Directorate Support Manager - Gastroenterology
An opportunity has arisen for a Directorate Support Manager to joint us on a 7 month fixed term / secondment basis.
You will work within the wider directorate of Gastroenterology, working alongside an operational team of staff including the Senior Operational Manager, Service Manager, Lead Manager and workforce co\-ordinator.
You will work closely with other members of the multi disciplinary team to ensure safe timely and effective service delivery.
You will support the safe, timely and effective delivery of Gastroenterology services across Bury, Rochdale and Oldham Hospital.
Assist the Senior Operational Manager, Service Manager and Lead Manager with the management of the RTT and support the achievement of the RTT pathway
Assist the Senior Operational Manager, Service Manager and Lead Manager with the management of the cancer pathway and support the achievement of the cancer pathway
Attend RTT performance meetings with directorate and clinical teams when required.
To support the tracking of patients and escalation of patient treatment in relation to delays in treatment to the MDT team
Liaise with the Lead Manager where additional capacity is required for patients to be seen within appropriate timescales. Early escalation of potential capacity problems. Escalate issues which may impede compliance to the Lead and Service Manager in a timely manner and collaboratively work up recovery plans.
To support the Directorate in the monitoring of the theatre and outpatient capacity and utilisation of sessions
To plan and monitor the use of the theatre lists to ensure maximum utilisation
To work closely with the Consultant team to manage capacity and demand
Assist in the investigation of complaints/incidents/PALS
To assist the directorate in the development and implementation of policy, business planning, business objectives and service developments.
Assist service leads in meeting performance management requirements of the services, including, RTT, Patient Flow, Sickness and absence, quality and activity targets.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values \- care , appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work\-life balance.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
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