Job Description

The Associate Group Manager is responsible to the Group Director of Operations and provides a managerial focus with the Group Clinical Leads in the development and provision of a comprehensive, high quality, patient centred service within the resources available. The post has key functions; operational management of the Transplant, Urology and Vascular services, including the delivery of performance against financial and activity targets; supporting the development and delivery of service strategy; organisational development and the management of risk.

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Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.



In conjunction with the Group Manager, lead and manage allocated specialties, ensuring clear communication and robust implementation of policy, business objectives and agreed targets.



Chair and lead meetings, working with the Group Manager, Modern Matron and Clinical Lead to ensure sound operational management of all areas with robust, reviewable systems.



Manage the operational performance of the specialty to achieve delivery of national and local targets, the development and delivery of improvement plans and reengineering of roles/models of care.



In liaison with the Group Manager and Group Finance Manager deliver against financial and activity profiles for the specialty/departments, identify risks and implement and review risk reduction strategies.



Implement and review robust systems and processes so that speciality budgets are effectively managed, and financial balance is achieved, within Trust budgetary rules, Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions.



Implement HR and governance strategies and policies within the specialty in order to achieve compliancy with Trust policies and procedures, best practice, relevant legislation and regulatory provisions



We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.



Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.



We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)



By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.



The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.



Lead the timely investigation and resolution of complaints, clinical adverse events and untoward incidents, involving staff and/or patients, within the specialty and implement strategies to reduce risk of reoccurrence and promote quality.



Manage administration, clerical and operational staff within the specialty, including regularly reviewing establishments and skill mix in collaboration with Group Manager, Clinical Lead and Modern Matron to ensure organisational efficiency and clinical excellence.



Implement and review robust arrangements within the specialty to effectively deal with emergencies, in line with Trust policy, including elective and emergency admissions, major emergencies and mechanical failures.



Contribute to and deliver robust business plans for specialty/service, In conjunction with senior colleagues, identifying opportunities for new markets and schemes to generate additional income and/or reduce expenditure.



Proactively engage in interagency working to develop and implement strategies/services that cross traditional organisational boundaries, encouraging a seamless health system from a patient perspective.



In conjunction with the Clinical Lead, Group Manager and Modern Matron assume responsibility within the specialty for the development and improvement of patient care through identifying and responding to opportunities for change that will lead to improvements in quality or efficiency and assist in the development of clinical practice.



In conjunction with the Group Manager and Group Finance Manager provide support and take responsibility for reviewing income and expenditure within the specialty and the production and delivery of strategies to ensure the business viability of services.



For further details of the role please see the attached job description.