General Manager

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Bristol seeks an operational manager for departments of neurology, rheumatology, neurophysiology, neuropsychology, and neuropsychiatry. The role emphasizes collaboration with Specialty Leads and implementation of annual operational plans, alongside financial efficiency and capital project management. Candidates from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. The Trust values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Specialty Leads to ensure performance in delivery.
• Lead specialty development for the annual Operational Plan.
• Identify and deliver annual cash releasing efficiency savings.
• Participate in the manager of the day bed rota.
• Participate in planning and management of capital projects.
• Engage in management on-call rota.

Job description

The postholder will be a key member of the Divisional Senior Management team. The successful candidate will be an operational manager with responsibility for the neurology, rheumatology, neurophysiology, neuropsychology and neuropsychiatry (Cluster 3) departments within the Division of Neurosciences.

• Work closely with the Specialty Leads, Matron and Divisional Triumvirate to ensure high levels of performance in the delivery of key objectives.
• Lead specialty development and implementation of the annual Operational Plan incorporating activity, access, financial investment and efficiency savings, workforce, quality targets and ensuring that the plans can be delivered within existing or planned resources.
• Identify and deliver annual cash releasing efficiency savings agreed with the DoD as a contribution to the Division's annual savings target.
• Participate in the manager of the day bed rota within Division.
• Participate in the planning and management of capital projects, as required.
• Participate in management on-call rota.

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.

If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel [phone].

North Bristol NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.