Job overview

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust.** 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established Directorate operational management team in the delivery of projects, performance standards and day to day services.

Planned Care are committed to supporting aspiring leaders throughout the trust and are looking for an experienced operational manager who can adapt to a challenging and fast-paced environment.

The role will provide an opportunity to work across a diverse range of booking teams  and services and the post holder will demonstrate a proactive and agile approach to ensuring the effective delivery of all key access targets.

We welcome applicants who are highly motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills and a strong operational background to support the delivery of high quality and efficient patient care. Applicants should be educated to degree level or have equivalent operational experience, be committed to personal development, have a visionary approach to change and be keen to work alongside clinical colleagues to develop and implement lasting service improvements.

We encourage all individuals who are interested in the role to contact the recruiting manager before applying. For an informal discussion please contact  Katie Hankinson 01625 663761

Hours per week: 22.5

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the planning and delivery of services in conjunction with the Directorate Management Team
• To be a key member of the operational management team, taking full responsibility for actions and for keeping other team members fully informed at all times
• To be responsible for management, coordination, recording and monitoring of independent sector activity.
• To lead and support quality improvement and transformation within operational services by developing, structuring and ensuring delivery of programmes of work.
• To be responsible for a person-centred service that is responsive, flexible and adaptable
• To work closely with key stakeholders including specialty teams, clinicians and support services to develop services and maintain performance standards.
• To provide support to Operational Managers as required
• To attend meetings as required and to deputise for the Operational Teams as appropriate
• To take a proactive role in ensuring systems are in place to support organisational and cultural change initiatives
• To manage specialities within scope of the role as agreed by the Operational Manager.

Working for our organisation

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care,  delivering the right care first time, every time.