Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within specialist medicine management team for a permanent Operations Manager to join the team at University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS).
The Specialist Medicine care group covers a variety of services including Endoscopy, Dermatology, Hepatology and Managed Care. You would be joining a strong care group management team including a Care Group Manager, Matrons and Associate Operations Manager.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
In this role you will ensure the effective day to day running of the Care Group, escalating to the Care Group Manager as required.- To review and audit service delivery and identify opportunities for further modernisation/rationalisation.- Take an active role in the shaping and leading of the strategic direction of the Care Group.- Managing the delivery of internal and external targets for specialist areas and the general Care Group.- A key requirement for success will be the ability to work with and motivate the clinical teams.- To deputise for the Care Group manager as required.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:
Were looking for a highly motivated individual to provide support to the Specialist Medicine Care Group. We are looking for someone with proven communication and negotiating skills with the ability to solve problems and provide proactive solutions. You will demonstrate interpersonal skills with the ability to work well under pressure and meet the challenges of working to deadlines.
Youll work closely with your Care Group Manager, Care Group Clinical Lead Matrons to help drive services forward.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
In this role you will ensure the effective day to day running of the Care Group, escalating to the Care Group Manager as required.- To review and audit service delivery and identify opportunities for further modernisation/rationalisation.- Take an active role in the shaping and leading of the strategic direction of the Care Group.- Managing the delivery of internal and external targets for specialist areas and the general Care Group.- A key requirement for success will be the ability to work with and motivate the clinical teams.- To deputise for the Care Group manager as required.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:
Were looking for a highly motivated individual to provide support to the Specialist Medicine Care Group. We are looking for someone with proven communication and negotiating skills with the ability to solve problems and provide proactive solutions. You will demonstrate interpersonal skills with the ability to work well under pressure and meet the challenges of working to deadlines.
Youll work closely with your Care Group Manager, Care Group Clinical Lead Matrons to help drive services forward.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree/equivalent professional qualification/equivalent experience
- Project Management qualification / further training or demonstrates substantial level of project delivery experience
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Leadership training
- Management training
- Training and experience to Masters' or equivalent level/post graduate level study
- Consolidated experience to demonstrate capability and capacity for management of health services at a senior level
- Demonstrable staff and resource management experience across a range of a variety of issues
- Able to facilitate and implement policy, guidelines and projects from initiation to completion
- Demonstrates experience of managing challenging problems by developing practical workable solutions to address them
Desirable
- Previous proven experience in a healthcare setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree/equivalent professional qualification/equivalent experience
- Project Management qualification / further training or demonstrates substantial level of project delivery experience
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Leadership training
- Management training
- Training and experience to Masters' or equivalent level/post graduate level study
- Consolidated experience to demonstrate capability and capacity for management of health services at a senior level
- Demonstrable staff and resource management experience across a range of a variety of issues
- Able to facilitate and implement policy, guidelines and projects from initiation to completion
- Demonstrates experience of managing challenging problems by developing practical workable solutions to address them
Desirable
- Previous proven experience in a healthcare setting
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).
