Directorate Manager

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation TrustSouthTyneside and Sunderland NHSFT are currently seeking an outstanding individualto fulfil the critical and rewarding role of Directorate Manager.Thisexciting role sits within the Clinical Divisions and will offer the rightindividual an opportunity to influence at senior management level and leadrecovery, service improvement and the development of future services.Theright candidate will have previous experience at senior management level andwill have the skills to deliver high quality, efficient and effective serviceswith leadership and compassion.Thesuccessful candidate will work as part of a triumvirate management team,working closely with the Matron and Clinical Director into a larger DivisionalSenior Leadership Team structure.Asan organisation we are passionate about what we do. Our vision for the futureis strong in that we will deliver excellence in all we do.The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent and is required to demonstrate experience of working at senior management level with a proven track record of achieving targets whilst managing large multi-professional teams.It is essential that you evidence experience of HR management, budgetary management, performance and information management and of planning and developing strategy as well as possessing excellent communication and organisational skills.Main duties of the jobAsDirectorate Manager you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of anoperational area across two hospital sites and will possess a strong ability tobuild successful teams whilst influencing and motivating staff to deliverchallenging targets through times of change.You will need to be business focused with an ability to analyse andpresent complex data whilst being sensitive to clinical and political demandsboth within and out-with the organisation.Withinthe Directorate structure you will work closely with the Clinical Director todevelop and deliver the Directorates strategy in line with the Trust strategyand you will need to be an innovator who can use both qualitative andquantitative information to drive improvements for patients and the organisation.Theprovision of quality, safe and effective patient care is paramount andalongside the Clinical Director, you will be expected to support clinicians todeliver improved outcomes for patients through robust performance management,effective risk management strategies within a strong clinical governanceframework and the promotion of a positive, learning culture in which staff areempowered to share ideas and drive progress.Thisis a real opportunity for the right individual who is looking for a challengingyet very rewarding opportunity at an exciting time of change for both theorganisation and the NHS as a whole.About usPlease help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description for full detailsTobe responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the directorate,ensuring that resources are deployed effectively and efficiently across bothhospital sites.Toprovide support to the Clinical Director in a wide range of operational andbusiness activities.Tosupport the Clinical Director in developing and delivering Directorateobjectives, goals, strategies and measures in accordance with the parametersset by the Trusts Executive.Toensure that key directorate performance targets for activity, expenditure,waiting times, waiting lists, complaints and other quality measures are met.Todeputise for the Clinical Director as appropriate.Towork in partnership with key managers/staff within and out with the Directorateto ensure that quality patient services are provided.Towork with the Clinical Director to explore the potential of forming strategicalliances with cutting edge organisations and providers, both locally andnationally.Towork with the Clinical Director to develop and deliver patient services thatbuilds on the excellent reputation of the Trust.To innovateand develop new services that enhance the patient experience and delivers valuefor the Trust.Person SpecificationSkills & KnowledgeKnowledge of the NHS.Ability to build successful teams.Ability to influence and motivate staff to deliver challenging targets.Ability to present complex data.Ability to manage conflict.Proven record of pro-active performance.Well-developed IT skills to manage and report on complex performance management information systems.Effective problem solving skills using team when appropriate.Ability to analyse complex financial and clinical data sets.QualificationsEducated to first degree level or equivalent.Evidence of other specialist management training to post graduate level.ILM or other management training.Leadership Training.ExperienceSignificant experience at senior manager level including responsibility for planning and budgetary control for a directorate or service.Experience of managing large multi-professional teams towards common objectives and targets.Experience of HR management, budgetary management, performance and information management and of planning and developing strategy.Proven track record of achieving challenging targets.Experience of delivering complex programmes of change.Experience in Health/Social care Sector.AttributesCommitted to providing quality services to patients.An effective leader with personal and professional credibility and integrity.Able to work in partnership at levels within and out-with the Trust.An individual who can work independently, work across disciplines and be an effective team member.Displays a positive manner, being an ambassador for the organisation.Flexible in work pattern to meet the needs of the service.Demonstrates awareness of priorities, deals with workload, adapts to changing requirements and uses initiative.Business focused.Sensitive to clinical and political demands.Innovate thinker with the ability to cut through barriers to change.Physical SkillsTravel between sites and off site meetings as required.Able to participate in an on-call rota.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer nameSouth Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
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