Senior Operational Manager - Respiratory

Job summary

The post holder will support the Service Manager and clinical teams by providing day to day operational management. You will undertake planned and unplanned work to drive the service forward, lead on cross county engagement, address operational issues as they arise and to support change. The post holder will ensure services are run in line with Trust values, culture, policies, and procedures. Experience of effective working within teams is essential.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, hardworking, and well motivated individual to join the management team within the Medicine Service Group. As an operational management lead the post holder will actively promote a culture of care which reflects Somerset Foundation Trust's values and leadership behaviours. The post holder will: provide operational managerial support to the Respiratory team; ensure delivery of finance and performance targets; guarantee robust governance arrangements are in place and strategic demands on the services are met.

We are looking for a dynamic and forward thinking person with excellent communication and leadership skills. The post holder will be effective in working closely with clinical and non clinical staff to support and optimise the service by taking a proactive role in continuous service development and improvement. This post is being offered as a Band 7 or a B6 should development be required. This is a position with countywide responsibilities and the successful applicant will be expected to evenly split their time each week between Yeovil District Hospital and Musgrove Park Hospital.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.