Band 7 Operational Manager

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for two enthusiastic Operational Managers to join the management team in Division 7 - Out of Hospital Services, at UHB. These posts hold an exciting opportunity for individuals to work within the organisation, but also strengthen collaborative working across Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System. This will involve partnership working with acute and community services, local authorities, commissioning, and primary care providers, to support continued performance of services and development of strategy in line with "Building Healthier Lives".

Out of Hospital Services at UHB brings together Solihull Community Services, Urgent Crisis Response, Complex Discharge Hubs across all our acute hospital sites, Early Intervention and Intermediate Care, Solihull Special Care Dentistry, virtual ward development, General Practice and Older People's Assessment and Liaison (OPAL) Strategy, under one management structure.

We are looking for proactive individuals to support our General Managers, Clinical Leads and Senior Management Team in the following services;

*Operational Manager for Community Nursing

*Operational Manager for Complex Discharge Hubs and Early Intervention

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will be responsible for the strategic management of targets and performance and day to day operational management which includes staff management such as sickness, absences, wellbeing, rostering, governance and financial management.

In addition the main duties of the role will include;

*Strategic development of services

*Process and change management, ensuring engagement of the multi-disciplinary team

*Programme manage service developments as requested by the General Manager

*To ensure the review and revision of policies/procedures and working practices across the allocated specialities/departments to ensure standards of practice are maintained.

*To ensure that the operational performance of their assigned areas is effectively managed to meet agreed Trust and National Targets

*To ensure complaints and incidents are investigated in line with Trust policies to identify, agree and implement corrective action plans

*Lead on the annual capacity and business planning process within delegated specialties

*To monitor and analyse data as required.

*To represent the Division at internal and external meetings

*Ensure that agreed income, expenditure, cost improvement, productivity and efficiency plans are developed, authorised and delivered and where necessary undertake timely corrective action to rectify under-performance

*To assist in the identification and delivery of cost improvement schemes

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

Date posted

28 September 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£41,659 to £47,672 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-47309YS

Job locations

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note*: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note*: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

*Post Graduate management experience or equivalent knowledge obtained through a combination of continuous professional development & training courses.
*Considerable experience of knowledge and experience of budgetary management including sound working knowledge of revenue expenditure, budgets, capital including forecasting trends.
*A good understanding of clinical governance, risk management and health and safety principles.
*Clear understanding of the NHS agenda.
*Operational/organisational skills and ability to prioritise work under pressure.
*Ability to understand complex issues, problem solve and propose solutions.
*Evidence of success in the management of a multidisciplinary environment.
*Evidence of significant achievement and personal contribution to organisation success.
*A commitment to improving patient services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

*Post Graduate management experience or equivalent knowledge obtained through a combination of continuous professional development & training courses.
*Considerable experience of knowledge and experience of budgetary management including sound working knowledge of revenue expenditure, budgets, capital including forecasting trends.
*A good understanding of clinical governance, risk management and health and safety principles.
*Clear understanding of the NHS agenda.
*Operational/organisational skills and ability to prioritise work under pressure.
*Ability to understand complex issues, problem solve and propose solutions.
*Evidence of success in the management of a multidisciplinary environment.
*Evidence of significant achievement and personal contribution to organisation success.
*A commitment to improving patient services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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