An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Operations Manager working in Division D. Division D is a varied division with medical and surgical specialties. This role will be focused on Cardiology (including cardiac diagnostics, cardiac rehabilitation and cath lab), and Genetics

Main duties of the job

The focus of this post will be on delivering the key objectives and targets for these services. This will involve close working with all stakeholders, internally and externally, to oversee the management of the services. The post holder will be expected to work within financial constraints and contribute to strategic and annual business planning for their service areas, including the engagement of senior medical, physiology, nursing and other staff. They will coordinate the planning, development and implementation of service improvement projects, productivity and efficiency projects, capital replacement programmes and performance recovery plans. They will administer clinical governance processes within their areas, assisting in the management of risk, as well as provide cross cover within the Division if required. The role will be a busy and varied one, and at times very demanding to deliver operational and financial targets and continually improve the quality of services to our patients. The post holder will be expected to engage in crossdivisional projects and meetings, participate in the divisional manager of the day rota and deputise for the Operations Manager as required.

About us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 13th August 2024

Interviews are due to be held on 2nd September 2024

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First Degree or equivalent professional qualification or equivalent management experience
• Recognised management qualification
• Evidence of continuous professional

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of managing a clinical, social or equivalent service
• Success in working collaboratively across professions and services
• Demonstrable success in planning and managing change
• Commissioning and service planning
• Significant budgetary management experience

Desirable

• RTT and Cancer targets experience
• Audit experience
• Public sector
• Experience of managing NHS screening programmes

Knowledge

Essential

• Commissioning and service planning processes
• Clinical Governance
• The NHS and Modernisation agenda
• The importance of successful partnership working

Skills

Essential

• Leadership and ability to motivate and empower others
• Excellent communications skills including: interpersonal skills, Liaison and negotiation skills, Writing and presentation skills
• Influencing clinicians and managers for service improvement
• Budget and resource management
• Risk Management
• Developing and implementing policies, guidelines and projects from initiation to completion.
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to prioritise work, meet tight deadlines and work independently
• Positive and effective team worker

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
• Willingness to work anywhere within the Trust and to travel, on occasions, within the region and nationally
• Ability to work flexible hours

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division D

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB20QQ

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180-D-245339