Non Clinical - Centre Manager

  • Department SAC Management Team
  • Salary £64,455.00 – £74,896 per annum
  • Closing Date 31/01/2026
  • Interview Date 25/02/2026
  • Location The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 8b
  • Job ref 223-CMR-960
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Permanent
  • Hours 37.5 hours per week

Job overview

The post holder has the responsibility for the business and performance management of the Centre ensuring that all performance targets for Cancer, Referral to Treatment (RTT), DM01 and Urgent and Emergency Care are met alongside all strategical objectives. The postholder is responsible for managing capacity and demand and ensuring high productivity within theatres and outpatients throughout all subspecialties in order to achieve targets whilst remaining within its allocated budget.

The postholder will be responsible for implementing and supporting a robust strategic approach to service improvement and process redesign. The postholder will contribute to the annual Operational Planning process and will be responsible for producing business plans and business cases to support development and future growth within the centre. The postholder will also be responsible for undertaking a thorough evaluation of business cases, post implementation. They will also play an active role in identifying and achieving Cost Improvement Programmes for the Centre, contributing to the financial balance of the Division.

Main duties of the job

·    Support the Divisional Director of Operations in defining the strategic direction for the Centre.

·    Provide professional leadership within the Centre to ensure the delivery of safe, high quality and effective patient services using data/information to inform decision making.

·    Develop long term strategies to ensure the sustainability of the Centre including finance and workforce allocations in line with organisational and National objectives.

·    Drive transformational change, reform, and innovation across all areas within the Centre ensuring high productivity across key areas.

·         Ensure infrastructure is in place to support the delivery of high-quality services within the Centre making sure that staff training needs are met and annual appraisals are in place to support staff.

·         To ensure a regular physical presence within all areas of the Centre in order to provide appropriate leadership

·         Support the Job planning process along with the Clinical Director.

 ·        To ensure that robust methods of communication are in place throughout the Centre and that staff are kept informed of current performance for Cancer, RTT, DM01, emergency care, finance position, cost improvement programmes and workforce development opportunities.

 To attend meetings on behalf of the Division ensuring that information is disseminated to other colleagues within the Divisional team.

Working for your organisation

This is an exciting time to be joining the Surgery, Anaesthetics, Critical Care and Cancer Division as we embark on a journey of transformation and innovation. We are a friendly, innovative and business focussed team located at the two main sites within the Trust, at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital Telford, with a strong and committed leadership team, led by a robust Divisional triumvirate

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

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The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

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If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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