General Manager - Gastroenterology, Endoscopy and Dermatology

The post holder will provide operational leadership and management to the designated Directorate and its associated workforce and services. Working in partnership with other members of the Divisional Management Team, the post holder will promote effective governance and ensure that the highest standard of clinical care is delivered. They will be responsible for ensuring all clinical and non-clinical performance indicators, targets and objectives are met in line with national and local standards. Working with the Divisional Management Team, the post holder will contribute to the development, delivery and translation of Divisional and Trust clinical service strategies, corporate and divisional objectives and the development and implementation of business plans and service developments. The post holder will take a lead role in ensuring that quality, performance, CIP and budgetary targets are monitored and improvement plans are devised and implemented where necessary to enable compliance. The post holder will be required to engender effective partnerships with all internal and external stakeholders and ensure effective liaison and partnership working with commissioners is developed and sustained. Main duties of the job Working across the Gastroenterology, Endoscopy and Dermatology departments at Worthing, St Richard’s and Southlands Hospital to manage clinical and non-clinical staff. Leading multi-disciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes for patients, including those on cancer, routine and surveillance pathways. Responsible for managing budgets within delegated authority. About us At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance – because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. Job responsibilities The post holder will provide operational leadership and management to the designated Directorate and its associated workforce and services. Working in partnership with other members of the Divisional Management Team, the post holder will promote effective governance and ensure that the highest standard of clinical care is delivered. They will be responsible for ensuring all clinical and non-clinical performance indicators, targets and objectives are met in line with national and local standards. Working with the Divisional Management Team, the post holder will contribute to the development, delivery and translation of Divisional and Trust clinical service strategies, corporate and divisional objectives and the development and implementation of business plans and service developments. The post holder will take a lead role in ensuring that quality, performance, CIP and budgetary targets are monitored and improvement plans are devised and implemented where necessary to enable compliance. The post holder will be required to engender effective partnerships with all internal and external stakeholders and ensure effective liaison and partnership working with commissioners is developed and sustained. Person Specification Essential First degree or equivalent in relevant subject Extensive up to date knowledge of the NHS Masters degree level qualification in Management or Health related subject or equivalent knowledge Experience in a senior management role Demonstrable previous success in leading and delivering change and performance initiatives Desirable Previous experience managing Endoscopy Experience of working successfully in a comparable role with track record of delivery on key performance targets such as 62d backlog/ DM01 and RTT Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address Worthing/ St Richard’s/ Southlands St Richard’s Hospital Chichester PO19 6SE Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 279-6648792-DEC24 #J-18808-Ljbffr