Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
General Manager
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Job Opportunity: General Manager - Surgical Division
This is an exciting opportunity to join the surgical division at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust for a 12-month fixed term or supported secondment post.
About the Role
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic General Manager to join our busy and fast-paced Surgical division.
- Working alongside a multidisciplinary team to support and ensure we provide a high standard of care to our patients in various specialties within the general surgery directorate.
- To provide timely, efficient, and effective Directorate management support ensuring that a responsive, innovative, safe service is provided to the highest possible standards, in line with Trust and Divisional Strategy.
- To have a high degree of autonomy at an operational level and significant frontline presence. To deputise for the Director of Operations - Surgery.
- To work with the clinical teams to ensure that clinical safety and quality are maintained alongside the business integrity of the Directorate.
- In conjunction with the Clinical Teams, ensure that all performance targets are met and to problem-solve as appropriate, developing and implementing sustainable solutions in conjunction with clinical and managerial colleagues and others across the hospital.
- To be a key member of the Divisional Management Team, taking full responsibility for actions and for keeping other team members fully informed at all times.
- Central to this role is working in partnership with colleagues to work towards and ensure aligned developments and shared best practice across the Trust.
- The jobholder will be expected to work with minimum supervision and to coordinate their activities to ensure an efficient service is provided.
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About the Trust
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust provides acute and community health services. Hospital services are provided at Calderdale Royal Hospital (CRH) and at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary (HRI).
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- With over 6000 employees and a turnover of in excess £400m, the Trust has an exceptional reputation for service delivery.
- The Trust’s Vision is that - “Together we will deliver outstanding compassionate care to the communities we serve”.
This vision is underpinned by four fundamental or ‘Pillars’ of behavior that guide all colleagues in the way they work.
- We put people first
- We ‘go see’ (learning from others)
- We work together to get results
- We do the must dos (ensuring regulatory and statutory compliance)
The Trust’s aim is to deliver one culture of care which means that we care for our colleagues in the same way that we care for our patients - ensuring colleague wellbeing remains a priority.
Contact Information
For further details/informal visits, contact:
- Name: Laura Cooper
- Job Title: Director of Operations
- Email Address: laura.cooper@cht.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 07771667710
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