Job summary
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) provide acute and community
healthcare services to a core population of over 430,000 people living in and
around the borough of South Tyneside and the City of Sunderland, as well as
thousands of people from Durham who regularly use our services. We also provide a number of community and
other services to the Gateshead population.
Our Trust also provides a range
of specialist services accessed by patients across the whole of the North East
and beyond serving a population of almost 1 million people.
We are very proud to employ over
8,000 highly committed staff who excel every day in delivering outstanding,
compassionate care to people within our hospitals, in their own homes and from
our multiple community venues and outreach services.
To support achievement of our
objectives, we are currently looking for a highly performing Divisional
Director to provide strategic leadership to a division within the Trust.
This is an opportunity to work at
the most senior level of operational delivery and strategy, directing your
division and working alongside colleagues in similar roles to ensure excellent
and sustainable care for our patients.
Main duties of the job
A leader with a passion for
improving patient care, you will work with your Divisional Leadership Team,
Trust Senior Management Team and other Divisional teams to ensure optimal
quality, performance and service delivery. You will have the opportunity to shape
the development of services in your Division and the wider health and social
care system.
You will be future focused,
leading the development of the division's strategic and annual plans, to lead
the delivery of excellent patient care. You will have accountability for
leading quality improvement for the Division, encouraging staff contribution to
innovation and tracking delivery of efficiency benefits.
And it's not just about what you
do; it's how you do it:
You will be a senior operational
manager with significant experience in the NHS and across a range of
specialties. You will have highly
developed leadership skills, be able to build successful teams and have an
ability to work in true collaboration both within STSFT and outside to deliver
the best care for our patients. You will be business focused, sensitive to
clinical and political demands with the ability to cut through barriers to
change. With skills in the analysis of data, you will be confident of
articulating business cases and presenting arguments for change.
You will be an exemplar for the
Trust's Values and Behaviours.
Informal conversation about this
role is encouraged.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Be responsible
and accountable for the efficient and effective management of the total
resources of the Division.
- To
provide strategic leadership to the Division whilst maintaining a close focus
on the operational detail providing effective communication and engagement.
- To
support the Director of Operations for the delivery of the Trust wide
transformation agenda and to work with commissioners about service developments
and clinical care pathways.
- Be
responsible for quality and financial performance of the Division and for
driving through clinical efficiencies and continuous improvement. Agreeing and working within an annual budget
for income and expenditure, including efficiency / CIP requirements.
- To ensure
that each Directorate in the Division delivers against specific performance
targets and to discharge the accountability to Clinical Directors and
Directorate Managers.
- To work
in close partnership with the Clinical Director to ensure professional
performance and clinical activity is effectively managed and services are
developed appropriately.
- To
contribute to the strategic direction and policy setting process of the Trust.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Be responsible
and accountable for the efficient and effective management of the total
resources of the Division.
- To
provide strategic leadership to the Division whilst maintaining a close focus
on the operational detail providing effective communication and engagement.
- To
support the Director of Operations for the delivery of the Trust wide
transformation agenda and to work with commissioners about service developments
and clinical care pathways.
- Be
responsible for quality and financial performance of the Division and for
driving through clinical efficiencies and continuous improvement. Agreeing and working within an annual budget
for income and expenditure, including efficiency / CIP requirements.
- To ensure
that each Directorate in the Division delivers against specific performance
targets and to discharge the accountability to Clinical Directors and
Directorate Managers.
- To work
in close partnership with the Clinical Director to ensure professional
performance and clinical activity is effectively managed and services are
developed appropriately.
- To
contribute to the strategic direction and policy setting process of the Trust.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Attributes
Essential
- Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines
- Self belief
- Self awareness
- Personal integrity
- Personal drive and initiative
- Emotionally resilient
- Able to exercise sound judgement in the face of conflicting pressures
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of the NHS with up to date knowledge of operational and clinical services
- Demonstrable knowledge of national and local NHS and changing national infrastructure
- Evidence of advanced leadership skills and qualities
- Ability to analyse, interpret and manipulate complex data, to facilitate operational delivery decisions to support key performance targets
- Proven track record of achieving challenging healthcare targets
- Ability to analyse complex problems and develop practical and workable solutions to address them
- Demonstrate a common sense approach when advising and influencing internal and external stakeholders
- Articulate with highly developed communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels, including interpersonal skills and negotiation skills
- Computer literacy
- High level of work organisation with the ability to meet deadlines within resources available
- Ability to manage conflict
- Able to work collaboratively with partner organisations
- Business focused, sensitive to clinical and political demand
- Innovative thinker with the ability to cut through barriers to change
- Ability to think strategically
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working at a senior management level with senior operational / delivery experience in an acute hospital setting
- Extensive knowledge of the NHS with up to date knowledge of operational and clinical services
- Evidence and experience of presenting complex information to internal and external stakeholders
- Experience of successful leadership, management and engagement of clinical team to introduce change
- Strategic report writing skills and experience
- Experience of policy critique and writing to ensure fit for purpose
- Experience of successful budget management and evidence of achieving financial targets
- Experience of leading and delivering significant programmes of change with an NHS setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification
- Evidence of post qualification study/professional development to at least Masters level qualification
- Senior leadership training/qualification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Travel between sites and off site meetings as required
- Ability to work flexible hours and fulfil commitment of operational command role as well as support for major incidents
- Able to participate in an on call rota
Person Specification
Attributes
Essential
- Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines
- Self belief
- Self awareness
- Personal integrity
- Personal drive and initiative
- Emotionally resilient
- Able to exercise sound judgement in the face of conflicting pressures
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of the NHS with up to date knowledge of operational and clinical services
- Demonstrable knowledge of national and local NHS and changing national infrastructure
- Evidence of advanced leadership skills and qualities
- Ability to analyse, interpret and manipulate complex data, to facilitate operational delivery decisions to support key performance targets
- Proven track record of achieving challenging healthcare targets
- Ability to analyse complex problems and develop practical and workable solutions to address them
- Demonstrate a common sense approach when advising and influencing internal and external stakeholders
- Articulate with highly developed communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels, including interpersonal skills and negotiation skills
- Computer literacy
- High level of work organisation with the ability to meet deadlines within resources available
- Ability to manage conflict
- Able to work collaboratively with partner organisations
- Business focused, sensitive to clinical and political demand
- Innovative thinker with the ability to cut through barriers to change
- Ability to think strategically
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working at a senior management level with senior operational / delivery experience in an acute hospital setting
- Extensive knowledge of the NHS with up to date knowledge of operational and clinical services
- Evidence and experience of presenting complex information to internal and external stakeholders
- Experience of successful leadership, management and engagement of clinical team to introduce change
- Strategic report writing skills and experience
- Experience of policy critique and writing to ensure fit for purpose
- Experience of successful budget management and evidence of achieving financial targets
- Experience of leading and delivering significant programmes of change with an NHS setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification
- Evidence of post qualification study/professional development to at least Masters level qualification
- Senior leadership training/qualification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Travel between sites and off site meetings as required
- Ability to work flexible hours and fulfil commitment of operational command role as well as support for major incidents
- Able to participate in an on call rota
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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