General Manager - Endoscopy

NHS; Margate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Margate is seeking a manager for its Endoscopy service. The position requires project management skills and significant healthcare experience to support operational delivery and service improvement. Candidates must hold a degree and demonstrate a track record in achieving targets, with responsibilities including leading change initiatives and managing resources effectively.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a healthcare environment.
• Proven track record of achieving targets.
• Evidence of continuous professional development related to the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Operations in ensuring performance targets are met.
• Lead and implement change management initiatives to improve service.
• Manage resources effectively as agreed with the Head of Operations.

Skills

Healthcare environment experience

Project Management

Interpersonal and communication skills

Budget management

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

IT skills including spreadsheet analysis

Job description

Overview

Go back East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 23 September 2025

Endoscopy is a safe, compassionate service. We are person centred, committed to provide excellent, specialist care, alleviating fear and providing support for diagnosis.

You would be joining the team at an exciting time after receiving national acclaim for clearing the post Covid back log and becoming compliant with waiting lists standards.

We are now looking forward to implementing agreed phase two of service development plan over the next 12 months which the general manager for Endoscopy will lead.

The post holder will support the service in their work with the Care Groups to ensure the safe and effective delivery of all patient services within the service. This involves achievement of all operational performance targets, including access, finance, and quality. The post holder will assist the Head of Operations with the provision of timely, efficient and effective general management support ensuring that a responsive, innovative service is provided to the highest possible standards, in line with Trust Strategy.

Main duties of the job

Phase 2 will include the implementation of our approved business cases for the introduction of Transnasal Endoscopy, Colon Capsule Endoscopy and Sponge Capsule services to the Endoscopy portfolio and steering the service to achieve JAG compliance.

The post holder will work in a Trust-wide capacity under the direction of the Head of Operations and will represent them at meetings as necessary and appropriate. Integrated Care System - Provider Collaboration: Kent and Medway Integrated Care System:

Role Specific Responsibilities

To assist the Head of Operations in ensuring that all performance targets are met, and support the Head of Operations to develop and implement sustainable solutions in conjunction with clinical and managerial colleagues across the Care Group.

To be responsible for ensuring the operational delivery of services; leading and effectively implementing change management initiatives to improve service provision.

To influence the strategic development and service improvement within the agreed portfolio, in conjunction with the senior leadership team for the care group.

To lead and deliver strategic development and service improvement as required.

To be responsible for ensuring that within all specific work areas all local and national performance targets and objectives are met.

Responsible for management of resources (human resources, estate, financial) as agreed with the Head of Operations.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It\'s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We\'re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience
• Project Management experience
• Evidence of Continuous professional development

Desirable

• Prince 2

Skills and experience

Essential

• Significant experience in a Healthcare environment
• Proven track record of achieving targets
• Experience and knowledge of the current issues and themes affecting the NHS
• Experience report writing and delivering presentations
• Experience of staff management inclusive of setting objectives, team and individual appraisals and recruitment and disciplinaries
• Experience working across networks and wide range of stakeholders
• Budget management inclusive of reducing costs/efficiency gains, monitoring and determining corrective action

Skills

Essential

• Full range of IT skills including spreadsheet analysis
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work proactively with senior managers

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and confidentiality
• Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this effects visitors, patients and staff
• Understanding of the NHS constitution

Other Requirements

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development related to role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

QEQM Hospital

Margate

CT9 4AN

Employer\'s website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/