Detailed job description and main responsibilities The vision of this Trust is to be recognised by the people of Bolton and beyond as an excellent provider of health and care services and a great place to work. We are striving to attract, recruit and retain high calibre skilled staff which reflect our communities. We are an inclusive employer who trains and develops our staff in a positive learning environment. We aim to be consciously inclusive and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed. We would particularly encourage candidates from a black and minority ethnic (BAME) background and candidates with health conditions or impairments.

Person specification Educational & Qualifications Essential criteria

• Degree or equivalent experience or training, plus further staff and project management knowledge to post graduate diploma level equivalent.
• Certificate in Management Studies or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of continuing professional development.

General Experience Essential criteria

• Experience of managing and leading healthcare services within a healthcare setting.
• Experience of working within complex organisations.
• Experience of managing change and developing practice.
• Evidence of partnership working across organisational boundaries.
• Problem solving.
• Experience of staff management
• Proven track record of achieving healthcare targets
• Proven track record of partnership working to develop services
• Proven track record of delivering challenging objectives to a deadline

Desirable criteria

• Experience of managing budgets and advising budget holders of smaller delegated budgets
• Experience of risk management.
• Experience in developing business cases and leading projects through to completion and evaluation.
• Experience of working in an acute environment.

Skills Essential criteria

• Analytical skills and ability to think strategically.
• Interpersonal skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to deal with conflict management and stressful/hostile situations.
• Innovative and creative in producing future service developments.
• Ability to manage HR issues.
• Leadership skills - able to cope with a diverse teams located on multiple sites.
• Excellent time management and strong planning/ organisational skills
• Computer literacy.
• Good presentation skills
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and judgement in identifying key issues
• Effective decision making
• Strong persuasive and influencing skills

Desirable criteria

• Skills in negotiation
• Knowledge of the political environment within which the NHS operates

Knowledge Essential criteria

• Knowledge across a wide range of health related issues.
• Knowledge of evidence based practice
• Knowledge of modernisation and change techniques

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of current issues relating to the departments.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management.
• Impact - uses a variety of methods to gain support for ideas, strategies and values.

Other Essential criteria

• Ability to lead and manage a team in the delivery of patient care across multiple sites
• Assertive, confident and able to work on own initiative
• Self-motivated - possesses high internal work standards, sets stretching yet attainable goals; desires to do things better and to measure progress against targets.
• The ability to communicate effectively in English
• Motivation - driven by a genuine desire and concern for the quality and appropriateness of patient services.
• Ability to function under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and personal development.

The vision of this Trust is to be recognised by the people of Bolton and beyond as an excellent provider of health and care services and a great place to work. We are striving to attract, recruit and retain high calibre skilled staff which reflect our communities. We are an inclusive employer who trains and develops our staff in a positive learning environment. We aim to be consciously inclusive and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed. We would particularly encourage candidates from a black and minority ethnic (BAME) background and candidates with health conditions or impairments.
From time to time we may need to close a vacancy early when in receipt of a sufficient number of applications. If you are interested in this post and wish to be considered, we strongly advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as poss