Description
We are seeking an experienced and motivated General Manager to lead Cancer Services at Darent Valley Hospital. Working alongside the Cancer Lead Nurse and Cancer Clinical Director, you will coordinate cancer pathways across the Trust, supporting safe, effective care and the delivery of national performance standards within agreed budgets.
The General Manager will provide operational leadership for Cancer Services, working with clinical, nursing and corporate colleagues to improve patient pathways, experience and service performance. You will lead the implementation of national cancer pathway guidance, ensuring resources are aligned to demand and agreed pathway timescales. Responsibilities will include performance monitoring, budget management, business and capacity planning, workforce development and service improvement.
Key responsibilities:
- Coordinate cancer pathways across the Trust, working closely with the Cancer Lead Nurse, Cancer Clinical Director and divisional teams.
- Deliver national and local performance standards, monitoring progress and taking corrective action where required.
- Implement national guidance and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of cancer pathways.
- Contribute to strategic, business, capacity and efficiency planning, aligning resources with patient needs and service demand.
- Manage delegated budgets in accordance with the Trusts financial instructions and schemes of delegation.
- Analyse complex performance information and contribute to Board-level reports covering workforce, activity, finance and quality.
- Support the development of clinical leadership for individual cancer pathways and lead change across services and divisional boundaries.
- Provide leadership to staff, supporting recruitment, retention, development and workforce planning.
- Build effective relationships with clinical teams, corporate services and partner organisations.
- Involve patients, carers and staff in service development and respond appropriately to complaints and concerns.
- Support governance and assurance processes, including risk management, incident investigations and the implementation of improvement actions.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Trust policies and health and safety requirements.
- Participate in the operational on-call rota.
The post requires significant NHS service management experience, strong leadership skills and the ability to influence across multidisciplinary teams. You will need to be flexible, objective and assertive, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure to achieve challenging deadlines.
In return, we offer a salary of £68,852 to £79,638 per annum, a permanent full-time contract, and the opportunity to work in an inclusive and diverse organisation committed to Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).