• Reporting to the Divisional Director this post will provide operational management and support to a number of services including, Obs, Gynae and Cancer.
• Provide strong and effective leadership to specific clinical and non-clinical teams and individuals.
• Ensure the achievement of national access targets including 18 week RTT and cancer targets.
• Support the establishment of a clear vision for these specific work areas with senior colleagues to create a working environment that empowers staff to achieve optimal performance.
• Support the clinical team and other Divisional managers in ensuring the speciality are able to deliver safe and effective services
• Contribute to the wider management of the Directorate and of the Trust on specific projects as and when appropriate.

• Responsibility for the production of service plans and the coordination and management of the Medicine Directorate service developments.
• Develop and set objectives and standards for Medicine in accordance with overall divisional and service policies and strategies.
• Be responsible for the implementation of effective and appropriate performance management systems and processes.
• Provide a clear sense of purpose and leadership by being visible and accessible to staff, patients and the public.
• Oversee and manage the organisation of medical staff at all levels to cover the needs of the service.
• Develop and introduce process changes to ensure delivery of activity plans and achievement of access targets within the Medicine.
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with colleagues in clinical professions, both internal and external, to ensure sharing of best practice.

Key deliverables:

• This post will provide general operational management and business support to the cardiology department.
• Taking on specific projects for the cardiology division and deputising for the DM at meetings.
• Oversee the day-to-day business management of the cardiology service
• Manage Laboratories, diagnostics, 18 weeks RTT and fast track clinics.
• Provide strong and effective leadership to specific clinical and non-clinical teams and individuals.
• Support the establishment of a clear vision for these specific work areas with senior colleagues to create a working environment that empowers staff to achieve optimal performance.
• Contribute to the wider management of the directorate and of the Trust on specific projects and transformation as and when appropriate.

If you are interested in finding out more regarding this opportunity, please email your CV to m.wood@first-clinical.co.uk and we can schedule a time to speak.