Job summary
This is an opportunity to join a busy and established management team in the division of Medicine.
As the Assistant Divisional Manager for Rheumatology, Endocrine & Diabetes you will work alongside the Divisional Manager to develop the Division's strategic and operational agenda and contribute towards the overall achievement of the Trust's strategy, targets and operational objectives.
This is an exciting and demanding role that will require a wide range of skills to deliver an efficient and effective service to ensure the best possible care for patients. You will occasionally be faced with significant challenges, and effective delivery will rely on your ability to demonstrate leadership and innovative practice when supporting clinical and administrative staff across each aspect of the service.
The post holder will have direct line management responsibility for the Assistant Service Manager and be responsible for the delivery and performance management of the services. Additional specific responsibilities and requirements can be found on the attached Job Description.
*Interviews to take place 7th May 2024*
Main duties of the job
- Assist the Divisional Manager in developing the Division's strategic and operational agenda.
- Contribute towards the overall achievement of the Trust's strategy, targets and operational objectives.
- Oversee the day-to-day business management of the Rheumatology, Endocrine and Diabetes services across the Trust.
- Work with Clinical Leads and Divisional team to align with Trust, ICB and Divisional strategies.
- Participate in managing the planned and emergency aspects of the services that also involve the Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Diabetes services.
- Work alongside a wide range of clinical and admin teams to support the Directorates within the Division
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Operational management - ensuring efficient/effective delivery of services, implementation of Trust risk management strategy/quality assurance policies.
- Service development and delivery - delivering KPIs/other defined targets, undertaking strategic/service policy developments, producing business cases, delivery of National Targets, monitoring performance.
- Data quality compliance, implementing information management systems.
- Finance, activity and performance management - meeting targets/service level agreements, providing analysis and feedback.
- Modernising services - working with others to continuously improve the services.
- Staff management/training - line management, appraising, devising development plans, managing clinical rotas, ensuring compliance.
- Health & Safety and Infection Prevention and Control - ensuring policies are fully implemented within service areas.
- Communication - ensuring good public relations, dealing effectively with complaints and taking rapid action to rectify difficulties, maintaining/improving communication systems.
- Deputise for the Divisional Manager and other members of the team as necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Operational management - ensuring efficient/effective delivery of services, implementation of Trust risk management strategy/quality assurance policies.
- Service development and delivery - delivering KPIs/other defined targets, undertaking strategic/service policy developments, producing business cases, delivery of National Targets, monitoring performance.
- Data quality compliance, implementing information management systems.
- Finance, activity and performance management - meeting targets/service level agreements, providing analysis and feedback.
- Modernising services - working with others to continuously improve the services.
- Staff management/training - line management, appraising, devising development plans, managing clinical rotas, ensuring compliance.
- Health & Safety and Infection Prevention and Control - ensuring policies are fully implemented within service areas.
- Communication - ensuring good public relations, dealing effectively with complaints and taking rapid action to rectify difficulties, maintaining/improving communication systems.
- Deputise for the Divisional Manager and other members of the team as necessary.
Person Specification
Applications will be shortlisted against the person specification
Essential
- Score 0 = does not meet the person specification, 1 = reserved meets some person specification requirements, 2 = Meets all person specification requirements.
Person Specification
Applications will be shortlisted against the person specification
Essential
- Score 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.
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
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).
