Business Manager -Vascular Surgery

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Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary's, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 14,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Band 8a Vascular Business Manager to join our newly formed leadership team. This pivotal role involves working collaboratively with hospitals in our sector to redevelop pathways for our patients, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery. You will be working with a wide range of disciplines such as vascular scientists, the consultant body, and management colleagues. The role also encompasses the management of elective and non-elective flow, as well as supporting bed capacity.

Main duties of the job

• Pathway Development: Work with hospitals within the sector to redevelop and optimise patient pathways, enhancing the quality and efficiency of vascular services.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to improve service delivery and patient outcomes.
• Financial Management: Oversee budgets, financial planning, and resource allocation to ensure cost-effective operations.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and evaluate service performance, implementing improvements where necessary.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clinical staff, hospital administrators, and external partners.
• Leadership: Provide leadership and support to the vascular team, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Flow Management: Oversee the management of elective and non-elective flow to ensure smooth and efficient patient transitions.
• Bed Capacity Support: Assist in managing bed capacity to optimise patient care and service delivery.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential criteria

• Relevant first degree
• Completion of project management skills course, e.g. PRINCE2
• Recognised management qualification at postgraduate level and/or experience

Desirable criteria

• Relevant postgraduate qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of operational and staff management in the NHS
• Track record of success in delivering change and project management
• Experience of managing and deciding on complex employment issues including handling grievances and disciplinary issues
• Budget management experience
• Experience of cost reduction delivery

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential criteria

• Well-developed business planning and marketing skills
• Ability to analyse and effectively present performance data and identify areas for improvement
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
• Ability to co-ordinate and investigate complaints, including experience of dealing with distressed patients / relatives / staff
• Knowledge of NHS contracting process

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

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Documents to download

• Job description (PDF, 503.0KB)
• Functional Requirement Form (PDF, 232.6KB)
• Our Strategy 2023-25 (PDF, 230.4KB)