Theatres Operational Improvement Manager – Candidate Ref No. 279687883

Matthew Wood — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 09:31:50 +0000

RGN qualified Operational Manager with a strong background in management of operating theatres wards, sterile services and critical care.
Broad understanding of overall hospital function and structure in terms of regulation, audit and governance, both financial and clinical.
Ensured Theatre Utilisation Statistics were utilised to drive efficiency within perioperative medicine.
Reviewed and made recommendations surrounding anaesthetic Pre-operative assessment.- GAP Analysis to AAGBI guidance.
Created and introduced of ‘Fit and Well’ Questionnaire.
Successfully managed RTT targets across Services.
Ensured Capital Bids were submitted and business plans were completed to see through purchases of major equipment.
Reviewed Winter Plans and activities across multiple hospital sites.
Chaired Rapid Improvement Event Meetings.
Proactive attitude with the drive to deliver above and beyond expected results.

Interim Deputy Head of Operations – Medicine

Matthew Wood — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 14:10:43 +0000

Daily rate: Band 8a
Start date: November 2017
Duration: 5 Months
Location: North West

To act as an integral member of the Divisional senior management team on both strategic and operational matters within the Medicine directorate.
Attend / chair committees and management groups as required.
Support the Divisional management function including strategic change management, service developments and improvements which reflect the overall Trust and Division objectives.
Assist with projects which may cross Divisions and require input from commissioning bodies and external agencies.
Contribute towards the financial management of the Division ensuring any opportunities for increased efficiency are realised.
Work closely with lead clinicians and senior managers to project manage the delivery of improvements.
To be responsible for the operational management and performance for Medicine in conjunction with clinical leads.
Work with the Divisional Head of Nursing and operational department leads to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services within Medicine.
To line manage admin staff including the Business Support Manager and pathway co-ordinators.