Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, forward-thinking person to join the Medicine Division as Assistant General Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside dedicated clinicians to provide high quality care for patients through seamless multidisciplinary working in leading departments within Medicine; this role covers the Portfolio of Cardiology and Dermatology.
We think Sherwood Forest Hospitals is a great place to work and receive care, and in the next couple of years we will continue to focus on these three areas;
Working with partners to promote health and wellbeing and supporting people in their homes for as long as possible.
Providing safe, personalised care through our three hospital sites.
Working with partners to discharge patients in a safe, timely way.
Main duties of the job
Team Medicine at Sherwood Forest Hospitals is a large and diverse Division with over 1,100 colleagues and a budget of circa £100+ Million. The Division strives to provide outstanding care across our three sites; Kingsmill, Newark and Mansfield Community Hospitals. Our services are comprised of the following; Cardiology, Dermatology, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Endoscopy, Gastroenterology, Geriatric Medicine, Haematology, Neurology, Oncology, Renal, Respiratory, Rheumatology, Stroke and Virtual Ward.
You will work as part of triumvirate leadership teams with Heads of Service and Matron to provide expert leadership, support and direction to the relevant clinical services, as well as being a key contributor to the strategic direction of the Medicine Division.
We would like a leader who is values based, forward thinking, has vision and will inspire their teams with their natural ability to influence. You will have a track record in operational management and service improvement, with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate will understand the critical role of a leader in healthcare is to provide support, creating a culture and environment to allow clinical colleagues to flourish and provide the best care they possibly can.
About us
As a Division, we provide a range of Inpatient, Outpatient care and key Diagnostics (Cardio- Respiratory and Endoscopy). In this period of elective recovery, whilst there remain considerable challenges across patient pathways, there are also significant opportunities for operational leaders to shape effective patient care across the Mid Notts place and indeed across the Nottinghamshire system. Several services such as Oncology, Renal and Neurology are delivered in partnership with Nottingham University Hospitals Trust (NUH) and therefore the ability to shape strategic relationships is fundamental. In addition, the Trust's Virtual Ward agenda sits within the governance of the Medicine Division, aiming to increase admission avoidance, thereby improving accessibility of services and patient experience.
Currently there are approx. 330 medical beds open across the three sites, fluctuating subject to seasonal pressures, which offer acute and rehab provision for SFH patients. It is imperative that as a Division we work closely with colleagues across the Trust to ensure optimum wrap around services are in place for the patients within our care. In this post you will provide a valuable operational lens, working with subject matter experts across our Medical, nursing, AHP and operational colleagues to ensure that we continue to provide innovative care in the right place and at the right time to improve the quality of patient outcomes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Person Specification
Contractual requirements
Essential
- Must be adaptable and work flexibly to the requirements of the post.
- Participation in the Middle Mangers' On-call rota
- Be able to transfer between the Trusts' Hospital sites, and to other Trusts/venues when required
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of operational management at a senior level
- Proven track record in leadership and change management.
- Budget and HR management.
- Service development and improvement.
Desirable
- Conference/formal presentations
- Cross-organisational working
- General management experience
Further Training
Essential
- Management training and evidence of sustained personal and professional development
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree or equivalent
- Master's level qualification or equivalent experience; or willing to work towards a masters.
Desirable
- ECDL
- Post Graduate Management Qualifications
Skills & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to command trust wide credibility.
- Demonstrate awareness of own personal strengths and limitations with high personal standards and emotional resilience.
- Demonstrate leadership skills in order to drive and motivate continuous improvement, showing political astuteness and a commitment to action in the face of challenge.
- Skills in strategic thinking, problem analysis and negotiation.
- Good communication skills both verbal and written.
- Commercially and financially literate with an understanding of marketing and how to position the Division's services against increased competition.
- Ability to lead change through people, to inspire vision and develop a common purpose.
- Able to manage conflict positively whilst empowering others and supporting team working.
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the NHS environment with knowledge of the current issues for Foundation Trusts.
- A broad range of knowledge and skills relevant to the role.
- Demonstrate an understanding of key performance indicators/ productivity metrics affecting a FT's overall performance.
- Knowledge of service improvement tools and techniques.
- A broad understanding of the network of healthcare provision.
- An understanding of the strategic issues facing the Division's services.
- An understanding of the professional and educational issues within the Division's services.
Person Specification
Contractual requirements
Essential
- Must be adaptable and work flexibly to the requirements of the post.
- Participation in the Middle Mangers' On-call rota
- Be able to transfer between the Trusts' Hospital sites, and to other Trusts/venues when required
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of operational management at a senior level
- Proven track record in leadership and change management.
- Budget and HR management.
- Service development and improvement.
Desirable
- Conference/formal presentations
- Cross-organisational working
- General management experience
Further Training
Essential
- Management training and evidence of sustained personal and professional development
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree or equivalent
- Master's level qualification or equivalent experience; or willing to work towards a masters.
Desirable
- ECDL
- Post Graduate Management Qualifications
Skills & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to command trust wide credibility.
- Demonstrate awareness of own personal strengths and limitations with high personal standards and emotional resilience.
- Demonstrate leadership skills in order to drive and motivate continuous improvement, showing political astuteness and a commitment to action in the face of challenge.
- Skills in strategic thinking, problem analysis and negotiation.
- Good communication skills both verbal and written.
- Commercially and financially literate with an understanding of marketing and how to position the Division's services against increased competition.
- Ability to lead change through people, to inspire vision and develop a common purpose.
- Able to manage conflict positively whilst empowering others and supporting team working.
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the NHS environment with knowledge of the current issues for Foundation Trusts.
- A broad range of knowledge and skills relevant to the role.
- Demonstrate an understanding of key performance indicators/ productivity metrics affecting a FT's overall performance.
- Knowledge of service improvement tools and techniques.
- A broad understanding of the network of healthcare provision.
- An understanding of the strategic issues facing the Division's services.
- An understanding of the professional and educational issues within the Division's services.
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).
