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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Business Unit Manager for Acute Inpatient Services at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.  This role will support the development of strategies that synchronise all functions and activities within these and associated areas.  The individual must have a strong, consistent and effective leadership, enabling high quality patient care whilst keeping within available resources.  They will build and maintain effective close working relationships between departments across the Trust, working closely and effectively with the relevant Clinical Leads and Matrons in continuing to develop core services, ensure clinical governance and improve quality of care, as well as support the exploration of alternative models of service delivery.

Main duties of the job

To provide timely, efficient and effective operational management support for the Clinical Business Unit, which includes management of the surgical hub, assisting the Lead Clinicians, Matrons, Divisional Clinical Nurse Director and Divisional Director as required and ensuring that these services are responsive, innovative and provided to the highest possible standard.

To take forward agreed projects to improve service delivery within the CBU, division and across the Trust as appropriate. To problem solve as required, and develop and implement lasting solutions in conjunction with clinical colleagues. To be a key member of the Divisional Management team, taking full responsibility for actions and for keeping other team members fully informed at all times.

Providing and receiving highly complex, sensitive and contentious information and managing a wide range of complex, highly emotive and sometimes conflicting priorities. 

Working for our organisation

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.