Associate Group Manager

The Associate Group Manager supports the Group Manager for Trauma & Orthopaedics, Plastic Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery and provides a managerial focus with the Clinical Lead in the development and provision of a comprehensive, high quality, patient centred service within the resources available.

The post has key functions: operational management of the speciality, including the delivery of performance against financial and activity targets; supporting the development and delivery of service strategy; organisational development and the management of risk. The successful applicant will also regularly work alongside the wider group to support the flow of patients through the hospital.

Lead and manage the specialty, ensuring clear communication and robust implementation of policy, business objectives and agreed targets.

Chair and lead meetings, working with the Group Manager, Modern Matron and Clinical Director to ensure sound operational management of all areas with robust, reviewable systems.

Manage the operational performance of the speciality to achieve delivery of national and local targets, the development and delivery of improvement plans and re-engineering of roles/models of care.

In liaison with the Group Finance Manager agree and deliver against financial and activity profiles for the speciality/departments, identify risks and implement and review risk reduction strategies.

Implement and review robust systems and processes so that speciality budgets are effectively managed and financial balance is achieved, within Trust budgetary rules, Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions.

Implement HR and governance strategies and policies within the speciality in order to achieve compliancy with Trust policies and procedures, best practice, relevant legislation and regulatory provisions.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Operational Management

Strategic and Service Development

Organisational Development

Risk Management

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.