Job Description

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 6 MONTHS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE



IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.



T h e Lead M anage r i s re s p o n si b l e f o r t h e d e l i v er y o f t h e O p e ra t i on s f un c ti o n within on e o f t h e D i re c t ora t es of our acute sites . W o r k i n g c l o s e l y w i t h t h e clinical and managerial teams, the post holder will be r e s pon s i b l e f o r t h e d e l i v e r y o f o p era t i o n a l , f i n a n ci a l , pe r f or m an c e , s er v i ce m odern i s a t i o n an d i m pro v e m en t, go v ern a n ce an d a ct i v i ty t a r ge ts within their specialty an d w i ll opera t e w i th s i g n i f i c an t au t ono m y. T h e po s t - ho l d e r w i l l i m p l e m en t m a j o r s er v i ce de v e lo p m en ts w i t h i n t h e specialty to m ee t na t i on a l t a rge ts. T h i s i s a k e y l ea d er s h i p r o l e f o r a ll s e r vice a r ea s w i t h i n t h e specialty.



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.



T h e Le a d M anage r w i l l le a d o n t h e c o - o r d i n a t i o n to A cc e ss an d Re f e rr a l to T rea t m en t ( R T T ) t arge ts f o r their specialties within the Acute Hospital site, w or k i n g w i th o t he r s e n i o r m anag e m en t c o l l e a gue s within BCUHB t o en s u r e t ha t t h e op t i m a l w a i t i n g t i m e s ar e a c h i e v e d . T h e L e a d M anage r w i l l en s u r e t ha t t h e D i re ct o ra te f u n c t i on s a s on e s er v i c e i n r e s pe ct o f performance, w or k i n g t o s hare d ob j e ct i v e s an d s t anda r d s. T h e po s t - h o l d e r w i ll l e a d , m anag e an d de v e l o p t h e specialty performance (such as ED performance, R T T) s o t ha t t h e s e r v i ce i s fl e x i b l e a n d ab le to re s p o n d to op e ra t i o na l pre ss ur e s.



T h e po s t - h o l de r w i l l f a c i l i t a te t h e i m p l e m en t a t i o n o f a ll m anda t e d p r o c e ss e s f o r q u a l i t y , pa t i e n t s a f e ty a n d c l i n i c a l e f fe c t i v e ne ss w i t h i n t h e specialty , a n d t ha t an y r i sks to d e l i v e r i n g i ts c o r e ob j e ct i v e s ar e m i n i m i s e d t h r oug h a s o un d go v ern a n ce f r a m e w or k. T h i s w i l l i n c l ud e t h e de v e lo p m en t o f i n f o r m a t i o n and communication systems , and in working closely with other to promote a robust performance management system.



The Lead Site Manager participates in the managerial operational (Bronze) on call rota.



If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.



Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.



Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.



Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.



To be responsible for the operational delivery of specified services within the Directorate, including the development, implementation and monitoring of effective and efficient systems, policies and procedures.



To work with the Divisional and Site Management Team, clinical teams, patient representatives and partner organisations to deliver the operational, financial, performance, governance and activity targets.



To be responsible for the development of performance management systems and identifying, analysing and reporting to the Directorate Board on RTT performance and other significant targets across the speciality.



To work with Medical, Nursing and Midwifery colleagues on the delivery of key metrics for the service



To represent the specialty at relevant BCU-wide committees.



With the Directorate General Manager and Deputy Directorate General Manager, performance manage the activities of the Specialty to ensure the achievement of objectives set by Welsh Government and corporately within BCUHB, initiating corrective action where required to meet activity and access targets and to achieve financial balance.



To work with service managers and clinicians to ensure the implementation and delivery of such action plans including negotiating and persuading Consultant and other senior staff to change working practices.



To be responsible for monitoring and reporting the Directorate's progress against these plans to the Directorate.



Dedicated lead for the speciality with regards to data analysis, to include analysis of figures for outpatient-based procedures, conversion rates for consultants, and benchmarking with best practice elsewhere.



To lead the speciality elements of the Strategic and Operational Planning processes for RTT, and compile the plans in accordance with national and local guidance, which reflects/ supports national and local plans and objectives



Participate in the designated Bronze-level on-call rota to ensure the effective running of services over the 24-hour period, taking accountability for the operational management out-of hours.



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