Job overview
An exiting opportunity has arisen to provide efficient and effective operational management support one of the Medicine Directorates covering Gastroenterology, Endoscopy, Hematology and Palliative Care services . Working closely with the Clinical Leads and Matron you will ensure that services are responsive, innovative and provided to the highest possible standard. You will also be responsible for the delivery of key service improvement projects, as well as ensuring access targets are met for your directorate.
You will have operational management experience within the NHS, and a proven track record of contributing to the attainment of national performance targets. You will also have experience of managing resources, both staff and financial.
Main duties of the job
You will be a team player with a highly focused and innovative approach to problem solving. In addition, you will be able to work under pressure, self-motivated and confident, and along with the other directorate managers play an active role in our capacity management function.
We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality through our recruitment, we would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Thank you.
Person specification
Experience.
Essential
- Recent and substantial NHS management experience
- Experience of managing performance of patient access targets (RTT, Cancer Waits, Emergency access) directly and through others
- Experience of business planning techniques and managing business processes
- Experience of designing / improving business systems and processes
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree standard level in relevant field or equivalent level of management experience
- Management or Business qualification
- Substantial in-depth experience and knowledge of health service management
- Attended at Advanced Management Course
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- General Management theory and practice, including quality, financial management, HR management and service / business development
- Change management / service improvement techniques
- Commitment to self-development and working within an NHS environment.
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This advert is for Directorate Manager - G-Hope with The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust in Dudley, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £66,582 - £77,368 Pro Rata Per Annum. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed Term or Secondment). The application deadline is 22 Jul 2026.
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