Assistant General Manager, Band 6

jobs24.co.uk; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as an Assistant General Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing patient care and operational efficiency. This dynamic position involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet waiting time targets and implement service improvements. As part of a large, supportive team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on healthcare delivery while benefiting from flexible working opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about healthcare management and looking to grow in a vibrant environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave allowance

NHS pension scheme

Discounts at local shops and restaurants

Access to on-site nurseries

Discounted public transport

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in managing clinical areas and leading service improvement initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills to support multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager in achieving waiting time targets.
• Contribute to the redesign and implementation of patient pathways.
• Manage recruitment and performance of staff within the division.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Service Improvement

Data Quality Management

Education

Degree in Healthcare Management or related field

Job description

The Assistant General Manager has responsibility for assisting with the day-to-day management of defined clinical areas/departments/activities.

The post holder reports directly to the Deputy General Manager for GI Surgery and supports the General Manager and Deputy General Manager in the delivery of waiting time targets across the surgical specialties as well as leading agreed service improvement initiatives/projects. The post holder will work in close partnership with multidisciplinary teams to drive improvement, embed change and standardise practice, based on local requirements, national guidelines and clinical best practice.

The Assistant General Manager provides leadership and support in a complex and rapidly changing environment ensuring the access target milestones are met and that data quality and validation of waiting lists are delivered according to agreed timescales and within available resources.

Main Duties of the Job

1. To support the General Manager to achieve maximum wait targets across the Service Line.
2. To contribute to the redesign, development and implementation of new processes within the specialty to improve patient pathways, access and quality of care.
3. Line management duties relating to recruitment, performance management, appraisal and development of staff within specific areas of the Division/Service Line.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates hospitals on our two main sites in Cheltenham and Gloucester, and we're one of the largest NHS trusts in the country.

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.