Trauma & Orthopaedic Resource Manager

Job summary

Please Note: This role is only open to current employees working within the Directorate of Trauma and Orthopaedics

The Directorate of Trauma and Orthopaedics has created the exciting new role of Resource Manager, in order to drive new ways of working, better manage our capacity, and ultimately provide our patients with the best possible experience.

Role Overview:

As the T&O Resource Manager, you will lead and optimise our resource management processes, including timetabling, scheduling, insourcing, and outsourcing. As part of the Directorates senior team, you'll work closely with senior managers and external partners to ensure efficient operations and clear reporting. This role is crucial for balancing patient demand with available resources and enhancing Directorate performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead initiatives to streamline workflows and administrative processes.

Collaborate with various teams to develop and monitor key performance indicators.

Line manage the Deputy Administration Manager, with overview of the Directorates Admin team.

Work with the Consultants to coordinate timetables and support senior management in planning and decision-making.

Facilitate project-based meetings and manage associated documentation.

Main duties of the job

The T&O Resource Manager will drive resource management and process improvements within our Orthopaedic service. This role ensures efficient booking, scheduling, insourcing, and outsourcing operations across sites. You'll collaborate with senior leadership and external partners to optimise resources and enhance departmental performance.

Key Skills and Experience:

Operational Expertise: Significant experience in HR management, budget oversight, and performance metrics within the NHS.

Leadership: Proven track record in managing large teams and achieving targets. Experience in administrative and booking processes is crucial.

Project Management: Strong skills to coordinate and facilitate projects, with experience supporting change programs and working with healthcare targets.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and report writing. Ability to motivate staff to meet challenging targets.

Analytical Abilities: Proficient in analysing data to inform decisions and optimise resources. Strong problem-solving skills to manage operational changes.

Job responsibilities

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.