Job overview

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.

Partnership working is key to this role. Working with internal and system partners, you will ensure that our services are optimised to best support patient and staff experience across our Trust and System. You will utilise your extensive collaborative and influencing skills to deliver the business as usual and support the implementation of major projects and transformation work, including HTP (hospital transformation programme).

Main duties of the job

• Oversight of Divisional operational performance and supporting service development.
• Monitor and review business and service activity and performance at all levels across all dimensions of care and delivery.
• Establish and implement patient pathway processes to ensure effective flow across all inpatient areas within the Division.
• To oversee substantial budgets for all services within the Centres for a significant number of staff. Ensuring that services are delivered within agreed financial plans and budgets, including any agreed cost efficiency improvements.
• To ensure that all business is carried out in accordance with the Trust’s Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions.
• To ensure robust processes are embedded in the Division for oversight of Cost Improvement Programmes.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clinicians  to facilitate a patient safety approach to service developments and service improvements. 
• Support clinicians to deliver service improvement projects .
• To have the development, planning and implementation of identified Divisional Business Cases.

Working for our organisation

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!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.