Band 8a Assistant Operations Manager ED/UTC/AAU

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Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

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Job overview

We are currently advertising for a 8A Assistant Operations Manager to join the ED/UTC/AAU Operations Team at Barnet Hospital. It is an exciting time to join our team - the post holder would play a pivotal role in supporting the current workforce and capital developments that are underway. In addition, the post holder will support the Senior Operations Manager in the operational management and delivery of the Emergency Department, Urgent Treatment Centre and Adult Assessment Unit.

We are looking for applicants that would like to progress their operational careers, are passionate about leading teams and want to make a difference to patient care.

Main duties of the job

• To support the Senior Operations Manager in delivering the vision for the Barnet hot floor - this includes all aspects of delivery (process mapping, pathways, relationship building, providing leadership for all teams etc.).
• To line manage and provide leadership for Service Managers (ED/UTC/AAU) and support/provide leadership for all administration teams within the service.
• Lead the service performance management systems ensuring that Trust and monitor standards are understood and adhered to and that performance reports are produced to enable divisional compliance.
• Support the governance arrangements within the directorate including audit, complaints, incidents, risk and health and safety.
• To be responsible to the Senior Operations Manager for financial performance relating to delegated budgets.
• To support/be responsible for Trust HR processes as required.
• To be visible on and around the hot floor and attend daily sit reps meetings (ED/UTC/AAU).
• Represent/deputise for the Senior Operations Manager as required.

Please see the job description/person specification for full details of the job role.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To support the Senior Operations Manager in delivering the vision for the Barnet hot floor - this includes all aspects of delivery (process mapping, pathways, relationship building, providing leadership for all teams etc.).
• To line manage and provide leadership for Service Managers (ED/UTC/AAU) and support/provide leadership for all administration teams within the service.
• Lead the service performance management systems ensuring that Trust and monitor standards are understood and adhered to and that performance reports are produced to enable divisional compliance.
• Support the governance arrangements within the directorate including audit, complaints, incidents, risk and health and safety.
• To be responsible to the Senior Operations Manager for financial performance relating to delegated budgets.
• To support/be responsible for Trust HR processes as required.
• To be visible on and around the hot floor and attend daily sit reps meetings (ED/UTC/AAU).
• Represent/deputise for the Senior Operations Manager as required.

Please see the job description/person specification for full details

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 1st degree or equivalent
• Management qualification
• Evidence of continuing personal development

Experience

Essential criteria

• Track record of successfully working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Significant experience of working in the NHS in a junior management position
• Staff management and supervision and leading a team
• Introducing new ways of working & project management experience
• Ability to work to deadlines

Desirable criteria

• Experience and familiarity with business planning and preparation of business cases
• Budget management experience including monitoring expenditure and identifying savings

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Understanding of national NHS policy and targets
• Good interpersonal, oral and written skills including chairing team meetings, writing reports. Knowledge of Cerner / hospital IT systems/word processing/Microsoft office suite
• Ability to negotiate with and influence staff at all levels

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of capital procurement in the NHS

Aptitudes, personal characteristics

Essential criteria

• Well organised and practical with a logical, analytical approach to work
• Pays careful attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment
• Positive and motivated

• Covid-19 Vaccination

  Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
  We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.

• AT* - Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
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Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

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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

• 8A Assistant Operations Manager ED/UTC/AAU (JD/PS) (PDF, 488.3KB)
• PS (PDF, 245.1KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 144.6KB)