Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Assistant Directorate Manager
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An exciting opportunity within the Surgery Division
This role is integral to support the operational management of services, ensuring key national standards are met and support the restoration of elective services.
Responsibilities
The post holder will have responsibility for an agreed set of specialties within the Directorate and will assist the Directorate Manager with the delivery of corporate policy, business planning, and service development in line with the Trust’s vision, values, and strategic goals.
- Lead the delivery of a range of national and locally agreed operational standards across their designated specialties.
- Be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the specialty and optimize capacity to ensure waiting times are kept low.
- Have specific budgetary responsibility for a defined group of medical secretaries and work in close conjunction with them to ensure that all pertinent key performance indicators (KPIs) are achieved, in particular the 18-week and cancer targets.
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About Dudley Group
At the Dudley Group, our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world-class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all.” We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
NHS People Promise
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high-quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
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Inclusive Environment
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve.
Opportunities for Development
Dudley Group offers many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
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Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Jenny Workman
- Job title: Directorate Manager
- Email address: jenny.workman@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01384 561111 extension 2591
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