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Job summary

Main area
Medical Specialties
Grade
Band 8b
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
390-CTC-BA-2175
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Basildon
Town
Basildon
Salary
£62,215 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/04/2025 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Deputy General Manager - CTC/Cardiology and Vascular Divison

Band 8b

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.

 

We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.

 

Job overview

The CTC/Cardiology and Vascular divison have a  fantastic opportunity to strengthen its  leadership team for two  Deputy General Manager (DGM) roles. 

These are key roles within the division  where you will be accountable to the Deputy Director of Operations.

Your role will be responsible for the delivery of clinical services within and across the division, for assessing the impact of change and making decisions, balancing risks and priorities, and for providing advice to the Divisional Management Team and  delivery  of  a  strategic  vision  and ensure  service changes meet internal and external expectations and standards.

Main duties of the job

Your role reports into the Deputy Director of Operations and works closely with the Clinical Director, named clinical leads and Head of Nursing  to ensure we deliver high quality services, provide an excellent experience for our patients and meet our regulatory and operational performance targets. You will be supported by strong senior leadership teams as you seek, share and drive opportunities to deliver high standards of clinical care whilst ensuring delivery of operational, financial and transformational agenda.

Within the division you will have accountability and responsibility for the surgical service and work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure safe and effective service delivery and will use your ability to engage and lead teams through change and act as an expert negotiator will be vital.

You will deliver a selection of productivity schemes and therefore will have strong business management skills coupled with sound financial knowledge. 

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. 

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.  

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. 

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of this exciting role.

To arrange a pre-interview visit or to discuss the role further please contact Tracy Booth, Divisional PA, on 01268 524900 x4012 or at [email protected]

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant experience at senior level
  • Extensive Senior Management/ leadership experience
  • Effective clinical / operational management at band 8 or equivalent
  • Experience in research, audit, resource management, change management, standard setting + outcome monitoring, best practice, QI, CQC, leadership
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a tertiary service
  • Experience of working across regions or nationally on clinical governance/quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Relevant Master’s degree or equivalent or portfolio of evidence
  • Qualification in management or leadership or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
  • Project management qualification

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nicola Baines
Job title
Deputy Director of Operations
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01268524900
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