Business Support Manager

Job summary

To be responsible for the operational management of non - clinical activity within the Central locality. Lead and management responsibility for Admin structures both within hospital and community based teams. To act as Locality lead and Tenants representative for all central Cornwall Foundation Trust occupied sites. Lead for all Health and Safety issues arising from property management. Identify and implement changes which lead to service improvement and development. Deputise for Operations Manager on non clinical issues.

Proposed interview date: 9th July 2024

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the operational management of the non-clinical activity within the locality.
• Lead and management responsibility for admin structures, both hospital and community-based team This will include managing the business support function to ensure all administrative and financial functions are streamlined, effective and resilient.
• To act as Locality Lead and Tenant's representative for all CFT occupied sites within the locality and
• Lead for all Health and Safety issues arising from property management.
• Identify and implement changes which lead to service improvement and development.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.