Job summary
An Exciting opportunity has arisen for a General Manager within our urgent care division. You will work with our clinical teams within a range of services including Radiology, Pathology, Therapies, Orthotics and Dietetics. Leading and supporting these teams to transform and deliver services within our hospital setting and working with system colleagues to deliver system change across Somerset
Main duties of the job
This role is a senior management role with a high profile and we are looking for an experienced Allied Health Professional with significant level of leadership knowledge and operational experience including budget management, workforce planning, business planning and performance management.
You will need to demonstrate highly developed leadership behaviours and be a role model for our values, inclusion, staff engagement and supporting our teams.
About us
Yeovil Hospital is an ambitious and friendly Trust that is extremely proud to provide acute care for a population of more than 225,000 people in South Somerset, North and West Dorset and parts of Mendip. The hospital has 345 beds, a busy Emergency Department, a variety of outpatient and diagnostics services, and a private patients wing which offers a personal service in state-of-the-art clinical facilities, with all profits being invested back into NHS healthcare.
Yeovil Hospitals iCARE model, which has established the principles of exemplary patient care, patient and employee experience, has attracted national interest and is embedded in everything we do, following our vision to care for our patients as if they are one of our family. The Trusts shared vision has led to our staff rating Yeovil Hospital the best in England for employee health and wellbeing for the third year running in the annual NHS staff survey 2020.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Benefits of working for us:
- Working for a Trust voted 1st for Health and Well-being across the UK (NHS staff survey)
- Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
- Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area. (Band 7 or above posts only)
- Discounts for local and national retailers
- Dedicated well-being services for all employees
- Flexible working where possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Benefits of working for us:
- Working for a Trust voted 1st for Health and Well-being across the UK (NHS staff survey)
- Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
- Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area. (Band 7 or above posts only)
- Discounts for local and national retailers
- Dedicated well-being services for all employees
- Flexible working where possible
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's Degree or equivalent
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Post-graduate management qualification or evidence of formal training qualification and/or equivalent level of knowledge gained through extensive experience
- Registered Allied Health Professional
Experience
Essential
- Senior managerial experience in a large and complex organisation preferably within the NHS
- Experience of service redesign and development
- Significant experience of effective management of budget and effective leadership of staff
- Proven success in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of complex business plans
- A proven track record of success in managing significant operational change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS Constitution, Trust Vision, Values, Strategic Objectives and Key Work programmes
- A strong understanding of multi-disciplinary issues and commitment to multi-disciplinary work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's Degree or equivalent
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Post-graduate management qualification or evidence of formal training qualification and/or equivalent level of knowledge gained through extensive experience
- Registered Allied Health Professional
Experience
Essential
- Senior managerial experience in a large and complex organisation preferably within the NHS
- Experience of service redesign and development
- Significant experience of effective management of budget and effective leadership of staff
- Proven success in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of complex business plans
- A proven track record of success in managing significant operational change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS Constitution, Trust Vision, Values, Strategic Objectives and Key Work programmes
- A strong understanding of multi-disciplinary issues and commitment to multi-disciplinary work
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).
