Deputy Specialty Manager - Anaesthesia, Theatres and ICU

Are you an ambitious operational manager looking to take the next step in your NHS leadership career?, We are seeking a highly motivated Deputy Specialty Manager to join our Anaesthesia team within the Surgery Division. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality services within one of the Trust's largest and most dynamic specialties.

Working closely with the Specialty Manager, Clinical Leads and Matron, you will help lead the operational management of the service, driving performance, supporting service improvement and ensuring patients receive safe, effective and timely care.

You will have the opportunity to influence decision-making, lead projects, contribute to business planning and develop innovative solutions to complex operational challenges., Key responsibilities include:o Supporting the operational delivery and performance of the Anaesthesia serviceo Leading quality improvement initiatives and service development projectso Managing and developing staff within the specialtyo Using performance data to drive improvement and support decision-makingo Contributing to financial management, workforce planning and governance activitieso Working collaboratively with clinical and managerial colleagues across the Trust

This role would suit an experienced healthcare manager with strong organisational skills, a collaborative leadership style and a passion for service improvement. You will be comfortable working with data, managing competing priorities and building productive relationships with clinical and corporate colleagues.

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.

We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!

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