Service Manager - Theatres & Anaesthetics

We are delighted to offer the opportunity of joining DAS Division in the post of Service Manager for Theatres & Anaesthetics. This post involves cross site working and you will need to be able to travel between sites. This is an exciting time to join the team with a large investment in theatre services and the chance to support the development and opening of our new Sussex Surgical Centre in Eastbourne.
The post holder will need have current or very recent theatre or similar clinical area leadership experience. You will need to be able to work with the General Manager, Head of Nursing and Anaesthetic team to lead the Theatre Modernisation agenda and deliver on the productivity and efficiency objectives to achieve optimum scheduling and utilisation of theatres and anaesthetics resources.
The post holder will need to have excellent communication skills, be able to collaborate and work with a wide range of clinical services, the ability to analyse and present data, problem solve and be able to work under their own initiative.
We are a supportive and inclusive Divisional Team and would facilitate Senior Leadership development opportunities and agree a personal development plan., Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Service Manager for Theatres and Anaesthetics plays a crucial role in ensuring the seamless delivery of theatres and anaesthetics cross site. Working alongside a Service Manager counterpart and with support from the Head of Nursing for Theatres and clinical lead of Anaesthetics you will immerse yourself in all aspects of the operational running of the cross site Theatre complex and Anaesthesia, from supporting projects to taking ownership of day-to-day operations. Your responsibilities will span across various areas within the department and establishing relationships across the Trust ensuring robust systems and processes are in place to ensure safety, satisfaction, efficiency and productivity. This role requires enthusiasm, passion, and effective leadership to achieve an outstanding experience for our patients, staff and users. The Service Manager will support the General Manager, Clinical lead and HoN in the delivery
of the modern theatre agenda and key performance and efficiency objectives., + The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.
Our mission is to:
+ Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.
Our strategic objectives are to:
+ Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
+ Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences.
+ Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.
Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:
+ Safe
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+ Responsive and
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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 7,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good' Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come., We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.