An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Surgical Services Management Team as an Assistant Operations Manager for six months duration.

The post holder will work closely with the Operational and Clinical Leads to support in the day to day operational management and to ensure delivery of its strategic and operational objectives in line with the Operational Delivery Plan.

The post demands a proactive approach in order to support the service by being adaptable, having excellent communication skills, attention to detail and problem solving skills.

The individual will be a key contributor to the overall operational, workforce and finance performance and strategy of the department, working closely with colleagues in the wider division.

Main duties of the job

• To manage and maintain performance management systems to support delivery of the Centre's Operational Delivery Plan and Accountability Agreement.
• Through the analysis and interpretation of a wide range of complex information, to continuously monitor clinical and financial performance within the Centre.
• To ensure that all information relating to the activity of the Centre is recorded accurately and in a timely manner to enable performance to be continuously monitored.
• To work closely with colleagues in the Finance, Performance Management, Corporate Nursing and HR functions to ensure that relevant and accurate information regarding the Centre's activity and performance is available.
• To ensure that relevant information on activity and performance is disseminated as appropriate throughout the Centre to support effective decision-making.
• To highlight areas of concern, prepare and present options for improvement and support the implementation of agreed plan.

About us

The successful candidate will be joining an experienced team with a wealth of knowledge, this opportunity offers the successful candidate a chance to learn about Scheduled Care while contributing to our goal to make a difference to the lives of patients by improving pathways and reducing waiting times.

TheShrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trustcan offer yougreat career prospects and a fantastic work-life balance. Situated in one of the most attractive parts of the country with dramatic countryside and bustling towns we have state of the art facilities, supportive friendly teams and excellent professional development opportunities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing information systems
• Evidence of monitoring projects
• Evidence of effective people management
• Current relevant NHS experience
• Current / recent experience of managing 18 week RTT / Cancer Waiting Time Standards
• Knowledge of NHS business and financial systems and processes
• Knowledge of quality improvement tools and methodology

Skills

Essential

• Advanced IT skills - word, excel, powerpoint and hospital systems SEMA, Telepath
• Ability to manipulate data

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level or equivalent
• Evidence of CPD

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

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