Job summary
- Main area
- Emergency Department, Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), Acute Medicine and AHAH
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 405-24-AC378BMA
- Employer
- Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Dorset County Hospital
- Town
- Dorchester
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Business Manager
NHS AfC: Band 5
Outstanding Care, Outstanding Careers
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Job overview
BUSINESS MANAGER - Unscheduled Care
Are you a highly motivated Business Manager or looking for your next opportunity? We may have what you are looking for.
We are a friendly care group that prides itself on getting the work done in a supportive and fun environment. It is an exciting time to join the team as we progress the development of key services within the care group.
The care group offers a dynamic and varied opportunity to develop and enhance business skills within a fast paced and supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Assistant Service Manager and Matrons in delivering the care group objectives and in the management of their teams.
- Provide leadership and management to the secretarial and administration teams;
- Take an active role in supporting business planning and developments within the care group and across the division as needed
- Recent experience in working operationally in a healthcare setting
- Good communication skills and can engage with the multidisciplinary team effectively.
- The ability to use own initiative and make informed decisions
- Provide administration support with the Emergency Department Medical Rota
We offer support to develop business skills and experience needed for progression within an interesting and varied role in a fast moving environment.
What you will have:
- NVQ Level 4 or equivalent
- Recent experience in working operationally in a healthcare setting
- Good communication skills and can engage with the multidisciplinary team effectively.
Working for our organisation
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online. “
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
- 4 O’levels/GSCE’s including Maths and English Language.
Desirable criteria
- Diploma in Health Service Management desirable.
- Educated to NVQ Level 4 or equivalent level of knowledge.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant & recent experience of working at a similar level within a healthcare setting, in a hands-on operational role.
- Experience of supervision/line management.
- Experience of working in a project team to deliver positive change.
- Experience of managing performance targets.
- Significant and considerable administration experience.
Desirable criteria
- Significant experience of working with Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Recent experience of working with the Trust’s PAS system.
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
- The ability to communicate effectively with all members of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work on your own initiative and make informed decisions.
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail coupled with the ability to work to deadlines.
- Excellent organisation skills and the ability to plan ahead.
- An understanding of the need for patient & staff confidentiality.
Desirable criteria
- Fast and accurate keyboard skills and the ability to use e-mail.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Samantha Warren
- Job title
- Assistant Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01305 255802
- Additional information
Sam Hartley
01305 254161
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