Deputy General Manager- Medical Care Group - Dorset, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

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    Job summary

    An opportunity has arisen within the Medical Care Group for a Deputy General Manager in Specialist Medicine to lead a plurality of specialties at University Hospitals Dorset (UHD).

    The Directorate of Specialist Medicine is a large and dynamic team. This post would have responsibility for:

  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Diabetes & Endocrine
  • Dermatology
  • The post holder will be required to work across all sites within UHD. Discussion regarding the post and secondment opportunities are welcomed.

    This role requires First degree or has appropriate level of senior management experience. Masters' degree or equivalent relevant experience to the role or demonstrable equivalent working experience.

    Base Location: Poole/Bournemouth

    Interview Date: TBC

    Main duties of the job

    Expectations of the role:

    The purpose of this role is to lead the Directorates in ensuring the provision of high-quality patient services that are clinically safe, delivered cost effectively and meet the Trust's Values, priorities and performance targets.

    About us

    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 at interview.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    The services within directorate portfolios are delivered predominantly at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital, with a smaller proportion delivered at Christchurch Hospital and in other community/hospital sites across Dorset via Service Level Agreements.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • First degree or has appropriate level of senior management experience
  • Management Qualification
  • Desirable

  • Healthcare Qualification
  • Experience

    Essential

  • Acute NHS hospital operational experience.
  • Extensive line management and problem solving experience.
  • Budgetary experience and delivery of Cost Improvement Schemes.
  • Knowledge

    Essential

  • Awareness and understanding of the wider NHS Agenda
  • Desirable

  • Issues related to relevant Care Group
  • Other requirements specific to the role

    Essential

  • Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service
  • Able to both lead and be part of a team.
  • Able to work under pressure.
  • Desirable

  • Ability to deal with complaints and patients in writing and in person