general manager Maidstone, England
Job description
The Emergency Department at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells is consistently one of the best performing in the country and we are looking for a high calibre leader to join the team as General Manger. The successful candidate must be a motivated professional with a track record of consistently delivering high quality patient focused care. Both sites Emergency Departments are co-located with Urgent Treatment Centres and developing these is an important part of our clinical strategy. This role will work closely with the Clinical Director and Lead Matron for Emergency Medicine to deliver the departments’ operational, strategic & quality agenda and includes the management of the ED administrative operational team.
To enable us to have the benefit of the most diverse range of life experience and approaches to health at a senior level in the Trust, we are keen to encourage applications from the widest variety of applicant possible.
To discuss the post further, please contact Rachel Fromow, Divisional PA on 01892 635813.
Strong problem-solving skills, along with the ability to communicate well, build relationships and influence stakeholders both internal and external to the trust are essential to a successful application. Experience of budgetary management, staff management and the ability to meet the peaks and troughs of service demand are a must.
For further information please refer to the job description.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust’s core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients – the first of its kind in the country.
We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
About NHS
CEO: Amanda Pritchard
Revenue: $5 to $25 million (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Government
Website: www.nhs.uk
Year Founded: 1946
