Job summary
This is a great opportunity for a high performing operational manager to develop their leadership skills and drive some exciting service developments within a complex, fast-paced environment incorporating service transformation and service reconfiguration.
The deputy general manager for clinical haematology will provide effective operational management support for the clinical haematology service assisting the lead clinicians and senior managers as required and ensuring that the service is responsive, innovative and provided to the highest possible clinical and performance standards. Reporting to the general manager, the deputy general manager will be responsible for:
- Monitoring service delivery against strategic and business plans throughout the year to ensure successful delivery.
- Working with the general manager to produce accurate, high quality business cases for service developments.
- Financial management.
- Working with the service manager, lead nurse, clinical leads and wider teams to achieve sustained improvements.
- Deputising for, and acting up on behalf of, the general manager.
- Ensuring that the directorate services provided are of a consistently high quality and deliver an excellent patient experience.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will report to the general manager and will provide appropriate support to the general manager and the clinical director in the delivery of all operational functions in the directorate. The individual will have responsibility for defined services and allocated resources. A specific requirement of this post is to lead the business management team.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- Relevant first degree, equivalent professional qualification or suitable experience
- Relevant post graduate courses or equivalent
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to analyse highly complex problems and situations and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them
- Good working understanding of the changing NHS environment
- A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled to a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority, responsibility and accountability
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
- Excellent IT and financial skills including the ability to create and handle large document using word processing skills, producing spreadsheets and analysis for presentation at meetings
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrable success in project management
- Experience of service redesign and development
- Experience dealing with complex and/or sensitive information and unpredictable situations
- Experience of business planning within the context of the NHS
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- Relevant first degree, equivalent professional qualification or suitable experience
- Relevant post graduate courses or equivalent
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to analyse highly complex problems and situations and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them
- Good working understanding of the changing NHS environment
- A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled to a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority, responsibility and accountability
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
- Excellent IT and financial skills including the ability to create and handle large document using word processing skills, producing spreadsheets and analysis for presentation at meetings
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrable success in project management
- Experience of service redesign and development
- Experience dealing with complex and/or sensitive information and unpredictable situations
- Experience of business planning within the context of the NHS
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).
