Job summary
The post holder will support the Deputy Directorate Manager and the Directorate Manager in the operational management of all services within the Surgical Directorate. This includes supporting the delivery ofall performance targets, including waiting time targets, contracted activity, finance, service standards/quality and service productivity & efficiency.
The post holder will deputise for the Deputy Directorate Manager
In addition the post holder willsupport the development and improvement of the entire Patient Pathway, including exploring ways to improve the productivity & efficiency of theatres, waiting list management and improved coding of activity.
The postholder will lead on a number of workstreams as directed by the Directorate Manager.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen to appoint an Operational Manager within the Surgical Division.
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced person to join our Operational Management Team.
The post holder should be prepared to work in a challenging and changing environment. Experience in operational performance and line management responsibilities are essential. A proactive, professional, positive outlook and the flexibility to embrace change are an essential element of this role. You will be ensuring the achievement of local and national performance targets within the Portfolio.
You will have:
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage your time effectively.
- The ability to develop excellent working relationships at all levels and with strong communication and leadership skills.
- The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and produce results to tight deadlines.
This is a demanding role which provides a great opportunity for you to develop and broaden your experience in management, working with our busy, dedicated clinical and administrative team.
This is an exciting time to be a part of our team and provides the successful applicant with opportunities for career-development and satisfaction. If you have a flexible approach to work and enjoy a wide variety of tasks that challenge your skill set, we encourage you to apply
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Strong analytical skill
Essential
- Strong analytical skill and ability to consider the wider picture including future scenario planning.
Knowledge of specific area
Essential
- Knowledge of specific area acquired through a degree or equivalent experience or training
Managing staff
Essential
- Significant recent experience of managing staff within a healthcare setting
- Able to performance manage staff
- Able to persuade, negotiate and influence staff
NHS related activity
Essential
- Experience of managing NHS or other healthcare related activity
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Able to converse with all levels of staff from within the organisation
- Able to be flexible and readjust plans, able to prioritise work within set deadlines
- Able to present relevant written and verbal information in a concise format
- Significant experience in operational management.
Person Specification
Strong analytical skill
Essential
- Strong analytical skill and ability to consider the wider picture including future scenario planning.
Knowledge of specific area
Essential
- Knowledge of specific area acquired through a degree or equivalent experience or training
Managing staff
Essential
- Significant recent experience of managing staff within a healthcare setting
- Able to performance manage staff
- Able to persuade, negotiate and influence staff
NHS related activity
Essential
- Experience of managing NHS or other healthcare related activity
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Able to converse with all levels of staff from within the organisation
- Able to be flexible and readjust plans, able to prioritise work within set deadlines
- Able to present relevant written and verbal information in a concise format
- Significant experience in operational management.
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).
