At UHBW, the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC) and Weston General Hospital provides specialist non-surgical treatments for people with cancer, and for people who do not have cancer but require specialist radiotherapy or haematology services. The specialities include oncology, haematology, TYA, clinical psychology and palliative and supportive care. As well as being the cancer treatment centre for Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset, we provide specialist services to people from across the South West.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Assistant General Manager (AGM).The role will support the General Manager and be responsible for managing teams to provide the day to day services as well as have key project, performance, governance, business planning, strategic and transformational responsibilities. This is a key position within the trust's management structure and will need to be highly visible acting as the key management link with clinical teams.

Main duties of the job

This role is essential to the delivery of a high quality service to patients, consultants and clinical teams. Weare looking for someone with significant operational management experience, strong service improvementand project management skills as well as proven experience of achieving key performance targets withinthe NHS. As you will be working closely with the clinical and divisional teams you will need excellentcommunication and negotiation skills and the confidence to engage with consultants and senior staff,challenge practice and make decisions, taking responsibility for their outcomes. This is a key position withinthe Division and you will need to be experienced, flexible and have a can do attitude, deputising for theGeneral Manager as required. You will be well supported both by the management team and the widerDivision with the opportunity to progress your personal development needs.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant operational service management
• Experience of people management
• Financial management including planning and balancing budgets
• Change management
• Service Improvement experience including use of recognised techniques
• Knowledge and understanding of health care relating to area of responsibility

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Knowledge of service provision for area of responsibility
• Organisational and Development Leadership
• Contract management

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Sound understanding of NHS structures and financial flows
• Ability to work effectively with clinical teams
• Highly effective communicating, negotiating and influencing skills
• Intermediate data analysis skills with advanced Excel skills
• Ability to manage own workload and that of others in a highly pressurised environment
• ECDL or equivalent including key board skills
• In-depth knowledge of key performance targets

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Relevant post-graduate qualification or equivalent level of experience working at senior level
• Evidence of formal Management training
• Evidence of significant CPD in public sector or healthcare management

Desirable

• Project Management training or qualification

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre

Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED

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