Employer: Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Job Title: Business Manager
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 10 October 2025
Job Summary
The Division of Urgent and Emergency Care is seeking a forward-thinking and enthusiastic Business Manager to work closely with the General Manager for Medicine to drive service improvement.
The successful applicant will:
Support the General Manager in ensuring high-quality, efficient, and effective services
Contribute to service strategy development and delivery
Ensure appropriate risk management processes are in place for safe, patient-centred care
Provide solutions and advice to staff in response to pressures affecting throughput
Support delivery of key performance targets in line with local and national agreements
Main Duties of the Job
The Business Manager will be a highly visible individual, responsible for ensuring standards of care, safe utilisation of resources, and effective operations. Responsibilities include:
Building strong relationships with Clinical Leads and Matrons
Line management of administrative staff
Operational delivery for delegated divisional areas
Supporting strategic direction with the GM, Clinical Leads, and Matron
Accountability for service delivery and operational issues, deputising for the GM
Implementing performance and service improvement policies
Managing resources to improve quality and productivity
Leading, motivating, and managing staff to achieve high levels of performance
Meeting national targets, including Clinical Quality Indicators
Promoting a whole-systems and partnership culture across divisional areas
Supporting HR initiatives such as Agenda for Change policies and practices
About Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000 across three main hospital sites and additional services, employing over 7,000 colleagues.
The Trust is guided by The DBTH Way, which builds on its core values of We Care, providing clarity on expected behaviours in daily work.
DBTH supports flexible working arrangements, provided they align with service needs. As an equal opportunities employer, applications are encouraged from all community sectors, including under-represented groups such as individuals with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities.
Benefits include:
Extensive learning opportunities
NHS Pension Scheme
Generous holiday entitlement under NHS Terms & Conditions
Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
NHS car lease and salary sacrifice schemes
Discounts on restaurants, shopping, finance, and travel
Job Description & Responsibilities
Further details are available in the attached job description and person specification. Applicants should carefully review these documents. Successful applicants will be required to present original qualification certificates listed as essential in the specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential:
Education to degree level or equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable:
Master’s degree in a management-related discipline
Knowledge & Experience
Essential:
Practical/theoretical knowledge of financial, HR, and performance management, and project management
Understanding of NHS environment and impact on service provision
Knowledge of strategic and business planning
Substantial senior management experience
Experience managing access targets and multidisciplinary teams
Experience in business planning, service development, and managing acute healthcare services
Proven track record of achieving healthcare targets, partnership working, and proactive performance management
Desirable:
Up-to-date knowledge of NHS reform policy, capacity planning, and Foundation Trust issues
Experience in NHS service development and reconfiguration
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential:
Ability to set clear objectives and support others to achieve them
Coaching and mentoring skills
Commitment to the Trust’s behaviours
Ability to build credibility with clinical and managerial teams
Strong collaboration skills with internal and external partners
High motivation, resilience, and confidence
Strong problem-solving abilities in complex situations
Ability to handle sensitive situations effectively
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) submission will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
Applications are welcome from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship. For details, see the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Note: From 9 April 2025, Band 2 and Band 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Since April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants must also present a criminal record certificate from each country lived in for 12+ months in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (18+) are also subject to this requirement. More guidance: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
How to Apply
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