Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative individual to join the Surgical Division as Assistant Service Manager. If you have a dedication to provide the best service for patients and have excellent interpersonal skills, then this post will be of interest to you!
The post holder will be involved in all aspects of service performance management and development, and a key member of the team deputising for the Service Manager across a range of duties. The post holder will also participate in the bronze rota gaining valuable operational skills across the wider division and hospital.
This is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to lead, motivate and influence individuals both within and external to the organisation, have excellent communication and analytical skills and be able to juggle the competing demands of the role whilst supporting the Care Unit Management Team within the Trust.
You must be able to deal with confidential issues in a professional manner and be able to work under pressure. You will need to have experience working in a similar role within a busy department /division in a healthcare setting with operational experience of managing services.
About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, which is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by the queen in 1985 and since then it has continued to expand and modernise, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter for more:@hrcrhft @royalhospital @WellbeingCRH
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent), or equivalent experience
- Recognised management qualification at certificate level or equivalent (or willing to work towards one
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing staff
- Experience of change management
- Experience of working as part of a multi-professional team
- Experience of budget management
- Experience in an NHS management role
- In depth experience of Waiting list management and targets
Desirable
- Previous experience of hospital IT systems
- Experience of medical staff management issues
- Experience of service planning process
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills
- An ability to influence at all levels
- Negotiation skills
- An ability to manage and deliver on targets
- Familiar with work-based computer packages
- Understand & explain diverse concepts
- Good presentation skills and report writing skills
Desirable
- Skills in data analysis
- Previous experience of using service improvement tools
- Patient confidentiality issues
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional appearance
- Professional manner
- Confidence
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent), or equivalent experience
- Recognised management qualification at certificate level or equivalent (or willing to work towards one
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing staff
- Experience of change management
- Experience of working as part of a multi-professional team
- Experience of budget management
- Experience in an NHS management role
- In depth experience of Waiting list management and targets
Desirable
- Previous experience of hospital IT systems
- Experience of medical staff management issues
- Experience of service planning process
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills
- An ability to influence at all levels
- Negotiation skills
- An ability to manage and deliver on targets
- Familiar with work-based computer packages
- Understand & explain diverse concepts
- Good presentation skills and report writing skills
Desirable
- Skills in data analysis
- Previous experience of using service improvement tools
- Patient confidentiality issues
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional appearance
- Professional manner
- Confidence
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
