West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 8d, Divisional General Manager, Surgery, Anaesthetics & Cancer

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Job summary

At West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, we're an organisation that is working hard to achieve our vision of providing the very best care for every patient, every day. The great news is we're really starting to see the results of our efforts. We've seen real improvements in our clinical outcomes, staff related metrics and finances.

We have a large-scale redevelopment programme which will transform our sites and give our patients and colleagues within #teamwestherts the working environment they deserve. In addition, we are working with the ICS to create an elective hub which will radically increase the elective capacity and support the reduction in waiting lists.

We are now looking to cement this improvement by appointing a new Divisional Manager for our Surgery, Anaesthetics and Cancer Division.

The role will require provision of high-quality patient services that are clinically sound, delivered cost effectively and meet the Trust's priorities and performance targets. Currently there is an even greater need for the post holder to have developed strong skills in activity, capacity and demand planning to support delivery of national and local operational planning objectives and priorities and to support the division's elective recovery programme following the stand down of activity during the COVID peak. As Divisional manager you will play a major role in helping to lead, engage and motivate the Division's workforce.

Main duties of the job

As a Divisional Manager you will be responsible for the effective strategic, financial, and operational management of our services.

You will provide a key leadership role both within the Division and the services we support across the organisation.

You will possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to empower and lead others, ensuring that our teams continuously strive to develop and improve services for our patients.

This post will be supported by a strong divisional management and clinical leadership team.

We are committed to providing high quality, innovative services and the new post

About us

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.

We are a flexible working employer

At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Details

Date posted

21 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£85,582 to £98,387 a year incl. HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

360-B-5301

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


Job description

Job responsibilities

To work closely with the Divisional Director in supporting the Division in the provision of high-quality patient services that are clinically sound, cost effective and meet the Trusts priorities and performance targets.

The role of the Divisional Manager is to provide strong local leadership to the Division and to balance strategic plans with operational needs and robust delivery.

The DM will provide strategic and operational leadership at divisional level, ensure that there are appropriate systems and processes within the Division to enable staff to deliver good quality clinical care and drive forward the service improvement agenda to achieve efficiency gains and improve the operational effectiveness of the Division.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work closely with the Divisional Director in supporting the Division in the provision of high-quality patient services that are clinically sound, cost effective and meet the Trusts priorities and performance targets.

The role of the Divisional Manager is to provide strong local leadership to the Division and to balance strategic plans with operational needs and robust delivery.

The DM will provide strategic and operational leadership at divisional level, ensure that there are appropriate systems and processes within the Division to enable staff to deliver good quality clinical care and drive forward the service improvement agenda to achieve efficiency gains and improve the operational effectiveness of the Division.

Person Specification

Your application will be scored against the person specification

Essential

  • 0 - does not meet the person specification 1 - reserved meets some person specification requirements 2 - Meets all person specification requirements
Person Specification

Your application will be scored against the person specification

Essential

  • 0 - does not meet the person specification 1 - reserved meets some person specification requirements 2 - Meets all person specification requirements

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Recruitment Manager

Juliet Georgiou

julietgeorgiou@nhs.net

07423032842

Details

Date posted

21 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£85,582 to £98,387 a year incl. HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

360-B-5301

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


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