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Head of Service for Theatres, Anaesthetics & Critical Care (TACC) B8C

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Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

16d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You need strong operational management skills, strategic planning experience, a focus on innovation, and the ability to lead high-performing teams in Theatres and Anaesthetics & Critical Care.
  • You will manage Theatres and Anaesthetics & Critical Care services, provide strategic leadership, ensure performance targets are met, and maintain high standards in patient-centered care.

Requirements

  • dynamic and experienced operational manager
  • strategic planning
  • service development
  • driving innovation
  • modernisation
  • high levels of staff and patient satisfaction
  • operational management of Theatres and Anaesthetics & Critical Care Specialist Business Units
  • accountable to the Associate Director of Operations for the Surgical Division
  • leadership to a large portfolio of services within the Division
  • leadership, coordination and operational management alongside the Matron, Clinical Director and Operational/Administrative lead for each specialty
  • implementation of strategic issues and performance targets
  • monitor and manage performance
  • ensuring patient-centered services are of a consistently high standard

Responsibilities

  • The Head of Service is responsible for operational management of Theatres and Anaesthetics & Critical Care Specialist Business Units within the Surgical Division.
  • This post is accountable to the Associate Director of Operations for the Surgical Division, to ensure that the division delivers on Trust key performance objectives for elective and non-elective care.
  • This role is responsible for providing operational leadership to a large portfolio of services within the Division at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.
  • The post will provide strategic direction and leadership to ensure services continue to improve and develop.
  • The role is responsible for the leadership, coordination and operational management of these services alongside the Matron, Clinical Director and Operational/Administrative lead for each specialty, to ensure implementation of strategic issues and performance targets are met within their services.
  • The role also requires the post holder to monitor and manage performance to ensure that patient-centered services are of a consistently high standard.

FAQs

What is the main role of the Head of Service for Theatres, Anaesthetics & Critical Care (TACC)?

The Head of Service is responsible for leading and engaging operational and clinical teams to ensure efficient and effective delivery of high-quality patient-centered services within the Theatres, Anaesthetics, and Critical Care sectors of the Surgical Division.

Who does the Head of Service report to?

The Head of Service is accountable to the Associate Director of Operations for the Surgical Division.

What services will the Head of Service oversee?

The role covers Main Theatres, Day Surgery Unit, Surgical Short Stay Unit, Elective Surgical Unit, Anaesthetics, Pre-operative Assessment, Critical Care, Pain Services, Sterile Services, and the Minimal Access Therapy Training Unit (MATTU).

What are the strategic objectives for this position?

The Head of Service will provide strategic direction and leadership to improve and develop services, ensuring that performance targets and patient-centered service standards are consistently met.

Is the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust expanding its facilities?

Yes, the Trust is currently completing the building of the Cancer and Surgical Innovation Centre, which will provide six new operating theatres and new recovery and admission areas.

How does the Trust support professional development for its staff?

The Royal Surrey is committed to supporting professional development through comprehensive health and wellbeing programs and significant investments in training and resources.

What type of leadership team is present within the Surgical Division?

The leadership team includes the Head of Service, Matron, Clinical Director, and Operational/Administrative lead for each specialty, working collaboratively to meet strategic and performance objectives.

What is the overall Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating for the Royal Surrey?

The Royal Surrey has received an overall rating of Outstanding from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

How can interested candidates inquire further about the role?

Candidates can contact Jennie Price, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, via email at jenniferprice@nhs.net for further details or informal visits regarding the position.

Is there an urgency in submitting applications for this role?

Yes, applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible, as the advert may close early.

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Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

World class care for our community

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1981
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We provide health care services from Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford and adult community healthcare services from Haslemere Hospital and Milford Hospital. Royal Surrey County Hospital provides emergency and general hospital services to a population of more than 330,000 across south west Surrey. It is also home to St Luke’s, our specialist tertiary Cancer Centre, which offers state of the art diagnostic and treatment services to a population of up to 2 million across Surrey, West Sussex, Hampshire and to patients from across the UK and abroad.