Job summary
We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
We take pride in nurturing a supportive environment in which to work while ensuring we deliver a high quality service.
Working closely with the Director of Specialist Services, the Head of Business Development will contribute to ensuring that the corporate objectives of the Trust are achieved with specific focus on the provision of business management and QA services within the Estates and Facilities Directorate.
You will have the ability to multi-task at strategic level whilst motivating teams to remain focused and flexible with their approach to their workload within a demanding environment.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the development of a business unit that centralizes the core functions of business management across the directorate - to create, support and promote a modernization programme that enables improvements and efficiencies in management of information, systems, assurance and financial savings.
Will identify "Model Hospital" improvement opportunities in order to achieve good to excellent ratings in "Use of resources" assessments.
Professionally accountable for the leadership and strategic management of the Quality Assurance function, quantifying and reporting on the standards of service delivery outputs, for Estates and Facilities Management (EFM).
Collating, interpreting and reporting data relating to the performance of the respective departments within EFM
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Communication
Essential
- Effective communicator particularly at senior manager levels
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience & track record of managing resources both fiscal and human resources
- Managing strategic and operational change. Including the impact on assets, resources, services & staff and developing new ways of working.
- Experience in the development and implementation of Trust wide policies/strategies.
Desirable
- Awareness of the wider DH/NHS environment, ability to interpret policy and consider impact on services.
- Quality Assurance Management experience at a Senior Level
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree or equivalent specialist knowledge and experience plus additional specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate courses and experience to master's degree level
- A management qualification or equivalent and experience
Desirable
- QMS Lead Auditor based on ISO 9001:2008
Personal & People Development
Essential
- Ability to think and manage strategically and operationally
- Self motivated with a high level of focus, drive and energy
Person Specification
Communication
Essential
- Effective communicator particularly at senior manager levels
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience & track record of managing resources both fiscal and human resources
- Managing strategic and operational change. Including the impact on assets, resources, services & staff and developing new ways of working.
- Experience in the development and implementation of Trust wide policies/strategies.
Desirable
- Awareness of the wider DH/NHS environment, ability to interpret policy and consider impact on services.
- Quality Assurance Management experience at a Senior Level
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree or equivalent specialist knowledge and experience plus additional specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate courses and experience to master's degree level
- A management qualification or equivalent and experience
Desirable
- QMS Lead Auditor based on ISO 9001:2008
Personal & People Development
Essential
- Ability to think and manage strategically and operationally
- Self motivated with a high level of focus, drive and energy
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).
