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A Vacancy at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.


Are you ready to take on a high-impact leadership role in a fast-paced healthcare environment?Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Foundation Trustis seeking an energetic and forward-thinkingDeputy General Managerto join our Acute & Emergency Medicine team. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth delivery of services across two busy sites, supporting the General Manager while being backed by a talented team of dedicated service managers.

Job Overview:As Deputy General Manager, you will be a key driver of operational excellence. Working closely with the General Manager, you’ll help lead the delivery of high-quality, patient centred care, improve service performance, and manage day-to-day operations across our Acute and Emergency services. Supported by a strong and capable team, you’ll oversee patient flow, resource management, and lead improvement programmes across our busy front line services.
• Lead a dynamic team in a vital healthcare setting.
• Make a direct impact on patient care and service delivery.
• Work across two diverse sites, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Be part of a supportive leadership structure, driving innovation and improvement.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Accountable to the General Manager, and working in partnership with Service Directors and Matrons, the Deputy General Manager (DGM) will support in the operational delivery of Emergency and Acute services, focussing on delivery of the A&E waiting time standards, financial performance, governance, change and business development across the directorate. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring good governance and processes for monitoring delivery against all KPIs are in place.



The Deputy General Manager will play an important role overseeing development of the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) pathway, ensuring the smooth transition of patients between primary care, ED and Ambulatory Emergency Care (AEC). The DGM will ensure this is a seamless pathway at the CWH site and will line manage the Service Managers based within A&E and Acute Medicine to ensure continuity across the entire service within the Trust.



Ensuring the smooth flow of patients through A&E, for any acutely unwell patients requiring admission to an acute assessment unit, the DGM will be responsible for ensuring adequate levels of medical staffing with the support of a team of medical rota coordinators. Furthermore, the DGM will support in the development of strategic discharge pathways in collaboration with the site team.



The Deputy General Manager will work alongside the General Manager in the delivery of the

Directorate financial, quality, performance, productivity and workforce targets, agreed as part of the Divisions business planning, appraisal and personal development process. There will be an important component of the role which requires the successful candidate to have a transformational mind-set, approaching challenges with an inquisitive and constructively critical perspective where innovative solutions are found to complex problems.



The Deputy General Manager will be accountable for establishing and maintaining effective structures and systems of control for the management of staff, including recruitment, appraisal, continuing professional development and support of the Trust’s Human Resource policies and procedures predominantly at the Chelsea and Westminster site, but ensuring continuity at the West Middlesex University Hospital site.



The Deputy General Manager will be expected to establish collaborative relationships with colleagues, working in partnership within the Trust and with external agencies to ensure delivery of the division’s business plan and strategic vision.



The Deputy General Manager will ensure that line management of his or her staff is undertaken professionally and that each member of staff has a development and training plan consistent with Divisional and Trust objectives. The candidate will be required to line manage the Service Managers to deliver an effective and aligned service across the organisation and support all the staff whom the Service Managers are responsible for the line management of.



The Deputy General Manager will be expected to work between the two main hospital sites, delivering a consistent level of cover and leadership between the sites.


This advert closes on Thursday 28 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.


An exciting opportunity for an Experienced, Motivated, Dynamic Registered Health Professional to join the Fracture Clinic Team at University Hospitals.

Supporting the running of the Fracture Clinic Services, as part of the wider Clinical Support Services Outpatients team.

The Fracture Clinic will incorporate the Trauma and Elective clinics, Virtual Fracture Clinic and Plaster Room Services (Adult, Paediatric and Outreach Teams).

Please note that as part of this role you will be expected to currently hold or complete the British Orthopaedic Association, British Casting Certificate.

For more information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Elizabeth Moore, Clinical Nurse Manager, Fracture Clinic. 02476966345

You will support the current management team in the running and development of the Fracture Clinic services.

Using UHCWi methodology to identify areas for improvement, to enhance the patient journey and improve/maintain staff wellbeing and morale.

You will help maintain a safe environment for patients and staff by monitoring health and Safety / Risk assessments, ensuring effective roster management and day to day skill mix, performing local and Trust wide audits - monitoring trends and acting on results.

Working with wider teams within the Trust to support sickness absence, effective use of resources and finance, and providing a sound learning environment for students and learners.


• Accountable for own actions in accordance with own governing body e.g. British Orthopaedic Association, Nursing and Midwifery Council - Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
• Effectively communicate information regarding clinical decisions, policy and care pathways to patients/carers and the multi-professional team.
• A skilled practitioner and clinical leader providing support to the management team, participating in service/policy development. The post holder will deputise in the absence of the clinic manager and will be responsible for the management of the team in their absence

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.
• Support the management of clinical and operational processes within the Fracture Clinic, liaising with members of the Multidisciplinary Teams of all groups involved e.g., Trauma and Orthopaedics (adult and Paediactrics), Emergency Department. Identifying areas of service improvement and implementing improvements with the team using UHCWi methodology. Leading the service as an autonomous practitioner, providing a high standard of care to the patient group
• Responsible for clinical assessment of a group of patients in accordance with own qualification, ensuring appropriate care is planned, implemented, and evaluated/audited. Ensuring patient information is up to date and acting as patient advocate where necessary.
• Organisation of and participation in cross-departmental/organisational activities including HR, sickness management, resourcing, and bleep-holder responsibilities as appropriate.
• Demonstrate highly technical and/or practical clinical skills, to ensure optimum patient management including, in accordance with own registration; complex patient monitoring, wound management, medicines management, safeguarding procedures and equipment maintenance - acting as a resource and role model for junior staff.
• Develop and educate staff and students, participating in supervision, mentorship and appraisal as required. Monitoring mandatory training compliance of self and others to ensure it is completed in a timely manner.
• Manage expected and unexpected clinical events requiring varying levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need.
• Support patients, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g., imparting bad news or following an unexpected event.
• Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards. Supporting the development of local risk assessments as necessary.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times. Using audit tools to monitor this.
• To be responsible for the ordering and maintenance of stock levels within the Fracture Clinic, liaising with materials management and participating in product evaluation and research. Ensure materials are cost effective and also appropriate for the treatments provided.
• To support the management of staffing roster, using the e-roster system. Ensuring safe, effective skill mix and staffing levels to support clinics. Ensuring the staffing levels are safe and also cost effective.
• Utilise and ensure self and others utilise information and IT systems effectively to ensure patient information and outcomes are recorded accurately and timely. Ensuring all actions and patient care is documented accurately and legibly as per Trust policy. Keeping up to date and acting as point of contact for developments in IT systems – cascading information to staff where necessary.
• Support and carry out local, Trust wide and national audits in a timely manner, analysing results and and formulating action plans with the management team to maintain and improving standards to meet KPI’s etc

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


This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Nov 2024

A new opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the existing Network Team in the capacity of Technical Services Manager - Networks.

The successful applicant is to be recruited on an permanent basis and will support the Network Team in their efforts to administer, configure and troubleshoot the LAN, WAN and wireless technologies, as well as VOIP telephony infrastructure and more, through planned project work and reactive daily activities. Existing networking experience or a demonstrable capacity to learn quickly and pick up new skills is required to benefit from this role.

The successful candidate is expected to embody the Trust Values whilst liaising with and supporting a wide range of staff within the organisation, ensuring the best possible service is provided to all service users in a timely and effective manner.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic technical team committed to delivering new and emerging technologies fundamental to the successful delivery of clinical safety, quality, and excellent patient care.

This post will involve a mixture of office and home working.
• Use ITIL principles to record, manage and monitor the progress of all jobs, incidents and changes to their resolution, including invoking escalation procedures where appropriate and keeping users and other relevant staff informed of progress
• Make a positive contribution to Customer Relationship Management by ensuring that customers and other relevant staff are notified in a timely and professional manner of updates and changes made which affect the operation of specific ICT services.
• Use ITIL principles to manage assets, stock and consumables to provide a 24/7 service and produce management reports as required

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.
• Manage the successful planning, development and implementation of designated network, security and VOIP projects that impact the Trust against agreed project plans to time and within constraints, using PRINCE 2 methodologies
• Take day-to-day responsibility for specific development work on network and computer systems liaising with associated and related IT and project teams, taking full account of user requirements and business objectives.
• Support more junior ICT Services members in the execution of their job role.
• Skilled in the development and management of technologies such as secure software defined wired and wireless networks, firewalls, cloud networking, wide area networks, VOIP and Video Conferencing
• Produce and maintain documentation required for the lifecycle of on-going and new systems including the production of policies and procedures
• Participate in system procurements, including drafting of procurement documentation and supplier evaluations
• Develop and maintain strong communications links with key stakeholders conveying complex issues and negotiating desired outcomes
• Liaise with other ICT Services staff, as required, to ensure the overall integrity and smooth running of the service.

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


This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

This recruitment process will see the appointment of two candidates for two separate roles.

Operational Support Manager - Theatres, Anaesthetics & Perioperative Assessment

Operational Support Manager - Critical Care, Pain Management & Vascular Access

Please note, that following the successful completion of a competency framework, the successful candidates will progress into a Band 7 Operational and Performance Manager. Further details can be provided at interview. Expected progression to band 7 would be within 18 months.

The purpose of the role is to provide operational and senior administrative support to services within a clinical group. The role will support the operational delivery of a high quality, efficient and patient centred service in line with national and local Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).

The post holder will provide operational support to the service leadership team in the smooth running of the service. The post will specifically help support the Operations and Performance Manager in the management of administration teams and functions, waiting list management and scheduling of patients to ensure that KPIs and national NHS standards are met, within available resources, ensuring effective patient care within a timely manner.

The role will include line management, provision of complex or sensitive information across a wide range of teams and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to enable delivery of patient care.
1. Line management of service administrative and clerical teams, ensuring that Mandatory Training, Appraisals and Sickness Management is up to date and in line with Trust policies and procedures.
2. Effective management of both inpatient and outpatient waiting lists, ensuring optimal use of hospital resources liaising with Clinical Co-ordinators, Consultants, Health Records staff, Medical Secretaries, Operational Managers, Out-Patients, Private Patient services and Ward Managers.
3. Analyse, manipulate and interpret waiting list data/information to support planning and performance processes and effective resource management within the service.
4. Review, in support of the Operations and Performance Manager, monthly performance metrics and compliance against key performance targets, qualitative indicators and business case benefits realisation targets.

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.
1. Management of cancelled admissions/operations within the department to ensure rescheduled operations and appointments achieve Patient Charter and local standards.
2. Management of DNA rates and supporting implementation of strategies to reduce DNA rates and maximise clinical capacity.
3. Work closely with Clinical Support Services Group to review outpatient clinic and theatre utilisation, to ensure the maximum use of available resources.
4. To provide and receive business performance/sensitive/complex information in an effective manner, communicating across all levels of the department as required.
5. Support the implementation and delivery of business cases, IT System upgrades and other projects within the department as required.
6. Support the management team with coordination of clinical leave requests, travel arrangements, meeting expenses and expenses claims as appropriate, ensuring that Trust policies are adhered to.

For further details please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Sunday 17 Nov 2024

The Estates Property Manager will provide efficient, effective and professional property management services for UHCW NHS Trust to agreed key performance indicators. They will develop strong relationships with landlords, including NHS Property Services, Community Health Partnerships and others as part of the Trusts property portfolio.

Develop and manage formal leases and licences with partners and landlords as appropriate.

Carry out the Tenant Representative function to those buildings where the Trust is tenant.

Working with tenants and landlords to provide “fit for purpose” buildings ensuring appropriate maintenance and landlord services are carried out in line with the agreed formal lease.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
• Responsible for the management of the Community Property Services on behalf of UHCW including the line management to Admin staff.
• Responsible for the liaison and lease negotiations for new property agreements as both tenant and landlord and all commercial related property matters.
• Responsible for the renewals, rates valuations and all associated property matters with NHS Landlords, Private Landlords including PFI/LIFT, Local Authorities and other private and public bodies.
• Responsible for verifying all property related data and updating the Trust property database.
• Devise, implement and manage the Property Asset Management Plan.
• Act as Head Tenant / Tenant Representative function

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.
• Attend all building user group meetings with landlords and ensure service provision is as per the terms of the lease. Ensuring that the maintenance regime is being followed from both an adhoc Planned Preventative Maintenance point of view.
• Take the lead on the search for and setting up new accommodation requirements from feasibility to occupation. This will involve liaising with Trust staff, Lawyers, Land Agents etc.
• To work with all landlords to develop, maintain, implement, monitor and report on property condition, functional suitability, quality and space utilisation.
• Ensure policies and procedures that are necessary to maintain the property management services meet the required standards, are in place and regularly reviewed.
• Ensure that systems are in place so that risk assessments of all the Trusts and designated premises are carried out in accordance with Trust policies.

For further details please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated Midwife to lead on our birth centre and be an advocate for midwifery led care within UHCW.

The post holder will be passionate, accessible and responsive and will be proficient in demonstrating strong leadership skills. You will work collaboratively within the intrapartum areas to facilitate the individual needs of women and their families. The post holder will be required to work closely with the Consultant Midwife, Matrons, Labour Ward Coordinators and Community team.

The post holder will be able to make proactive evidence-based decisions within their scope of professional practice.

You will be expected to lead a team, organise and achieve outlined objectives and goals set within the UHCW vision.

Within the management role you will be required to manage a roster, budget, sickness, appraisals and quality improvement projects.

The Ward Manager post will focus on the day-to-day operational management and leadership for the staff and services provided on the Birth Centre and demonstrate professional expertise supporting MLU care within labour ward if required and for births agreed outside of guidance. The postholder will be expected to maintain clinical expertise, undertaking Band 7 duties in line with the needs of the service and be required to work clinical as required.

Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute to corporate objectives, and performance targets, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.

Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations. Undertake bleep-holder and on call responsibilities for the maternity unit on a regular basis.

A knowledgeable leader and resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice. Will support staff and users in service and policy development within a defined area/specialty.

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.
• Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes.
• Responsible for interdepartmental/organisational activities including HR; budget management; complaints.
• Demonstrate highly technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient management including; complex patient monitoring; equipment management and administration of invasive tests/procedures.
• Responsible for education and development of staff and service in an identified area through appraisal and business planning cycles.
• Utilise and ensure others utilise information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data available.
• Regularly manage expected and unexpected clinical events requiring high but unpredictable levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need.
• Support patients, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g. imparting bad news or following an unexpected event.
• Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
• Ensure an effective learning environment for both students and qualified staff.
• To participate in clinical incident reporting, investigation and clinical audit.
• Will promote positive interpersonal relationships and be confident in challenging poor clinical practice or poor attitude.
• Responsible for interdepartmental/ organisational activities including sickness and absence management, completing appraisals and answering complaints in accordance with expected target times.
• To participate in the on-call rota within the unit to maintain safe staffing.

For further details please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join a rapidly expanding group of clinicians and clinical academics in Endocrinology & Metabolism at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW). The principal focus of the department is upon excellent clinical education and research.

This opportunity has arisen to further expand our academic activity in Endocrinology & Metabolism. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join a rapidly expanding group of clinicians and clinical academics in the Warwickshire Institute for the Study of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism (WISDEM), at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust. The purpose of this post is to project manage research and education/training. You will be encouraged to apply for funding to support further research activities.

The post holder will support the Research & Education Strategy in the creation, planning, coordination, and completion of a portfolio of projects related to WISDEM. They will work with the Clinical Lead to ensure successful delivery of priorities and collaboration activities on time, to quality standards and in a cost-effective manner, adjusting plans and associated activities as required.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Project Management

· Within WISDEM, Lead and manage the successful implementation of projects, including coordination of staff, activities and resources to ensure the successful completion of projects, against agreed project plans to time and within constraints, using an appropriate project management framework (e.g. PM3), incorporating any review processes as necessary.

· Produce and maintain formal project documentation required throughout project lifecycles including the production of policies and procedures, detailed project plan(s) covering setting up and then managing the various work packages, identifying key milestones and resource and risk implications for consideration by appropriate boards and groups as appropriate.

· Manage project performance in respect of delivery of key project milestones/ deliverables, by establishing formal reporting arrangements on progress.

· Liaise closely with the relevant project and funding officers to provide progress and financial reports and forecasts, in compliance with reporting requirements.

· Determine and manage risks and issues, including managing project budgets, mitigating them as far as possible and escalating them as required.

· Lead the delivery of project plans, allocating tasks as appropriate, identifying risks, issues and dependencies, considering best practice and current options and ultimately making recommendations in the best interest of the project.

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.

Planning and Organising

· Demonstrate the ability to manage own and others workload effectively.

· Ensure that workload is planned effectively to meet a number of complex deadlines.

· Effectively deal with unplanned events, which may impact on the smooth running of projects. Identify and implement action/plans on day-to-day issues or in agreement with the Clinical Lead for management issues.

· Play a leading role in project team meetings, Steering Committee and other governance and oversight committees, and participate in project procedure reviews and setting standards for project protocols.

Managing – People and Resources

· Take responsibility for the supervision and management of research administration and ensuring effective communication.

· Demonstrate the ability to support and supervise research staff effectively, dealing with unexpected issues, eg. Sickness.

· Delegate staff according to skill mix and work load.

Training and Teaching

· Take responsibility for own continuing professional development and maintain own portfolio in line with KSF.

· Recognise gaps in practice knowledge in self and others.

· Supervise and train new and junior staff in the performance of their duties to ensure that project protocol and Research Governance is observed.

Research and development

· Produce summary reports and material for WISDEM departmental meetings or funding bodies as required.

· Responsible for the on-going development and quality of research systems e.g. databases.

· Provide project management expertise in the organisation and monitoring of the project and other internal/external studies as appropriate.

· Co-ordinate the production of research management protocols for individual projects in liaison with Clinical Lead and research personnel.

· Abilityto think and react appropriately to adverse conditions e.g. high stress levels.

· Manual handling tasks e.g. carrying notes or moving research equipment.

For further details please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

The post holder will ensure that professional and National standards are met and will act as a positive role model to junior team members following the nursing and midwifery Council (NMC), Health Professional Council (HPC) and KEVII Code of Conduct.

Responsible to the Theatre Manager you will provide leadership to the theatre by assisting the theatre manager when on leave.

The post holder is a key member of the group Management Team contributing to financial balance within their area of responsibility. The deputy Theatre Manager will also provide knowledge in the delivery of the patient safety and governance agenda within theatres and associated areas by working collaboratively with the Theatre Manager and Theatre Governance and IPC lead.

Theatres at UHCW

Main Theatres at UHCW consists of 22 Theatres. Here in main Theatres, we provide both emergency and elective care and specialise in cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Robotic surgery, ophthalmology, joint replacements, plastic, colorectal and general suregery, in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and maternal health, and kidney transplants. We are also a designated major trauma and cancer centre.

We are immensely proud of our enviable reputation for patient care, clinical teaching and innovation. Our hospital boasts some of the most modern equipment available anywhere in the NHS and we continue to attract internationally renowned specialists to work for us.

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.

Clinical Patient Care

· Maintain high Visibility within the clinical area.

· Deputise for the Theatre Manager as required.

· Prepare for 6: 4: 2 by identifying under and overbooked lists by working with Speciality Band 7 leads.

· Assist in Datix’s investigations.

· Identify and resolve staffing and skill mix discrepancies by daily work review that may impede patient flow and theatre efficiency.

· In conjunction with the Theatre Manager, implement and evaluate cost improvement initiatives.

· Escalate any issues which cannot be resolved to the Theatre Manager or senior management team in their absence.

· Follow Theatre flow standard work.

· Assist in ensuring the “Five Steps to Safer Surgery” initiative including the WHO surgical safety check audits are completed and assist in implementing any actions.

· Ensure that the privacy and dignity of patients whilst in theatre is always upheld.

· Ensure that any safeguarding issues are raised appropriately in relation to vulnerable adults and children.

· Provision of visible leadership within Theatres, empowering and supporting staff to deliver high quality, safe clinical care and improve patient experience throughout the perioperative pathway.

· Manage emergency situations with competence, taking appropriate actions and utilising relevant policies and protocols to support both patients and staff.

· Work collaboratively with other professionals and specialty groups to ensure patients needs are met throughout the perioperative pathway.

· Act in accordance with professional Code of Conduct.

· Ensure own compliance and compliance of others in regard to mandatory training requirements, awareness of professional issues and own professional development.

· Maintain professional registration.

Operational Management

· Work with theatre manager to support the delivery and achievement of Key Performance indicators and patient Access targets.

· Provide specialist knowledge and experience to support the delivery of improvements in theatre efficiency and utilisation, whilst ensuring safe and effective patient care delivery.

· Facilitate with the Theatre Manager that staff and workforce engage in service improvement workstreams within area of responsibility.

· Assist the Theatre Manager in areas of service development and/or improvement.

· Actively promote an open, collaborative and proactive culture between surgical specialities and theatres, identifying and responding to opportunities that may lead to improvements in efficiency and quality.

· Assist in delivering departmental and QIPs meetings.

· Assist the Theatre Manager in clinical operational management of theatres daily.

· Contribute to the manager of the day rota for the group, ensuring attendance at daily operational meetings and providing two-way communication and support between the clinical groups and the theatres teams.

· When deputising for the Theatre Manager provide advice on proposed ad hoc / substantive changes to the theatre schedule, in particular guidance on feasibility of the proposed change from a clinical and staffing perspective. Escalating any issues arising to lead Nurse for Theatres and Anaesthetics.

· Encourage leadership within theatres which facilitates development, support and involvement of all staff.

For further details please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

The post holder will ensure that professional and National standards are met and will act as a positive role model to junior team members following the nursing and midwifery Council (NMC), Health Professional Council (HPC) and KEVII Code of Conduct.

Responsible to the Theatre Manager you will provide leadership to the theatre by assisting the theatre manager when on leave.

The post holder is a key member of the group Management Team contributing to financial balance within their area of responsibility. The deputy Theatre Manager will also provide knowledge in the delivery of the patient safety and governance agenda within theatres and associated areas by working collaboratively with the Theatre Manager and Theatre Governance and IPC lead.

Theatres at UHCW

Main Theatres at UHCW consists of 22 Theatres. Here in main Theatres, we provide both emergency and elective care and specialise in cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Robotic surgery, ophthalmology, joint replacements, plastic, colorectal and general suregery, in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and maternal health, and kidney transplants. We are also a designated major trauma and cancer centre.

We are immensely proud of our enviable reputation for patient care, clinical teaching and innovation. Our hospital boasts some of the most modern equipment available anywhere in the NHS and we continue to attract internationally renowned specialists to work for us.

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.

Clinical Patient Care

· Maintain high Visibility within the clinical area.

· Deputise for the Theatre Manager as required.

· Prepare for 6: 4: 2 by identifying under and overbooked lists by working with Speciality Band 7 leads.

· Assist in Datix’s investigations.

· Identify and resolve staffing and skill mix discrepancies by daily work review that may impede patient flow and theatre efficiency.

· In conjunction with the Theatre Manager, implement and evaluate cost improvement initiatives.

· Escalate any issues which cannot be resolved to the Theatre Manager or senior management team in their absence.

· Follow Theatre flow standard work.

· Assist in ensuring the “Five Steps to Safer Surgery” initiative including the WHO surgical safety check audits are completed and assist in implementing any actions.

· Ensure that the privacy and dignity of patients whilst in theatre is always upheld.

· Ensure that any safeguarding issues are raised appropriately in relation to vulnerable adults and children.

· Provision of visible leadership within Theatres, empowering and supporting staff to deliver high quality, safe clinical care and improve patient experience throughout the perioperative pathway.

· Manage emergency situations with competence, taking appropriate actions and utilising relevant policies and protocols to support both patients and staff.

· Work collaboratively with other professionals and specialty groups to ensure patients needs are met throughout the perioperative pathway.

· Act in accordance with professional Code of Conduct.

· Ensure own compliance and compliance of others in regard to mandatory training requirements, awareness of professional issues and own professional development.

· Maintain professional registration.

Operational Management

· Work with theatre manager to support the delivery and achievement of Key Performance indicators and patient Access targets.

· Provide specialist knowledge and experience to support the delivery of improvements in theatre efficiency and utilisation, whilst ensuring safe and effective patient care delivery.

· Facilitate with the Theatre Manager that staff and workforce engage in service improvement workstreams within area of responsibility.

· Assist the Theatre Manager in areas of service development and/or improvement.

· Actively promote an open, collaborative and proactive culture between surgical specialities and theatres, identifying and responding to opportunities that may lead to improvements in efficiency and quality.

· Assist in delivering departmental and QIPs meetings.

· Assist the Theatre Manager in clinical operational management of theatres daily.

· Contribute to the manager of the day rota for the group, ensuring attendance at daily operational meetings and providing two-way communication and support between the clinical groups and the theatres teams.

· When deputising for the Theatre Manager provide advice on proposed ad hoc / substantive changes to the theatre schedule, in particular guidance on feasibility of the proposed change from a clinical and staffing perspective. Escalating any issues arising to lead Nurse for Theatres and Anaesthetics.

· Encourage leadership within theatres which facilitates development, support and involvement of all staff.

For further details please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

An Exciting Opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Ward Manager at our Hearsall Ward at our Caludon Centre.

The post holder will be responsible for assisting the Ward Manager in all duties relating to the overall continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards of care. They will have regular responsibility for managing the hospital site as nominated bleepholder, triaging all out of hours calls through the duty bleep ensuring these are dealt with effectively or delegated to the appropriate person/service.

Male Treatment Ward
• To manage/co-ordinate, in the absence of the Ward Manager, and lead a team of staff and provide clinical advice and support as necessary.
• To provide effective clinical management to ensure the delivery of a high quality inpatient service.

· To ensure that clinical practice within the area of responsibility is consistent with current knowledge and supports service provision.

· To ensure effective communication and working relationships with the Multi Disciplinary Team and other key providers – statutory and non statutory.

· To ensure and undertake the assessment, planning, evaluation and review of individualised plans of care in conjunction with the patient.

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

These include:

· generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us

· excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more

· salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more

· discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes

· wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more

· staff networks and support groups

We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.


This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024

Deputy Manager - Band 6

Full time, permanent role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Manager to join the brand new Community Mental Health in coventry . This team is proactive in embedding and utilising multidisciplinary roles to provide recovery and outcome focused interventions. The successful candidate will have opportunities in the team to further their career by becoming involved in projects or furthering careers is specific therapies.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they can work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team using evidence based approaches in the delivery of interventions. The team offers interventions to clients in a number of ways that you will be encouraged and supported with, including interventions and care coordination.

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

We are seeking candidates who have some experience of working in mental health settings who are innovative, dynamic and are looking to develop their clinical skills. They will be able to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills and exhibit behaviours that reflect Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust vision and values.

The successful candidate will receive support, managerial and professional supervision from the line manager in the CMHT. Peer support and CPD opportunities are also available and actively encouraged.

This is an exciting time to be part of the Community Mental Team as the service has recently undergone a large review which is in the process of being rolled out across the Trust

The service received an overall rating of Good by the CQC and an Outstanding for care and compassion of which we are rightly proud. We have also been recognised both locally and nationally by receiving awards for the services we provide.

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust provides a full range of expanding physical, mental health and learning disability services to children, young adults, adults and older adults over many sites across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull.

Services are provided to a population of over one million people living in Coventry and Warwickshire and also a wider geographical area in some of our specialist services, we see on average around 5,000 patients every day.

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.


This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust.


The Head of Service will play a key role in providing strong and inspirational leadership to the Children and Young People Services as part of an integrated approach across the Borough working in partnership with key stakeholders across the Children and Young peoples spectrum. The post holder will be expected to support their team, department, and organisation to achieve the organisations values in their day-to-day work.

The Head of Service will be responsible for the delivery of high quality, outcome focused services that meet the needs of the local population. The post-holder will lead the successful delivery and continuous improvement of the service to achieve agreed KPIs including the management of delegated budgets.

Individual will have effective staff management skills, and a strong, compassionate, strengths based, and transformational leadership approach to instill the organisations values and develop the integration of Children and Young People Services supported with effective transition as part of an approach to caring for children, young people and their families within the Coventry and Warwickshire.

The post-holder will provide effective, visible leadership, this includes leading locality-based teams and will therefore be expected to be work at various sites.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

As part of the Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated System we work to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families. This strategic and partnership approach will be vital within this role to achieve quality integrated care. The Head of Service will have a leadership role and therefore work closely with the General Manager, Service Managers and Team Leads and staff groups within services, to represent the Trust as appropriate.

The Head of Service will support the delivery of a programme of change for the benefit of children, young people their families, and staff, including fostering positive relationships with partner agencies including Social Care, Primary Care, Childrens Centres, Education, Schools and Mental Health Services and the Voluntary and Community sector.

The postholder will provide robust and supportive operational management to the children and young people teams across the service to ensure the delivery of agreed priorities, that there is effective rostering and staff management, and deliver agreed KPIs.

The post holder will be responsible for the management of delegated budgets, cost effective use of resources, and the achievement of agreed cost improvement programmes.

The post-holder will be responsible for the accurate input/collation of data and service quality and delivery to meet the requirements of the contract.

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

These include:

· generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us

· excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more

· salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more

· discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes

· wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more

· staff networks and support groups

We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.


This advert closes on Sunday 27 Oct 2024

We are looking for an inspiring leader to join the HIV, Sexual and Gender Health and Dermatology directorate as Junior Service Manager for Dermatology - Chelsea and Westminster Site.

This role includes the primary operational management of our highly acclaimed and innovative Dermatology service at our Chelsea and Westminster Site.

The post holder needs to have a track record of managing and leading teams in a complex and changing environment, a strong sense of initiative and ability to work independently and as a valued member of a team.

We are looking for a professional and highly effective communicator who is able to work well with clinical colleagues and patients.

Experience of RTT and cancer performance managementis essential.

The post holder will be expected to work primarily at the Chelsea Site however cross cover at West Middlesex when necessary and appropriate.

The Junior Service Manager is responsible for the delivery of high quality and efficient patient services in defined clinical areas. The post holder will provide operational management support to the Deputy General Manager and the Service Directors.


The Junior Service Manager will have overall responsibility for performance management (cancer and RTT) of the Dermatology service at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. This will require effective collaboration with corporate admin teams, medics, nurses and other interdependent departments. The Service Manager will work closely and in partnership with other members of the Directorate’s management team, in particular, Service Directors, Consultants, Lead Nurses, Deputy General Manager, General Manager, Matron/Clinical Managers and Charge Nurses to achieve agreed performance, financial productivity targets and clinical quality indicators.


The Junior Service Manager will be responsible for project managing a number of identified innovation projects and service improvement initiatives in Dermatology. The directorate is highly innovative and currently implementing a number of large scale and high profile innovations with reach outside of our department and in some cases sector wide.


The Junior Service Manager will ensure that line management of staff is undertaken professionally and that each member of staff has an appraisal and development and training plan consistent with Directorate, Division and Trust objectives.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.



Roles and Responsibilities
• Provide hands-on operational management to designated areas of the HGD Directorate, ensuring the delivery of services in line with expected service standards.
• Be accountable to the Deputy General Manager and the General Manager for the monitoring and delivery of key quality, productivity and performance targets e.g RTT and Cancer.
• Take responsibility for the investigation and co-ordination of complaints that are predominantly administrative/ medical related within the directorate working closely with the Service Directors, Lead Nurse, medical staff and with the Patient Advisors.
• Manage and implement innovation projects in all areas of the directorate as identified by the Deputy General Manager.
• Be responsible for effective communication including regular team and departmental briefing.
• Promote excellent customer service and patient experience throughout all areas of responsibility, taking remedial action to correct poor and unresponsive service.
• Support the delivery of quality and Clinical Governance objectives such as risk management and incident reporting/investigation.
• Participate in business planning ensuring multi-disciplinary involvement at specialty level in activity and development plans.
• Ensure that clinic templates, procedure schedules and rotas deliver care at times that meet service capacity and patient needs.
• Assist the Deputy General Manager in the production, implementation and revision of operational policies throughout the Directorate, instigating the changes to or implementation of policies and procedures.
• Support completion of patient and staff surveys and other feedback mechanisms, formulating remedial action plans.

Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.


This advert closes on Thursday 31 Oct 2024

To manage Departmental administrative systems, processes and staff developing the service in line with required internal and external standards.

To make informed decisions within area of responsibility, ensuring that agreed standards and targets are met in accordance with Departmental, Trust and National standards, policies and procedures.

To act as a primary source of advice and guidance.

Monitoring and providing reports to Senior Team in line with KPI e.g RTT targets and utilization.

Monitoring and assisting with the investigation of complaints in line with Trust guidelines, policies and procedures, instigating any immediate action required for reasons of health, safety and security.

*** Please be advised that interviews are proposed for 25th October 2024 ***

1. To assume overall responsibility for the administrative business as usual management of the department with specialist knowledge in particular areas in line with service requirements.

This will require:
• Acting as a resource for staff, advising on National, Trust and Departmental Administration policies and procedures.
• Participation in the developing and updating of current local and Trust wide training packages in line with National guidance.
• Participate in strategic, service provider and Trust/Divisional/Departmental meetings, assuming responsibility for administration issues and the impact on resources.
• Responsibility for departmental performance including participation in the setting of objectives and standards.
• Representing the department in appropriate forums.
• Continuous review/updating of administration policies and procedures and supporting documentation and or systems.
• Participating in implementing and developing new processes and guidance for an efficient and effective operation of processes within the Department and Trust.
• Liaise with local ICT helpdesk to raise technical issues relating to relevant departmental IT systems.
• Acting as the lead for managing recruitment, retention and selection of administrative staff including preparation of the appropriate documentation.
• Assuming first line management responsibility in dealing with sickness reviews, disciplinary, capability and grievance issues as required.

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.

1. To ensure an effective internal and external communication system within the department and Trust wide.

This will require:
• Provision of an effective communication system both within the team and to internal and external agencies.
• Providing and improving services in line with Trust objectives and nationally agreed initiatives
• Motivating and persuading staff regarding changes to procedures and current practice
• Providing a point of contact for external agencies to ensure issues are resolved and information shared as appropriate
• Liaise with Local CCG’s, GP surgeries, leads and specialities to ensure issues are resolved and information if communicated between the Trust and it partners.

2. To continually contribute to patient and business improvement Agendas.

This will require:
• Undertaking any project work as directed, including obtaining information from the Internet, collation, manipulation and reporting of data to produce reports and spreadsheets
• Utilising relevant Trust IT systems, as determined by the role, ensuring all relevant patient data is collected and input accurately in line with Trust guidelines. These systems may include iPM, CRRS, Opera and EPR.
• Share ideas for potential service improvement

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


This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Oct 2024

About Us
The Heart of England Co-operative Society is seeking a skilled and passionate Head of Finance to join our Finance team. We are committed to providing outstanding service to our communities while fostering a positive and growth-oriented work environment. If you're looking to make an impact, contribute to continuous improvement, and be part of a supportive team culture, we'd love to hear from you.

Role Overview
As the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for leading the month-end close process, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and providing valuable financial insights to both the executive team and the wider business. This role is a key part of our finance leadership team, requiring hands-on involvement in year-end accounts, liaising with auditors, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead the month-end process to deliver timely financial close.
- Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance and efficiency.
- Provide commercial finance support to aid the monitoring and growth of business plans.
- Prepare ad-hoc financial reports, scenario analyses, and provide actionable insights.
- Enhance cash flow, balance sheet, and profit and loss (P&L) forecasting.
- Review cash flow forecasts to manage debt levels effectively.
- Analyse financial performance against budgets and forecasts, preparing commentary with key recommendations.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes.
- Collaborate across departments to align financial targets and objectives.

What We're Looking For:

Qualifications: A qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) with over 5 years of accounting experience.

Experience:
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.
- Experience with year-end accounts, working with auditors, and managing tax computations.
- Demonstrated experience in managing financial reporting, delivering commercial finance support, and working with large data sets.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a finance team.

Skills:
- Strong analytical skills with great attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced Excel skills, with experience in scenario planning and data analysis.

Attributes:
- A growth mindset with a desire for continuous learning.
- Ability to work as part of a team and foster positive relationships across the Society.
- A passion for innovation and improvement.

Desirable Skills
- Experience using the Access accounting package.
- Previous experience in the retail industry.

Why Join Us?

- Become a vital part of a respected community-focused organisation.
- Opportunity for career growth, with the potential to develop into a senior role as the deputy to the Finance Director.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment that values continuous improvement and innovation.