Job summary
We are currently looking for a highly organised and motivated individual to join the Acute and Emergency Medicine Directorate as an Assistant Directorate Manager.
Main duties of the job
This Assistant Directorate Manager will be a key part of delivering the operational and strategic objectives across the Division of Medicine. The post holder will be a key driver in ensuring performance targets are met, supporting projects and leading on new initiatives including ongoing work as part of the Health Board annual plan and the Clinical Services plan.
The post holder will have responsibilities for specialties including A&E, MIU, AMU, SDEC but will be expected to offer cross-cover across the Medicine Division. This includes Service & staff management.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Operational Management & Planning
Responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of day to day designated services within the Directorate.
To lead on policy development and implementation for designated area of responsibility.
Responsible for the effective management of establishment control within area of work.
To undertake in depth analysis of current and historical activity and waiting list data to capacity plan in relation to targets. Identify and analyse trends to influence future service developments/strategy including complex financial analysis to inform decision making on future capacity planning needs for the designated area of responsibility within the Directorate.
To understand the future workforce needs of the department and lead on workforce planning, developing training programmes to support developments to ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet service requirements.
To be responsible for ensuring effective utilisation of both facilities and staffing resource.
Ensure that services are fully optimised and where appropriate lead the development of designated business cases to secure additional resources and subsequently project manage implementation and achievement of successful bids often will require constant process adjustment to ensure project delivery.
To provide effective leadership skills ensuring that the values if the Health Board are embedded within the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Operational Management & Planning
Responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of day to day designated services within the Directorate.
To lead on policy development and implementation for designated area of responsibility.
Responsible for the effective management of establishment control within area of work.
To undertake in depth analysis of current and historical activity and waiting list data to capacity plan in relation to targets. Identify and analyse trends to influence future service developments/strategy including complex financial analysis to inform decision making on future capacity planning needs for the designated area of responsibility within the Directorate.
To understand the future workforce needs of the department and lead on workforce planning, developing training programmes to support developments to ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet service requirements.
To be responsible for ensuring effective utilisation of both facilities and staffing resource.
Ensure that services are fully optimised and where appropriate lead the development of designated business cases to secure additional resources and subsequently project manage implementation and achievement of successful bids often will require constant process adjustment to ensure project delivery.
To provide effective leadership skills ensuring that the values if the Health Board are embedded within the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent experience at senior management level within the NHS
- Service Improvement qualification (Silver) or working towards.
Desirable
- Formal Service Improvement qualification e.g FISH, six sigma
Experience
Essential
- Line management experience.
- Proven track record of effective operational delivery.
- Evidence of implementation service changes and developments to ensure that legal, professional and service requirements are met.
- Ability to work autonomously and equally effectively as part of a team.
- Evidence of managing change and service planning capabilities.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Full range of IT skills.
- Excellent communication organisational skills.
- Ability to manage, motivate and develop team working.
- Ability to concentrate frequently when under pressure and subject to interruptions.
Values
Essential
- Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
- Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others' behaviours impact on people's experiences and the organisation's reputation.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent experience at senior management level within the NHS
- Service Improvement qualification (Silver) or working towards.
Desirable
- Formal Service Improvement qualification e.g FISH, six sigma
Experience
Essential
- Line management experience.
- Proven track record of effective operational delivery.
- Evidence of implementation service changes and developments to ensure that legal, professional and service requirements are met.
- Ability to work autonomously and equally effectively as part of a team.
- Evidence of managing change and service planning capabilities.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Full range of IT skills.
- Excellent communication organisational skills.
- Ability to manage, motivate and develop team working.
- Ability to concentrate frequently when under pressure and subject to interruptions.
Values
Essential
- Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
- Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others' behaviours impact on people's experiences and the organisation's reputation.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
