Job summary
Assistant Directorate Manager - Medicine
1 x 33 hours
permanent position

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking individual to join our operational management team within the Directorate of Medicine as an Assistant Directorate Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your operational management career within a large and diverse clinical directorate, supporting a range of inpatient and outpatient services that make a real difference to the people of Tameside and Glossop.

Working closely with clinical, nursing and corporate colleagues, you will support the delivery of high-quality services through operational management, performance improvement, workforce coordination, governance and service transformation. This varied role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem solving, building relationships and working in a fast-paced environment.

We are looking for someone with experience of NHS operational management, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to analyse complex information and manage competing priorities. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, are essential.

In return, you will join a supportive and collaborative management team committed to innovation, continuous improvement and developing our people. This is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your experience, contribute to meaningful service improvements and help shape the future of Medicine services at the trust.

Main duties of the job
The Assistant Directorate Manager (ADM) provides operational and project management support across the Medicine Directorate, working closely with the Directorate Manager and Deputy Directorate Managers to deliver safe, effective and high-quality services.The post holder will play a key role in supporting the operational management of inpatient and outpatient services, ensuring delivery of national and local performance standards, service improvement programmes, workforce management and governance processes.The post holder will work collaboratively with clinical, nursing and corporate colleagues to support service transformation, optimise patient pathways, improve operational performance and contribute to the achievement of the Directorate's strategic objectives.The Assistant Directorate Manager will have responsibility for managing defined workstreams and projects, providing operational leadership where appropriate and deputising for senior managers when required.

About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £47,100 per annum or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience in management, healthcare or business

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of NHS operational management
• Understanding of NHS performance standards and constitutional targets
• Knowledge of outpatient pathways and patient access standards

Desirable

• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management
• Knowledge of medical workforce processes
• Knowledge of service improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of Cancer Waiting Times standards
• Knowledge of Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) pathways
• Knowledge of GIRFT and elective recovery programmes

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working within an NHS operational management environment
• Experience of analysing and interpreting performance data
• Experience of producing reports and presentations for senior managers
• Experience of managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines
• Experience of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of coordinating meetings, projects or workstreams
• Experience of outpatient performance management

Desirable

• Experience of supporting service improvement or transformation projects
• Experience of supporting business case development
• Experience of supporting with budget monitoring

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name: Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Tameside Hospital, Fountain Street, Ashton under Lyne, OL6 9RW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Deputy Director for Medicine and Urgent Care
chris Lomax
chris.lomax@tgh.nhs.uk
01619224244

Details
Date posted: 29 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 245-ADM5MED-09-26
Job locations: Tameside Hospital, Fountain Street, Ashton under Lyne, OL6 9RW, United Kingdom

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.