Service Manager - Theatres, Anaesthetics, Critical Care & Decon

at  Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The Trust is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Service Manager within the Family Services & Surgical Division to provide leadership and drive change within the Theatre, Anaesthetics, Critical Care & Decontamination Services Care Group.
Providing high quality services and developing innovative ways of meeting rising demand is a priority for the Trust. We are developing services in conjunction with the community for many specialties and have good working relations with local GPs. We have excellent patient feedback across all areas, and have a reputation for being a friendly, good, supportive place to work.
The Service Manager post is a key role within the Trust, as well as helping the division to shape services for the future, you will have the passion and drive to support the development and lead the implementation of key objectives within the Theatre, Anaesthetics, Critical Care & Decontamination Services Care Group
The successful candidate will have a track record of delivery against key performance targets and budgets and a background of working in an acute setting. The successful candidate will be a credible role model and have the ability to lead a team as well as function as part of the Divisional team.
If you are interested in this role, we would recommend a visit to the department upon applying (please use the below contact details to arrange). We may also have future opportunities in this role across the specialties
To be managerially responsible for the Theatre Services Care Group providing clear leadership and working with the Matrons, Clinical Director, Divisional Director of Operations and Divisional Director to ensure the provision of high quality patient care and the most efficient and cost effective use of resources.
To provide strong leadership and operational management to the following areas:
Inpatient and Day Surgery theatres
Surgical Admissions Lounge
Pre-operative Assessment Unit
Anaesthetics Department
Critical Care
Decontamination Department
To be responsible for ensuring that within all specific work areas all local and national performance targets and objectives are met.
To be responsible for ensuring the operational delivery of services; leading and effectively implementing change management initiatives to improve service provision.
To influence and lead on the strategic development and service improvement of services in conjunction with and in support of the Clinical Director.
To work with the Clinical Director, Theatres and Anaesthetics to deliver the objectives of the Theatres Services Department.
To provide management support to the Anaesthetic Department, Critical Care and Decontamination Department.
To participate in the Trust’s on-call manager rota.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
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