Job summary
- Main area
- theatres
- Grade
- Band 8b
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 410-SUR-6240232
- Employer
- Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
- Town
- Liverpool
- Salary
- £58,972 - £68,525 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/05/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 05/06/2024
Employer heading
Directorate Manager - Theatres
Band 8b
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs.
As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aim to extending access and improve quality.
Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals:
- Quality: to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care
- Service and Innovation: to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care
- Value: to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs
- Workforce: to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care
- Stakeholders: to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation.
Our Mission
“Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day”
Job overview
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Directorate Manager in Theatres to join our Surgical Team. This is a newly created role and ideal for an experienced operational leader who is looking to develop their career in a rewarding and dynamic environment - we welcome applications from clinical and non-clinical applicants. The Theatre department has 8 Cardiothoracic theatres and provides tertiary level elective and non-elective surgery across Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular and ACHD specialties.
The successful candidate will have previous experience of leading teams in a diverse and complex environment and will work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver high quality, efficient and effective services for our population. The role encompasses strategic and operational responsibilities with the autonomy to develop services through transformation and operational excellence.
It’s an exciting time to join the Surgery Division at LHCH following the recent capital investment to build a new Cardiothoracic theatre. Offering a wide range of specialised services, LHCH has a Surgical Robot and offers a range of minimally invasive procedures providing cutting edge Cardiothoracic Surgery. The Directorate Manager will be critical in the development and expansion of the department to ensure that LHCH continues to offer the best cardiothoracic care to the patients and families we serve.
There is a requirement to take part in the manager on call rota.
Main duties of the job
The Directorate Manager for Theatres will have responsibility for delivery of the day to day operational management of the Operating Theatres department within the Surgery Division. They will work closely with the Divisional Director of Operations, Clinical Leads, Matrons and colleagues across all Divisions to ensure that the Directorate delivers its financial, activity and quality targets. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the Directorate delivers safe, efficient and effective care, proactively managing productivity in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
The Directorate Manager will be instrumental in the planning and delivery of service developments as required by the divisional strategy. Whilst the role is specific to a function within the Division, the post holder will also be required to work in conjunction with all other functions within other Divisions to contribute to delivery of the Trust’s operational performance and strategy.
Working for our organisation
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as Aortic.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for details of the main responsibilities for the role of Directorate Manager.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
- Educated to Master Level or equivalent level of experience
- Recognised management qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- At least 3 years’ experience in NHS or similar environment in an operational / strategic management position at a senior level
- Experience of effective budgetary management and planning at a senior level
- Proven success in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of strategic plans in a complex clinical service
- Experience of service redesign and development
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of NHS targets and topical NHS, issues
- Experience in leading and managing diverse teams
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of utilisation of service improvement techniques
- Experience of working in a Theatre / Cath Lab or similar complex clinical environment
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues and commitment to MDT working
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to negotiate effectively
- A clear understanding of the components of Clinical Governance and how these contribute to an integrated and quality driven service
- Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks within agreed and sometimes challenging timescales
- Sensitive to the needs of different groups / individuals
- Evidence of experience in and ability to manage, analyse, interpret and act on complex data and information
- IT competent
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of ability to interpret and utilise research and audit tools and application to practice
Values & Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining high quality work
- Able to adapt to meet the changing needs of the service
- Able to act autonomously with a positive approach to problem solving
- Able to cope with and resolve conflict
- Team worker able to collaborate and delegate
- A clear understanding of and commitment to the LHCH trust values
- Flexible work ethic to deal with unforeseen and urgent situations
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and others
Desirable criteria
- An ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of current thinking and policy affecting health and public sector
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lucy Currie
- Job title
- Divisional Director of Operations, Surgery
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 5th June. We welcome candidates getting in touch to find out more about the role and the trust.
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