Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Medicine
- Gradd
- Band 6
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser
- Gweithio hyblyg
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 360-A-11038-A
- Cyflogwr
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Cross Site
- Tref
- Watford
- Cyflog
- £41,957 - £50,387 pa inc. HCA
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 22/04/2026 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Band 6 - Deputy Service Manager, Medicine
Band 6
Trosolwg o'r swydd
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and exceptional Deputy Service Manager to join the Medicine Division supporting the Dermatology, Neurology and Rheumatology services. This post is for one full-time role (37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday) requires a proactive and highly organised individual who embodies the Trust values.
You’ll need excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to meet tight deadlines, and maintain positive working relationships. You’ll collaborate with service leads to address challenges and ensure smooth, efficient service . This position involves working across multiple sites: Watford General Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital, and occasionally St Albans Hospital.
This role requires regular time on site (80%) and cannot be fully remote. The Trust is supportive of flexible working and requests will be considered in line with the needs of the service and working patterns across the team.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the Service Manager and General Manager in meeting national waiting time targets, validate the PTL, and identify capacity needs. You’ll provide first-line management for A&C staff in the specialities and work closely with the wider team to enhance patient experience and improve service quality and timeliness. Strong communication, organisational, and advanced IT skills are essential to meet deadlines and targets effectively.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
This role is for
The successful candidate will provide:
Operational oversight
By managing day-to-day operational issues in the assigned specialties. Ensuring alignment with departmental policies, procedures, and SOPs.
Team Management:
Line management of administrative and clerical staff, including recruitment, training, performance management, and appraisals.
Performance Monitoring:
Tracking performance against key metrics (e.g., PTL, 18-week waits, cancer targets).
Identifying gaps in capacity and developing mitigation strategies.
Capacity Management:
Supporting the Service Manager in maintaining sufficient activity and capacity within services.
Adjusting clinic templates and theatre sessions based on service needs.
Staffing and Recruitment:
Managing requests for temporary or bank staff within the specialties.
Ensuring medical rotas are reviewed and covered adequately in line with the division processes
Complaint and Incident Management:
Coordinating responses to PALS complaints and investigations
Managing incident records and ensuring proper documentation on systems like DATIX.
Financial Engagement:
Attending finance meetings to gain experience in financial management for services.
Managerial Support:
Providing cover for the Service Manager and assisting the management team when needed.
Additional Duties:
Performing other tasks as requested by higher management, including ensuring proper cover for medical rotas and additional sessions for junior and consultant doctors.
Manyleb y person
Education and qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good basic education including maths and English
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Meini prawf dymunol
- Recognised management qualification or evidence of working towards such
- Evidence of continuing education and personal development
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Knowledge of NHS and government waiting times
- Knowledge of PTLs and RTT (referral to treat).
- Knowledge of databases and spreadsheets.
- A broad understanding of quality in health services
Meini prawf dymunol
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues.
- Knowledge of CIP’s
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Relevant experience in an acute hospital setting
- Service Management Experience
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience in management of complaints.
- Experience of CLINICOM PAS and DATIX.
- Experience of PTL management
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Application numbers
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Anthony Ladipo
- Teitl y swydd
- Deputy General Manager – Medicine Specialities
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07890940154
Os ydych yn cael problemau'n gwneud cais, cysylltwch â
- Cyfeiriad
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West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Recruitment Team
Watford General Hosptial
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
- Rhif ffôn
- 07815425420
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