FAQs
What is the primary responsibility of the Divisional General Manager?
The primary responsibility of the Divisional General Manager is to continually improve the quality of services to patients, redesign services to meet best practice standards, and provide overall direction within the Medicine, Emergency Care, and Children's Division.
What qualities are you looking for in candidates?
We are looking for authentic individuals who lead with compassion, curiosity, and courage, and we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.
What types of professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this role?
We encourage applications from all disciplines, including Nursing, Midwifery, Allied Health Professionals, Health Care Scientists, Operational Management, and other relevant senior experiences and competencies.
How can I contact someone for further details or informal visits about this job?
You can contact Bongi Gbadebo, the Divisional Director of MECCS, at bongi.gbadebo@mbht.nhs.uk or by telephone at 01229870870.
What hospitals and facilities will the Divisional General Manager be overseeing?
The Divisional General Manager will oversee services across Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, and various community healthcare premises.
What does the strategic role of the Divisional General Manager entail?
The strategic role includes developing the division’s strategy, identifying opportunities for clinical innovation and modernization, and ensuring the delivery of all operational performance targets, financial management, bed utilization, and managing waiting lists.
Is there support for flexible working arrangements within this role?
Yes, we support flexible working and will work with you to meet both the organization's needs and yours whenever possible.
What are the key services provided at the main hospitals the Divisional General Manager will oversee?
The main hospitals provide a range of General Hospital services, including full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, planned care such as outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery, as well as local outreach services.
What is the significance of this role in relation to the recent organizational changes?
This role is key to the success of our newly structured organization, focusing on driving continuous improvement in care quality and service delivery within the three large clinical divisions across Morecambe Bay.