Be part of something amazing

With over 23,500 staff working across 5 of the UK’s best known hospitals as well as
providing services in the community, we have a long tradition of clinical and scientific
achievement, bringing together world class clinical services, teaching and research.
We also have one of the National Institute for Health Research’s biomedical
research centres.
Our values drive everything that we do, developed in close collaboration with staff to
provide our patients with exceptional care every day.
 Put patients first
 Take pride in what we do
 Respect others
 Strive to be the best
 Act with Integrity
Our strategy is central to achieving our vision which is to advance health and
wellbeing as a local, national and international leader in clinical care, education and
research. Our three strategic priorities are:
 Patients
 People
 Partnerships
Established in 2015, our Management Training Scheme offers the chance to develop
professional and leadership skills through a combination of practical experience and
a post graduate qualification.
What will you experience?
You will undertake two distinct placements over two years – one will be an
operational role ensuring services are managed and delivered in the best possible
way for our patients, and the other will be a placement focusing on quality and
service improvements, or longer-term plans and projects. This means you will gain
exposure across the Trust, from Theatres and Anaesthetics through to our Major
Projects Office.
As well as stretch and senior exposure, you will be exposed to a wide range of work,
touching on all elements of general management. This will encompass practical
experience in:
 Organisational strategy
 Service improvement
 Change management
 Project management
 Financial management
 HR management
 Healthcare policy
Each placement will provide different challenges and varied stakeholders. Everything
you do will have a focus on delivering the best, high quality care for our patients. If
you wish to make a significant contribution and, at the same time, develop a range of
management and leadership skills then we want to hear from you.
This is a two year programme which includes studying towards a Level 7 Senior
Leader Apprenticeship. With hard work and commitment, you will complete the
scheme and be in a position to apply for roles at a more senior level with greater
complexity, where you could earn an annual salary of around £47,000. As well as
Service Manager positions, recent Alumni roles include Strategy Analyst, Project
Manager and Programme Manager.
Who is the scheme for?
Put simply, we are seeking NHS Leaders of the future. For this, you’ll be expected to
be ambitious, motivated and have a drive to succeed. We welcome trainees from a
broad range of backgrounds. We are delighted to welcome internal applicants from
the Guy’s & St Thomas’ family, candidates from the wider NHS, and those whom
have never previously worked in health and social care.
In addition to the requirements set out in the person specification below, we are
looking for candidates with a hunger to improve services and a commitment to the
NHS. In contrast to other fast-track programmes, trainees do not require a degree,
but they require a Level 2 English and Maths in order to complete the educational
component.
How will I be supported?
 Frequent contact with your line manager to ensure you’re both challenged and
supported in your role.
 Study Skills support through our Education provider.
 Mentoring from a Trust senior leader.
 Buddying from a Trainee from the previous Management Training Scheme
cohort.
 Action Learning Sets.
 Monthly Leadership Development sessions.
 Access to the Trust’s e-learning suite and broader development offer.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) at Guy’s & St Thomas’
Guy's and St Thomas' is firmly committed to meeting the aim of the NHS constitution
and providing an equally welcoming to people of all backgrounds, cultures,
nationalities and religions. ED&I is front and centre of the Management Training
Scheme, and we were particularly pleased to welcome a cohort in 2022 where over
60% of individuals identified as being from a Black, Asian or Ethnic Minority
background.
We are dedicated to creating a working environment where all staff have equality of
opportunity, are treated with professionalism, dignity and respect and are able to
deliver and develop to the best of their ability without having to face discrimination or
harassment in the workplace. This work is represented in a number of programmes
and initiatives, including:
 Reverse mentoring
 Diverse interview panels
 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion workshops
 Women’s leadership network
 Multicultural staff network
 LGBT+ staff network
 Staff disability and long term health conditions forum
As well as a commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, all Trainees are expected
to be active ambassadors in furthering the GSTT people agenda.
Sustainability at Guy’s & St Thomas’
Our mission is to be at the forefront of delivering sustainable healthcare, not just for
today’s patients but tomorrow’s too, by actively protecting the environment we
depend on.
The overall aims of our sustainability strategy are to:
 Be recognised as a leading NHS acute Trust for sustainability locally, regionally
and nationally
 Make sustainability an explicit aim in our Trust’s core objectives, embed
sustainability into service planning, contractual agreements and business
processes
 Empower all staff to embed sustainability into their day to day work through the
provision of training, facilities and resource
 Work with our partners, suppliers and other key stakeholders to drive shared
sustainability objectives
 Measure, manage and report on the progress we make against our targets
We will focus our environmental sustainability work in areas where we believe we
can make the biggest difference:
 Carbon zero
 Connecting with nature
 Cycle of resources
What is General Management?
Our scheme gives you practical experience of general management and other
leadership roles in the NHS. General management roles vary across organisations,
however the majority will include people management, resource and budget
management, working closely with clinical colleagues and consulting patients and
the public on improving services.
We aim to equip you with the skills and the confidence to be able to make a real
difference to our healthcare services – with the fundamental aim of improving patient
care. The scheme is designed to give you a range of experience so that you can
learn, develop and move into more senior posts following completion.
What will I be doing?
To give a flavour of what you can expect, here is a sample of duties that our
Management Trainees perform. Please note this is not an exhaustive list as every
day – and department – is different:
 Ensuring best-in-class patient care by overseeing smooth operations within the
department, by liaising closely with clinical and administrative staff, as well as the
Works and IT department
 Delegated budget responsibility
 Drafting communication plans
 Contributing to Improvement projects to facilitate better patient care or more
effective use of resource
 Line managing and motivating admin & clerical staff for the department and
performing personal development reviews so everyone can realise their potential
at the Trust.
 Board/committee meetings management (drafting papers, creating agendas and
updating actions).
 Conducting/facilitating daily situation report meetings regarding the previous
day’s performance.
 Leading on the complaints handling procedure of the department. This includes
dealing with the Patient Advice and Liaison Service, formal written complaints,
and clinical negligence claims.
 Daily reporting of performance figures, weekly reporting of admissions figures
and monthly reporting of the department’s prescribing history of particularly
expensive medications.
 Monthly analysis of complaints, compliments and Friends & Family test trends in
the form of a Quality, safety and Risk analysis report, to be presented at monthly
Clinical Governance meetings.
 Facilitating the weekly departmental performance meeting, when the service
manager is on leave.
 Escalating operational issues to different areas of the hospital. This can include
liaising with the service managers of other wards, the site nurse practitioners and
clinicians alike.
 Undertaking various HR processes, such as terminating, extending or making
changing to doctors’ contracts, and organising placements for clinical
attachments.
 Service improvement projects e.g. DrDoctor text messaging service,
improvements to clinic space, patient information and patient experience
feedback, GSTT website pages
 Collating data on a monthly basis and liaising with Finance, clinical lead and
other medical staff to identify trends and patterns in clinical behaviour and ways
to target these for potential cost savings
 Cross cover Deputy Service Manager
What benefits are in place?
 A starting salary of approximately £31,000, to be confirmed on appointment (this
includes London weighting)
 27 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays)
 On the job training and development opportunities
 NHS pension scheme
 Entitlement to competitive financial discounts on a range of products and services
 A wide network of sports and social clubs
What Learning is in place?
During your time with us you will be provided with a range of support and learning
opportunities. These are designed to complement practical skills developed while on
placement, and augment your natural desire to improve patient services and become
a great leader.
You’ll be studying towards a two-year blended learning Postgraduate Diploma in
Leadership & Management with Hult Ashridge – recognised by the Financial Times
as a top 100 Business School. This allows you to combine the knowledge, skills and
behaviours from your placements with theory and cross-sector case studies as part
of a formal qualification, enhancing your performance both on the scheme and in the
future.
Trainees will be required to travel to the Hult Ashridge Estate campus in
Hertfordshire approximately every 8 weeks. Reasonable expenses that you incur in
travelling to the site will be covered by GSTT.
This is an apprenticeship programme fully funded by the apprenticeship levy. That
means there is no financial contribution from you as a trainee. While there is an
option to level up to an MSc in Leadership & Management, please note that this will
need to be funded by individual trainees at a cost of c. £4,000.
Completing the education and training scheme require a two year commitment. The
Diploma is structured in a way that brings learning into the workplace, giving
Trainees the chance to put theory into practice.
Where will I be based?
Your placement could be at any of the following sites:
 Guy’s Hospital
 St Thomas’ Hospital
 Royal Brompton Hospital
 Community Services
There may also be placements available with our partner organisations.
How do I apply?
Submit your application online by Sunday 5 February 2023 (applications close at
midnight).
Applications will be assessed against the selection criteria outlined below.
Successful candidates will subsequently complete the following steps in the process.
At each stage, applicants will be notified if they have progressed to the next stage of
the process.
 Situational Judgement test (February 2023)
 Assessment centre (March 2023)
 In-person interviews (March 2023)
 Virtual presentation (April 2023)
Successful applicants will commence the scheme on Monday 4 September 2023 –
please note this date is non-negotiable.