RHM-- - Operations And Clinical Services Manager

Operations and Clinical Services Manager

RHM-6-25-137

Regional Hospital Mullingar

Location of Post:

There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy available in Regional Hospital Mullingar.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Operations and Clinical Services Manager from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Informal Enquiries:

Name: Margaret Kelleher

Location: Hospital Manager, Regional Hospital Mullingar

Email: Margaretm.kelleher@hse.ie

HR Point of Contact:

DML is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact:

William Wang

HR Recruitment Officer

HSE Dublin and Midlands

Email:William.wang@hse.ie

Tel: 087 325 1532

Purpose of Post:

The Operations and Clinical Services Manager will have a very hands-on approach to all aspects of the operational function of the hospital and will lead on all activities relevant to this. He/she will support the development of structures within RHM to deliver on the strategic as well as day-to-day operation function within each service and directorate as applicable.

The primary purpose of the Operation and Clinical Services Manager is to provide strong strategic, professional and managerial leadership for all aspects of the health service operation for RHM. The Operations and Clinical Services Manager will focus on planning, developing and implementing RHM operational strategy and monitoring and managing operational performance. The Operations and Clinical Services Manager also had lead responsibility for the Clinical Services including HSCP services in the hospital.

The Operations and Clinical Services Manager will work as part of the hospital executive with professional accountability for the effective and efficient delivery of operational and clinical support services in enablement of Clinical Directorates and broader corporate structures.

The post holder will be accountable for the clinical and operational competence of all staff under their authority.

The scope of the operations function includes:

• Planning and developing operation strategy and hospital service.
• Developing Systems and controls to facilitate monitoring of operational KPIs against pre-defined and agreed local and National Targets. Continuously monitoring of operational performance and developing robust action plans to address areas of under performance
• Day to day management of clinical and operations services within the hospital to ensure effective and efficient service delivery while maintaining the highest levels of safety and quality.

The Operational and Clinical Service Manager will deputise for the Hospital Manager, act for and represent the Hospital Manager in matters pertaining to his/her areas of responsibility as directed and delegate by him/her from time to time.

This role is structured to take account of the demands of a 24/7 operation in collaboration with all members of the Hospital Executive. Therefore, it must have an inbuild flexibility to function as part of the Hospital Executive and provide on out of hours cover on the Senior Management on call rota

Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications and / or Experience:

Candidates must have at the latest date of application: -

Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc

• Significant experience of working at senior management level, within a corporate or service planning or business planning role and / or function within a large scale multi stakeholder environment, as relevant to the role.
• Proven ability in developing and implementing plans at a strategic and operational level.
• A track record of delivering significant change in a complex multi stakeholder environment, as relevant to this role.
• Experience of managing and working collaboratively cross functionally with multiple internal and external stakeholders in pursuing the objectives of the organisation, as relevant to this role.
• A proven ability to develop, manage and deliver effective programmes of work, both through themselves and through others.
• Significant health sector management experience which should include financial and staff management
• Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

Health

A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Character

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Post Specific Requirements

·A relevant qualification, with a minimum of a primary degree, ideally in a healthcare or clinical field. A master’s degree in a healthcare-related area is desirable.