Assistant General Manager, Band 6

The Assistant General Manager has responsibility for assisting with the day-to-day management of defined clinical areas/departments/activities.

The post holder reports directly to the Deputy General Manager for GI Surgery and supports the General Manager and Deputy General Manager in the delivery of waiting time targets across the surgical specialties as well as leading agreed service improvement initiatives/projects. The post holder will work in close partnership with multidisciplinary teams to drive improvement, embed change and standardise practice, based on local requirements, national guidelines and clinical best practice.

The Assistant General Manager provides leadership and support in a complex and rapidly changing environment ensuring the access target milestones are met and that data quality and validation of waiting lists are delivered according to agreed timescales and within available resources.

Main duties of the job

To support the General Manager to achieve maximum wait targets across the Service Line.

To contribute to the redesign, development and implementation of new processes within the speciality to improve patient pathways, access and quality of care.

Line management duties relating to recruitment, performance management, appraisal and development of staff within specific areas of the Division/Service Line.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates hospitals on our two main sites in Cheltenham and Gloucester, and we're one of the largest NHS trusts in the country.

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.