literacy 8) Ability to prioritise work, meet tight deadlines and work independently 9) Positive and effective team worker
  • Computer literacy.
  • Ability to prioritise work, meet tight deadlines and work independently.
  • Positive and effective team worker.

    • Additional Requirements

    Essential

  • The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
  • Willingness to work anywhere within the Trust and to travel, on occasions, within the region and nationally.