Business Manager - Surgery

Job overview

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals are committed to securing an outstanding CQC rating and to being in the top 10% of trusts for staff and patient experience.

In order to support us on our journey, the Surgical Divisions are looking for a forward thinking and enthusiastic  Business Manager  to work closely with the General Manger for surgery  to drive service improvement.

The successful applicant  will support General Manager (GM) to ensure the provision of high quality, efficient and effective services. Supporting the development and delivery of service strategy, together with ensuring appropriate risk management processes are in place to deliver a safe, high quality, patient centered service.

Providing solutions and/or advice to staff in response to pressures that may affect throughput.

Supporting the GM with the responsibility for the delivery of key performance targets in line with local and national agreements.

Main duties of the job

• Highly visible individual; key in ensuring standards of care for all patients and the safe, effective and efficient utilisation of resources
• Building strong and cohesive working relationships with the Clinical Leads and Matrons for areas of responsibility.
• Line management responsibility for a range of administration staff.
• Responsibility for the operational delivery aspects of delegated divisional areas.
• Supporting the GM, Clinical Leads and Matron in formulating strategic direction of services.
• Accountable for service delivery and the associated operational issues.
• Deputise for the GM.

Facilitate performance and service improvement policies and implement them as

Manage the resources with the aim of improving quality and productivity, working within the Division to achieve more effective use of resources and enhanced quality and productivity as appropriate.

Lead, manage and motivate staff within the operational area, ensuring appropriate management structures, policies and practices are in place to achieve high levels of performance.

Ensure that all national targets are met, including Clinical Quality Indicators.

Develop a whole systems/partnership culture within the divisional areas.

Promote the implementation of key HR initiatives/targets such as Agenda for Change and HR policies/practices.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.  Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

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